By William Madouk Political parties under the umbrella of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA), a signatory to the 2018 revitalized peace agreement, have backed South Sudan’s plan to conduct elections in December. Chairperson of SSOA who is also the national minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Josephine Lagu[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Gov’t, traders clash over economic turmoil
By Bida Elly David/ Gladys Fred Kole A heated debate erupted at ongoing Juba Economic Forum between government and national chamber of commerce, industry, and agriculture over inflation. As South Sudanese pound weakening further against the US dollar, exacerbating economic hardships and pushing citizens to the brink, authorities and[Read More…]
Sunday night incident where fire broke out at Giada army barrack ammunition depot is an earlier warning indicator for reorganization and establishment of military installation away from the civil population. Civilians who have settled around Giada military barracks should not wait for somebody to come and inform them but just[Read More…]
The beginning of the end of suffering
In 1998, there was a famine in the then Southern Sudan. The territory was foodless. People used to travel somewhere to fetch food. Other people were living on wild plants. It was a terrible famine ever recorded in the history of famines. It had claimed a thousand, if not a[Read More…]
Unregulated Foreign Movement and Engagement: Threats to South Sudan’s National Security and Sovereignty
By Bek Dhuorjang Chol The situation in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, is becoming increasingly complex due to the influx of foreign nationals engaging in various economic activities. This presence is not limited to commercial ventures but extends into government offices and residential areas, raising significant concerns regarding[Read More…]
Dear history, you never told us the truth
Each day, as we traverse the rough terrains of life, we are saddened and often haunted by the disturbing realities of our day. The stories about a better place we can proudly call home far from where we are and the future we are constantly reminded to believe in, turns out[Read More…]
Lobong makes changes in State gov’t
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State Governor, Louis Lobong Lojore announced several key changes in the state government, on Sunday. In an executive order, Governor Lobong relieved Auxilio Odume Raimondo of his duties as Director General in the Ministry of Information and Communication. The order did not specify the[Read More…]
Inspiring journey of Hoth, a teenager who soars to piloting
By William Madouk Mr. Buay Stephen Hoth Ker overcame hurdles to get a slot at the prestigious Ethiopian Aviation University and graduated as a pilot—a dream that he had been building on since childhood. Born in Khartoum, Sudan, he started his primary schooling at CCK Khartoum. After independence, he[Read More…]
Activists criticizes govt’ for slow action on Human Rights treaties
By Gladys Fred Kole One year after signing four key human rights treaties, South Sudan has yet to take concrete steps to implement them, raising concerns from civil society. Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) says government inactive in implementing the four key human rights treaties signed a year[Read More…]
High prices pinch Rumbek residents
By Yang Ater Yang Residents of Rumbek Town, Lakes State, are grappling with soaring commodity prices, amid runaway inflation across the country. Food and other essential items have become significantly more expensive in Rumbek market causing hardship for residents. This has raised concerns among authorities. Over the weekend, Lakes[Read More…]
SPLM members advocate for unity
By Charles K Mark Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Cadres in Yei River County are preparing for a unity among members. The party cadres consider starting their togetherness by endorsing President Salva Kiir as flag bearer for 2024 December election. During a reflection retreat last week, the SPLM members[Read More…]
Awut vows swift action on teachers’ pay
By Hou Akot Hou Concerned about the plight of teachers in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, National Minister of Education, Awut Deng Achuil vows to address their grievances. The minister’s Thursday visit to Aweil Town follows reports of unpaid salaries for over six months and salary deduction that threatens[Read More…]
IGP warns Nimule officers against extortion
By William Madouk Inspector General of Police (IGP), Gen. Atem Marol Biar, has warned police officers at the Nimule border point against extortion. According to the police press unit, Gen. Marol was accompanied to Nimule by Assistant IGP for Traffic, Assistant IGP for Border Police, Director of Professional and[Read More…]
No clear roadmap for refugees’ voting participation-UN
By Kidega Livingstone UN has remained puzzled and expressed concerns about lack of clear arrangements for the South Sudanese refugees to vote in the December elections. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Nicholas Haysom, said no provision has[Read More…]
EXPLOSION Mystery of Giada nightmare
By William Madouk Over the weekend, an intense fire erupted at an ammunition depot located within the Giada military barracks, causing a deafening explosion. The incident has sparked concerns regarding the safety of residents residing both within and near the area. According to the army, at least eight people[Read More…]
Veterans at the Heart of Nation-Building: Lessons for SPLM and South Sudan from Global Practices
By Bek Dhuorjang Chol Summary This article examines the challenges and opportunities in integrating war veterans and wounded heroes into the national development process of South Sudan. It analyses the gap between the promises made to veterans during the liberation struggle and their actual fulfilment, emphasizing the importance of[Read More…]
The messes of our societies and the possible controls
By Alei Wol-maker The messes of our societies are incomparable to any other indigenous societies around the world. Our multiple tribes in South Sudan left their unique cultures of resolving grievances and turned into a belief in killing each other including infants, oldest age, domestic animals, destroying properties plus[Read More…]
Journey of faith: A pastor’s transformation from a family of witch doctors
By Deng Akoldit Ajuong “In an African example, there was a pastor who was born into a family of witch doctors and was being trained to become a witch doctor himself. During his training, he wore bracelets, believing that his survival depended on them. He also kept various items[Read More…]
Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit
By Anyon Ngoor Gorjok What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the holy spirit which is in you, ye of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore, glorifies God in your body, and in your spirit, which are[Read More…]
Japan-funded Albino Bridge opens for traffic
By Kidega Livingstone Completion of the Albino Bridge that connects Juba’s Kator and Malakia neighbourhoods has brought joy to the residents of the two suburbs. The residents will now maneuver across the areas separated by the Lobulet stream with ease. Constructed of the vital bridge by the Japan International[Read More…]