By Jacob Onuha Nelson One Citizen Network for Democracy (OCND) has urged local authorities, the state government, and national government to intervene to de-escalate conflict in Tonj East, Warrap State that has claimed lives of at least 62 people. Mboringba Elizabeth, the Program Assistant of OCND, called for urgent[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Pneumonia vaccination launched in Yei
By James Innocent National Ministry of Health has launched a pneumonia vaccination campaign in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. As part of awareness, a one-day meeting that brought stakeholders was convened to inform the community about the importance of vaccination. National Ministry of Health officials revealed that this[Read More…]
UN calls for urgent intervention in Tonj East Conflict
By Yiep Joseph United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has urged the national government to intervene and stop the escalating intercommunal violence in Tonj East. According to the statement extended to the media, Guang Cong, UNMISS Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (Political), expressed the need for urgent[Read More…]
Drug shortage hits Pochalla
By Manas James Okony A principal referral facility in Pochalla, Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), is struggling to cope with a surge in patients amid shortage of essential drugs. The spike in cases poses a significant challenge for the healthcare system, as Pochalla Hospital is unable to meet the[Read More…]
Conflict displaces over 165,000 people
By Philip Buda Ladu Over 165,000 people have been forced to flee escalating conflict and rising tensions in South Sudan over the past three months, deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis across the region, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned. The exodus comes as desperately needed aid is dwindling,[Read More…]
Zoonotic Diseases: A growing threat to the people of South Sudan
Diseases like anthrax, brucellosis, rabies, Rift Valley fever, and even Ebola have zoonotic origins and have affected lives across Africa, including here in our own communities. While many factors contribute to this rising danger, a significant and often overlooked issue lies in our own attitudes and practices. The people of[Read More…]
Celebrate World Environment Day on June 5th with Purpose and Action to end plastic pollution
By Garang Garang Adim As June 5th approaches, marking another World Environment Day, I feel compelled to reflect on why this day is more than just a date on the calendar. It is a vital reminder for every individual, community, and government to prioritize our environment and commit to[Read More…]
Nation Talk
South Sudan is under serious international instruments which badly sap the country’s progress in terms of development, and its interconnectedness to the global system. This ideally isolated us and limit the engagement in international trades, investments, and international financial system. Last week the U.S. government extended the national emergency on[Read More…]
Abyei convicts appeal for financial support
By Hou Akot Hou At least four individuals convicted of charges including murder and theft have appealed for financial assistance to help free some of the five convicts whose verdicts have been passed. Mr. Tong Kuot Tong, spokesperson for the Aweil Community in Abyei, revealed this information to on[Read More…]
CES minister encourages peace at Kajo-Keji unity tournament
By Nakwam Rose Central Equatoria State Minister of State Building, Jacob Aligo Lo-Lado, emphasized peace and unity to the youth during opening of Kajo-Keji Unity Tournament (KKUT). Held on Saturday at Rock City Playground, under the theme “Score for Peace and Unity,” the tournament aimed to bring youth together,[Read More…]
Community reiterates calls for repatriation of stranded returnees
By Yiep Joseph Aweil Community in Abyei has reiterated its calls for the state government to expedite the repatriation of over 500 returnees stranded in the Abyei Administrative Area. This appeal comes at a time when returnees are facing severe food shortages, water scarcity, and accommodation challenges. Despite various[Read More…]
Church suspends 20 priests
By Yiep Joseph At least 20 priests from the Internal Province of Episcopal Church of South Sudan in Amadi in Western Equatoria State have been suspended. The Primate of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS), Archbishop Justin Badi Arama, issued an order suspending the 20 priests affiliated with[Read More…]
Authorities warn against illegal logging
By Jacob Onuha Nelson National Minister of Environment and Forestry, Josephine Napwon Cosmas, has issued a stern warning against illegal logging, which has become an environmental risk across the country. Speaking after meeting with Central Equatoria State Acting governor, Paulino Lukudu Obede, Napwon emphasized the urgency of coordinated efforts.[Read More…]
Jonglei launches Pneumonia, Rotavirus Vaccination campaign
By Peter Kuol Kuch The Jonglei State Ministry of Health launched the Pneumonia and Rotavirus Vaccination Campaign in Bor on Monday. Magook Aluong, an official in the EPI department of the Jonglei State Ministry of Health, stated that the vaccine targets children aged 6 to 59 months. “Yes, the[Read More…]
Bor residents flee homes as floodwaters surge
By Peter Kuol Kuch An unspecified number of residents have been displaced following heavy rain in Bor on Friday. According to block leaders, the displacement is due to stagnant rainwater and a lack of adequate drainage pathways. Speaking to this publication, John Makuei, the residential leader in Achuengdier, noted[Read More…]
Judiciary must be independent-Kiir
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday witnessed the swearing in of Dr. Benjamin Baak Deng Bol as Chief Justice and Laku Tranquilo Nyombe as Deputy Chief Justice, taking over the highest judicial office. The oath-taking, at the Presidential Palace, was administered by Supreme Court Justice Dr.[Read More…]
Cleto arrives Juba to assume office
By Yiep Joseph Former Governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State and newly appointed National Minister of Health, Sarah Cleto, has arrived in Juba to assume office despite controversial statements from the fragmented SPLM-IO. Cleto, a senior member of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In Opposition (SPLM-IO) under Dr.[Read More…]
A call for animal welfare and veterinary education reform
Ajuong Machiek Malek The neglect of animal health directly impacts public health, economic productivity, and the environment. Yet, the government and relevant stakeholders have not given this sector the attention and support it desperately needs. My personal journey as a veterinary student at the University of Juba has opened[Read More…]
The menace of Juba’s growing trash problem
By Garang Garang Adim As a resident of Juba, I have come to feel a deep sense of frustration and concern every time I walk through its streets. The sight of trash scattered haphazardly across sidewalks, along the roads, and in public spaces is disheartening. It is a stark[Read More…]
Obstetric Fistula: The silent epidemic haunting women in South Sudan
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In the heart of South Sudan, the cries of women suffering from obstetric fistula echo through communities, their voices often drowned out by the silence of stigma and neglect. This devastating childbirth injury, caused by prolonged and obstructed labour, has become a symbol of the[Read More…]