When a father becomes the burden, the barricade, his fellow brothers, his close allies, and his relatives, too, become onlookers. However, they become the family’s deadweight. The father to whom the children are born and looked up to has his role have a profound effect on one’s growth and development.[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
From a nobody to somebody
Before birth, your father tries all he can to make sure his children have a bright future. He delays marrying your mother just to have enough resources to marry a girl from a reputable family or a girl whose star is already shining. With a girl from a reputable family,[Read More…]
SSPDF refutes NAS claims on Giada munition fire
By Charles K Mark South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) spokesperson has dismissed statements issued by National Salvation Front (NAS) claiming responsibility for ammunition depot explosion in Giada military barrack. Over the weekend, the nation’s ammunition depot (Armory) in Giada exploded, which caused destruction and left eight people injured,[Read More…]
Queries on oil revenues dominate economic forum
By Bida Elly David Government officials came under pressure at Juba Economic Forum, on the second day, as participants demanded explanation on oil revenues amidst a severe economic crisis. Currently, South Sudan grapples with skyrocketing inflation, as a result of the depreciation of the local currency against the US[Read More…]
Police investigates mysterious Torit death
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in Torit town, Eastern Equatoria State are investigating the death of 50-year-old only identified as Angelo. The deceased body was found near a bridge along Juba-Torit Road on Sunday morning. The cause of death remains unclear. Mustafa Albino, the Torit town mayor, stated that Angelo’s[Read More…]
Poor WASH costs millions, threatens dev’t
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan’s poor Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) situation has a significant economic impact, costing the country an estimated $350 million annually according to a recent joint sector review. This staggering amount represents a combined spending of households on treating diseases that could be prevented[Read More…]
Citizens urged to embrace Agriculture
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Commissioner of Yei River County in Central Equatoria State has called on citizens to embrace agriculture and other income-generating activities to strengthen the country’s economy. Speaking during the second day of the Juba Economic Forum yesterday, Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa emphasized the importance of reducing dependence[Read More…]
Tensions remain high among parties-Monitor
By Charles K Mark Tensions among parties to peace agreement remain high and could result in violence, the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) has expressed. CTSAMVM Chairperson, Maj. Gen. Hailu Gonfa Eddosa, stated during the 39th Board Meeting that the peace monitoring body recorded[Read More…]
Permanent Constitution a must for elections- R-JMEC insist
By Charles K Mark Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) wants government to reconsider implementing pending tasks, before elections. A key prerequisite, that R-JMEC chairperson, Gen. Charles Tai Gutai placed above all others, is the permanent constitution. As the Revitalized Transition Government of National unity marks four years,[Read More…]
SSFA dragged to court over unpaid dues
By Bida Elly David Easy Travels and Tours Limited has taken the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) to court over $126,546 unpaid air tickets dues football clubs and SSFA staff. Th company lawyer, Peter Dau Akolthon revealed No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper in an interview, on Tuesday. He said[Read More…]
Sudan-war threatens oil flow- gov’t
By Kidega Livingstone Transport disruptions of crude oil to Port Sudan, coupled with threats of Red Sea blockade, have significantly impacted South Sudan’s resource envelope. Government spokesperson, Michael Makuei Lueth acknowledged the Sudan war has detrimental effects on South Sudan’s economy, which heavily relies on oil and imported goods.[Read More…]
Education in South Sudan: challenges and a call for reform action
By Bek Dhuorjang Chol Since establishing South Sudan as an independent country in 2011, its education sector has faced intensified challenges. A recent interview conducted by Emmanuel Joseph Akile of Eye Radio with Dr. Kuyok Abuol Kuyok, the undersecretary of the national Ministry of General Education and Instruction, on[Read More…]
Does what goes around really come around?
It is true that what goes around comes around. But there are some instances where what goes around does not really come around. There are many stories to tell about this beautiful phrase “What goes around comes around.” In one of the African countries, a certain soldier had seized power[Read More…]
Backyard farming: A solution to Food-insecurity and Poverty in South Sudan
By Nicholas Lokuya Emmanuel Lemi South Sudan is among the few countries in sub-Saharan Africa with huge potential in agriculture production owning to its absolute and comparative advantage over many countries within our region, in terms of soil infertility, availability of the fresh Nile waters, swamps and good climate[Read More…]
Under the prevailing circumstances, it’s odd, if not absurd for an institution of any setting to hesitate in elections which will determine the future of the nation. South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA), an umbrella of political parties, a signatory to the 2018 revitalized peace agreement, is not extraordinary to sway[Read More…]
Land Policy uncertainty stalls Juba’s development-Gai
By Gladys Fred Kole Vice President for Infrastructure Cluster terms the current land policy as an obstacle hindering investors, affecting the development of Juba City. However, Taban Deng Gai assured that land acquisition won’t be an obstacle in the development of Ramciel, the planned new capital city. Gai stressed[Read More…]
South Sudanese refugee falls prey to thugs
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto A South Sudanese refugee named Duluga Moses fell victim to a group of invisible thugs who plucked out his car’s number plate on Sunday night in Uganda’s Adjumani Town. The thugs then left a note demanding a ransom of UG Shillings 120,000 to return the[Read More…]
Raiders escape with 28 calves, 47 goats
By Ijoo Bosco An area Member of Parliament from Imehejek constituency in Eastern Equatoria State is appealing for the return of 75 livestock stolen by suspected Toposa youth in Arilo Payam. According to Angelo James Ayunyang suspected youth from Kapoeta North County raided the area on Saturday, taking 28[Read More…]
Over 3 million children to get polio vaccine
Kidega Livingstone At least 3.1 million children will be vaccinated nationwide against Polio, a highly infectious and paralyzing disease. National Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization in South Sudan have said that the campaign launched, Tuesday targets children aged 0-59 months. Global Polio Eradication Initiative (Bill and[Read More…]
MPs pledge protective measures on military stores
By William Madouk Specialized Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs at national parliament has promised tough precautionary measures to prevent explosion of ammunitions in the country. This came after Saturday’s night fire outbreak at an ammunition depot Giada military barrack, which left eight people nursing injuries. In a statement[Read More…]