By Bida Elly David Chairperson of the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) expresses deep concern over the delays in budget allocation, saying it has emerged as an obstacle to the constitutional-making process. Riang Yer Zuor voiced his concerns during an orientation workshop organized for the newly appointed members of[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Don’t die before your time
Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why should thou die before thy time? Ecclesiates7:17 There is a tragedy waiting for every human being on earth today, and I mean all the 7.2 billion people; some have already become victims of it, and[Read More…]
We live today and die tomorrow. So, live a life worth celebrating
The world is rotational. No one owns the world at all. People come and go. Gentleness comes and leaves. 10 years ago, 11 girls fought over me, but today, unfortunately, not even half a girl looks at me with affection. Yes, that is what life means. When it is your[Read More…]
South Sudan Football Association should reconsider Club names
By Gatkuoth Nangdor Riak Karay In a bid to promote the rich cultural heritage, the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) should review and discuss the names of some football clubs in the Country. It has been noted that certain club names, such as El Merriek, Salam, and El Hillal,[Read More…]
Do good things for others and don’t get tired of doing so
There is always that euphoria and the feeling of happiness when you stand up for someone or a cause. It is what makes us humans. You are nothing if your happiness is centred on making others sad. The world is not black and white and not always what you think[Read More…]
Why Bak should be cautious about economic reforms
By Mamer Abraham The current national minister for finance and the governor of the Bank of South Sudan have taken significant strides to improve the financial sector since their appointment last year. The Treasury Department had been grappling with a major crisis related to the skyrocketing dollar exchange rate[Read More…]
Parents urged to report teenage pregnancies
By Odoch Ben Sylvester Paramount Chief of Magwi County is calling on parents to report any cases of teenage pregnancy to the relevant authorities instead of concealing them. This appeal comes in response to the realization by the chief’s office that several incidents of teenage pregnancy remain unreported, leading[Read More…]
Magwi inter-payam tournament: Eight teams await quarter-finals
By Odoch Ben Sylvester Magwi County inter-Payam tournament for boys has reached a thrilling stage, with eight out of the 16 participating Payams eagerly awaiting the quarter-finals set to kick off on Saturday, January 20th. The first match will feature Pogee taking on Lobone, sparking anticipation among fans and[Read More…]
Commissioner condemns Kajo-Keji ambush
By Charles K Mark Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County in Central Equatoria State condemns an ambush which resulted in the loss of life of a civilian and a soldier, over the weekend. The attack by gunmen on a truck transporting logs in an area close to the border with Uganda’s[Read More…]
Kiir urges Sudanese generals to uphold truce
By William Madouk President Salva Kiir Mayardit urged Sudanese warring parties to honour the cessation of hostilities agreement. He made this call on Saturday after a meeting with the commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Daglo, in Kampala, Uganda. “President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called[Read More…]
Kiir, Museveni to pursue shared regional interest
By Charles K Mark President Salva Kiir Mayardit and his Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, held bilateral discussions on Saturday and deliberated on issues enslaving the region. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala, Uganda, according to a[Read More…]
Call to prioritize national
By Bida Elly David Director General for National and Foreign Languages Centre at the National Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI) stresses the need to incorporate national languages into school curricula as a means of promoting cultural heritage. Speaking during UNESCO organized event on translation of local languages[Read More…]
Pressure piles on gov’t to probe Anyiel Kuac incident
By William Madouk Twic Mayardit community in Juba is calling for an investigation into the Anyiel Kuac incident in Turalei Payam, Twic County. In a statement extended to the No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the community leadership urged the government to bring the culprits to justice. “We call upon[Read More…]
Jonglei youth call for urgent intervention
By Charles K Mark Youth from Bor, Duk, and Twic East Counties of Jonglei State have called for the government’s intervention in the dire situation facing the devastated Duk County. Through a caucus, the youth deliberated on Friday last week on the security situation in the mentioned counties. They[Read More…]
Vegetable scarcity grips Magwi
By Odoch Ben Sylvester An increasing population in Magwi, coupled with climatic changes, has led to a high demand for green vegetables among consumers. However, despite the willingness of customers to purchase these vegetables, scarcity prevails in the market. The head of the green market vendors, Rebecca Otim, spoke[Read More…]
SPLM paints Yei red
By James Innocent and Bida Elly David The Sudanese People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in Central Equatoria State painted Freedom Square in Yei River County red, on Saturday in a mini rally to express their support for President Kiir’s endorsement for the presidency in the upcoming 2024 elections. The SPLM[Read More…]
Sudan suspends membership in IGAD
By William Madouk Sudanese government, amidst the chaos of war, has notified the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) that it is temporarily ceasing its involvement in the East Africa bloc. The foreign ministry, loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, announced this on Saturday. “An official letter to H.E.[Read More…]
Opposition parties demand adequate funding for electoral bodies
By William Madouk Coalition of Opposition Parties (COOP) is calling on the government of national unity to expedite funding key electoral institutions for the conduct of democratic polls. With only 10 months left until the first general election, Dr. Gai Chol Paul, the chairperson of COOP, said peace guarantors[Read More…]
Why enough feels like it is nothing to most people
I really don’t know how you define enough or how you differentiate between feeling poor versus being poor. When you make $500 a month but the person next to you is earning $1,000 more, then you will feel poor, irrespective of the fact that you’re still making a lot of[Read More…]
Is Democracy a Christian form of Government?
By Deng Akoldit Ajuong Election is expected to be conducted at the end of the year. Our Bishops, pastors, priests, clergymen and religious leaders are wondering whether they should encourage their members to vote or not. Here are the tips that may help you to understand whether democracy practice[Read More…]