By Nakwam Rose South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has abolished the manual collection of fees at the Nimule weighbridge in a move to tame corruption. In a circular dated June 9, signed by Simon Akuei Deng, the commissioner general, the ban is effective immediately for the public, transport companies,[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
BUDGET: Finance Minister proposes SSP 5.2 trillion
By Yiep Joseph Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater, has proposed a budget of SSP 5.2 trillion for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. On Wednesday, Dr. Dongrin presented the budget to the Economic Cluster for deliberation. The budget focuses on strengthening agriculture and mining to generate more[Read More…]
Beware of false Doctors in the country
By Benjamin Ajuong Machiek Malek It is time for South Sudan to wake up. Many foreign people are working in our country and pretending to be doctors, engineers, and professionals—but they are not. They do not have real training or certificates. Some never went to school. They learned only[Read More…]
Scores dead in renewed clashes in Fangak
By Manas James Okony Fresh clashes erupted in Fangak County. In early hours of Wednesday morning, leaving scores dead. The clashed involved South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) against Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) and White Army. The violence took place in Jonglei State’s town of New[Read More…]
Bridging the gap: Gov’t, Partners piloting Youth Empowerment Program
By Philip Buda Ladu The government, in partnership with Impact Health Organization has unveiled Youth Volunteer Empowerment Programme. A landmark initiative, dubbed “KUBRI”, meaning “bridge”, launched on Tuesday is implemented with technical support from UNFPA. National Ministry of Youth and Sports spearheads implementation of the program aimed at transforming[Read More…]
South Sudan Council of Churches declares 70 days of prayer
By Jacob Onuha Nelson South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has declared 70 days of prayers starting10th, June to 18th, August, this year. The Council of Churches in collaboration with intercessors for South Sudan (IFSS), Prayer Network for South Sudan (PN4SS) and South Sudan National Renewal in Christ (SSNRC)[Read More…]
Central Equatoria State halts land demarcation over dispute
By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria State (CES) Security Committee has officially suspended all land demarcation activities in Nyamini area, citing ongoing border disputes among communities in Dollo, Jebel Lado, Tijor, and Kuda Lo Dimi, Payams. With effect from this week, the decisive action aims at preventing further conflict[Read More…]
President Kiir warns Bankers against “Kickbacks”
By Philip Buda Ladu and Ngor Deng President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued stern directive to new leadership of Central Bank to address the tendency of “Kickbacks” in the institution. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for Dr. Addis Ababa Othow and his deputy, Samuel Yanga Mikaya, on Wednesday, Kiir[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Disarmament should continue in sensitive conflict areas across South Sudan. This is meant to reduce intercommunal violence or wars that occur heavily and are a result of long periods of endurance, such as economic hardship. Intercommunal violence is facilitated by politicians who hold positions within the government and have the[Read More…]
Activists are freedom fighters in their own way
When South Sudan was part of Sudan, many activists were badly needed to attract the international community to look into what could be done to see the people of Southern Sudan dining at the same table with those in the northern Sudan. This did not happen because of the hostility[Read More…]
Two Passengers Fought in a Bus Because of Bad Road: A Wake-Up Call for the Government
By Benjamin Ajuong Machiek Malek A bus was moving along the rough road from Hai Referendum to Gudele. Because the road was so bad, the bus shook hard, and two passengers were pushed against each other. One of them accidentally kissed the other because of the strong shaking, and[Read More…]
The importance of public participation in combating plastic pollution
By Garang Garang Adim The best way to combat the current plastic pollution situation is through collective efforts and equal participation from members of the public. Plastic pollution has become a pressing environmental challenge, especially in developing countries like South Sudan, where infrastructure and waste management systems are still[Read More…]
Over 100 GBV cases registered in Yei
By James Innocent Gender desk of Yei River County, Central Equatoria State has reported over 100 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) since the beginning of 2025. Dusman Florence, a nurse at Yei Civil Hospital and a staff member at the One Stop Centre for counseling related to GBV, confirmed[Read More…]
Attack on security vehicle along Juba-Yambio highway leaves one dead
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A security vehicle travelling from Yambio to Juba was attacked on Monday at approximately 4:45 PM by an unidentified armed group operating in the Lanya Area of Mundri, Western Equatoria State. Major General Philip Madut, Commissioner of Police for Western Equatoria State, confirmed the incident.[Read More…]
Violence forces MSF to shut Hospital in Ulang
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has closed its hospital in Ulang, Upper Nile State, and withdrew support to 13 primary healthcare facilities in the county. The decision followed a violent incident on April 14, 2025 where armed individuals forced their way into the facility, threatening staff[Read More…]
Speaker vows to support Warrap governor
By Yiep Joseph Speaker of Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) Jemma Nunu Kumba has vowed to support the newly appointed governor of Warrap state. According to the statement extended to the media, the Governor of Warrap State Bol Wek visited the speaker of parliament in order to consult on[Read More…]
Governor promises to speed up NBG university construction
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State governor has pledged to continue construction of Northern Bahr El Ghazal University’s fence. Simon Ober Mawut vows to ensure that the first phase of the wall is completed before moving on to other parts of the University’s infrastructure. According to[Read More…]
Mayom youth call for nonviolent disarmament
By Lieth Nyak Jock Youth leader in Mayom County, Unity State, Tarir Riek Thiep, has urged the national government to conduct a nonviolent disarmament process to prevent atrocities during the exercise. Thiep called on the government to ensure that the disarmament is conducted in accordance with the law. On[Read More…]
Radio Jonglei shuts down over provocative song
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Authorities on Sunday closed down Radio Jonglei 95.9 FM in Bor, over a song that featured content on ongoing intercommunal conflict in the state. In a press release, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the station, Tijwong H. Agweet, explained that the radio was temporarily taken[Read More…]
RECRUITMENT: Can not jeopardize peace deal
By Philip Buda Ladu On going recruitment drive in the country does not jeopardize the implementation of Chapter Two of the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), the army has said. South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), Spokesperson, Major General Lul Ruai Koang clarified[Read More…]