By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan faces threats of Mpox disease, spreading from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). DRC has recorded cases of the rare disease in several regions that health experts say it may spread across Africa since sexual transmission was confirmed on the continent last year. Owing to[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Schools close over heatwave
By Kidega Livingstone High heatwave has compelled the government to declare closure of all learning centers in the country, after registering death cases. “The Government has decided to take the following measure: close down all schools with effect from Monday 18th March 2024,” the Ministry of Education and Instruction[Read More…]
One tree makes a forest. Why should one person not make a multitude?
There are trees everywhere but because such trees are individual, they do not make a forest. According to an encyclopedia, a forest is a dense collection of trees covering a relatively large area. A forest does not just pop up one day, it forms itself with time. It begins with[Read More…]
Revisiting our nationalism (Part 1)
By John Simon Yokwe Keri Nationalism and patriotism are both qualities that put national interests and objectives ahead of all other interests. Like a true religious believer, he or she believes in God and God’s existence, and that is the fundamental belief—never change. The person must believe in God’s[Read More…]
Public positions are rotational
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot Public positions should not be either permanent or long-lasting. They should be shareable, like public transport, which keeps passengers boarding one bus after another for as long as the distances and destinations require. When the president then decreed the appointment of the former Vice[Read More…]
SPLM-IO lashes at defectors
By William Madouk Sudan People Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) refuted accusation that the party leadership has lost vision. Former SPLM-IO party members who defected to join the SPLM party claimed, “the entire party and leadership lost vision”. However, the defectors’ connotation in their resignation letter, read by John[Read More…]
SPLM-IO State Secretary refutes defection claim
By Yang Ater Yang SPLM-IO Secretary in Lakes State, Alek Malaak Atem, has refuted claims that she has defected to join the SPLM party. Speaking to the media, she categorically denied the allegations and reaffirmed her commitment to the SPLM-IO. “I want to make it clear that I have[Read More…]
Magwi mortuary construction commences By Ijoo Bosco Magwi Central Boma communities have come together in full force to initiate the construction of a mortuary at the Magwi primary healthcare centre. The work began with the excavation of the foundation, marking the start of a long-awaited project. This development comes in[Read More…]
Prof. Akec bids goodbye
By Kidega Livingstone Former Vice Chancellor of University of Juba, Professor John Akech, officially handed over his position to the new Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Deng Mayom, on Friday. In his remarks, Professor Akech viewed the change as an opportunity to pursue another important role. He said life is[Read More…]
Peace dialogue begins in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Nomads from neighbouring Sudan who live along the border with South Sudan and the Dinka Malual have gathered in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal state for a three-day symposium. The purpose of the gathering is to review past agreements. Participants include chiefs, commissioners, youth,[Read More…]
Wau glows with electricity
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Western Bahr El-Ghazal State capital Wau, is set to get electricity as Trinity Energy Company Limited on March 14, 2024, successfully conducted a test run of the ‘first meter’ powered electricity at the State House. The local authorities expressed their delight and optimism about the[Read More…]
South Sudanese citizens fighting in Sudan, on their own-Gov’t
By Charles K Mark South Sudan government disregards its individual citizens joining fighting Sudan war alongside the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). National information minister, Michael Makuei Lueth told the media on Friday, during press briefing that those who involved in Sudan war are there on their own. Makuei was[Read More…]
Security Council extends UNMISS’ mandate
By William Madouk/Emmanuel Jurugo Ogasto Security Council has extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan by a month. The council on Thursday unanimously supported by the 15-member nation, gave a green light for the extension of the UN peacekeeping mission until 30 April 2024. UNMISS[Read More…]
‘Not shying, we only need legitimate polls’-SPLM-IO
By William Madouk Sudan People Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) rubbished the claim by the SPLM secretary-general that Machar’s party is afraid of the election because their winning chance is dim. Peter Lam Both, the SPLM secretary General on Thursday blasts Dr. Riek Machar’s party for shying away from[Read More…]
Catholic Priest on trial over sodomy
By Charles K Mark South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Ghazal State civil court commences hearing of a case against a missionary priest accused of sexual misconduct with minors. The suspect, belonging to Missionaries of Mary Immaculate congregation of priests, is among three others stationed at Nyamlel Catholic Parish Church[Read More…]
HEATWAVE kills 15, Meningitis on increase-Cabinet
By Charles K Mark At least 15 children have died of high temperatures in the country, council of ministers disclosed. National Minister of Information, Michael Makuei Lueth told the press that, health minister, Yolanda Awel Deng, reported the death cases to the cabinet. Makuei, in a related scenario, reported[Read More…]
Finance Minister relieved
By No. Citizen Daily Newspaper President Salva Kiir Mayardit has relieved the Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Bark Barnaba Chol, from office. In a separate decree, Kiir appointed Eng. Awow Daniel Chuang as the new minister of Finance and Planning, after relieving him from his position as Technical[Read More…]
Bridging divides, building futures: Transforming South Sudan’s labuor policy for youth empowerment
By Bek Dhuorjang Chol Introduction As the youngest country in the world, South Sudan faces a complex and challenging employment landscape. The economy is heavily reliant on oil revenues and marred with political and violent conflict, cases of corruption and mismanagement and a country being held hostage by a[Read More…]
Mangala community urged to protect Hydromet station
By Gladys Fred Kole Mangala Payam community has been urged to protect a new Hydrological Monitoring Station, established in the area. Undersecretary at the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, Peter Mahal made the urge during handover of the hydrological station. The Mangala Hydrological Monitoring Station is one of[Read More…]
Budget cripples health ministry
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan’s ministry of health suffers insufficient funding for Primary healthcare facilities and for equipment in government hospitals. The Transitional National Legislative Assembly passed a budget of over three trillion South Sudanese Pounds for the 2023/2024 fiscal year budget. However, minister of health, Yolanda Awel Deng[Read More…]