South Sudan should focus on agricultural production to avoid feeding on toxic food imported from outside the country. Last year several tracks were impounded at Nimule Border enroute South Sudan with toxic Maize flour which would have put the lives of citizens at higher risk. Diseases such as cancer and[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Gov’t pledges commitment to digital transformation
By Nakwam Rose Ministry of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services expressed readiness to adhere to Smart Africa Alliance policies. This commitment is deemed essential for unlocking the transformative potential of digital payments and e-commerce in cross-border trade. On Tuesday, Deputy Minister, David Yau Yau officiated the opening of[Read More…]
Gov’t, partners launch five-year youth empowerment strategy
By Yiep Joseph Government and Plan International have jointly launched a five-year strategy for 2025-2030, which prioritizes youth empowerment. The country strategy addresses critical needs in several key areas: inclusive quality education, protection from violence, youth leadership and economic empowerment, and core humanitarian scale-up. This comprehensive strategy aims to[Read More…]
Leprosy patients in Juba receive aid
By Yiep Joseph At least 100 individuals diagnosed with leprosy in Juba County have received assistance from the Korean Civilian Mission. The aid, delivered by the Mission, included non-food charitable items such as clothes, caps, and shoes. Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease (HD) or Hanseniasis, is a chronic[Read More…]
Aweil Community calls for repatriation of stranded returnees
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil Community Association, based in Abyei, is calling for the repatriation of returnees currently stranded in Amiet, Abyei, to their homes. Mr. Tong Kuot Tong, spokesperson for the association in Abyei, stated on Wednesday via phone call that the returnees are too vulnerable to arrange[Read More…]
VP Bol Mel leads South Sudan delegation to peace summit
By Philip Buda Ladu Vice President for the Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, embarked on his first significant regional mission since taking office on Wednesday, departing Juba for Entebbe, Uganda. He is representing President Salva Kiir Mayardit at the Twelfth High-Level Meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of[Read More…]
FIRED
By Staff Writer President Salva Kiir Mayardit has terminated the appointment of Chief Justice Chan Reech Madut. In his place, Justice Dr. Benjamin Bak Deng has been appointed as the new Chief Justice. In a Decree read over the state media-SSBC, Deputy Justice John Gatwech Lul has also been[Read More…]
CES condemns abduction
By Kei Emmanuel Duku and Rose Nakwam Central Equatoria State (CES) has condemned abduction of ten civilians, demanding their immediate and unconditional release. The civilians, including two women, were reportedly abducted by armed militants linked to Gen. Thomas Cirilo Sawaka, leader of the National Salvation Front (NAS). The abductions[Read More…]
What tomorrow holds for today’s youth
Elderly people have an ability to see tomorrow and foretell its beingness, but the unclearness of today blurs their eyes to see and say anything about tomorrow. Even prophets who are known to make prophecies are overwhelmed by such a huge task. Youth themselves are moving like sheep, with their[Read More…]
Juba’s haphazard construction, a time bomb
By Eng. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol Construction Industry in Juba, riskily accommodates experienced laborers but not qualified engineers, including those from other East African countries. A critical investigation reveals most of the concrete structures in Juba are built without soil investigations, survey work, blue print nor designed art work.[Read More…]
If we were born a Stool
I would be loved by everyone. Everyone, when defecating, has a glance at his/her stool, whether during defecation or after it. It is common among people who go for open defecation. A woman to fall in love only counts the number of looks. If you look at a woman twice,[Read More…]
Nation Talks
South Sudan needs better healthcare facilities with qualified personnel across the country in order to prevent dangerous diseases, such as spot disease, which are sometimes survivable by God’s mercy. Malaria has historically been the most lethal disease, killing children and adults across South Sudan within minutes, and remains the leading[Read More…]
UJOSS to train SSPDF, journalists on safety
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) plans a training program to strengthen civil-military relations The initiative will bring together 50 personnel from the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and 30 journalists for joint sessions. This development came after UJOSS representatives met with army[Read More…]
Chief nabs trio red-handed with stolen sheep
By James Innocent A calm dawn of Luparate Boma, Yei River County, was shattered early yesterday, when a vigilant local chief apprehended three men, red-handed butchering a freshly stolen sheep. The trio, allegedly notorious thieves, ran out of luck around 5:00 AM. Bring a stark reality of rising crime,[Read More…]
Heavy rain damages homes in Bor
By Peter Kuol Kuch Police in Jonglei State in Bor have reported several instances of destruction caused by a series of heavy downpours this week. The heavy rains that began on Sunday and continued into Tuesday brought significant damage to houses and fences. Speaking to this publication, Police Spokesperson[Read More…]
South Sudan to experience moderate rainfall in next seven days
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A weekly rainfall forecast released by ICPAC indicates that the Northern, Eastern, and Western parts of South Sudan are expected to experience rainfall anomalies. Meanwhile, some other areas in the country are projected to receive rainfall exceeding the 90th percentile (the highest 10% on record).[Read More…]
Over 20,000 plots for allotment in Lado Payam
By Yiep Joseph Bari community in Lado Payam, Juba County, Central Equatoria State, plans to allot 22,000 plots, aiming to facilitate development in the area. On Tuesday, community leaders, Chiefs, and the Development Association gathered at the Nyamini City Residential Area, marking the official launch of the land allotment[Read More…]
SUMMIT; on regional peace opens in Kampala
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Regional leaders and diplomats from the Great Lakes are convening in Uganda’s capital, Kampala. The primary focus is the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its neighboring countries. South Sudan is represented by Ambassador Monday Semaya K. Kumba, Minister of Foreign[Read More…]
When leaders preach hatred, unity becomes a distant dream
By Matik Kueth South Sudan, a country ripped apart by war and mistrust, continues to bleed from wounds caused not only by bullets, but also by the poisoned tongues of its own leaders. The people look on those in positions of power to guide them rather than just govern them.[Read More…]
Public Health and Sanitation: A growing concern in Juba’s underserved areas
Benjamin Ajuong Machiek Access to clean water, proper waste disposal, safe hygiene practices, and adequate healthcare facilities form the backbone of any community’s well-being. However, in many parts of Juba, particularly in areas like Manatgaan Camp, parts of Hai Referendum, Gudelle, and Cameroon, maintaining public health and sanitation has[Read More…]