By Yiep Joseph   Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agencies urges communities to stop creating more chieftainships. Bol Akoon Akoon cited challenges to limited financial resources to run numerous chieftaincies in the state. The minister made the call during the memorial ceremony of[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior, on Monday discussed on national development and in regional cooperation. In the meeting, Vice President and chair of gender and youth cluster, Nyandeng briefed President Kiir, on the current political and socio-economic situation within[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Gambling cases are alarming in Yei River County, according to Youth Association Chairperson. Gaga Frank Osman said gambling activities in Yei River County drive young people into stealing at night after they run out of money in their pockets. Gaga cited a rising number of young[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) intercepted substandard fuel at Nimule entry point and turned it back to country of origin. According to the Bureau of Standards, this action stressed the continued efforts to clamp down on the influx of non-compliant goods into the[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan’s U-20 Women’s national team secured their spot in the second round of the FIFA U-20 World Cup qualifiers after a resounding 8-0 victory over Djibouti at Juba Stadium over the weekend. Aniet Wek Maduok set the tone early, netting a hat-trick within the[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou   Northern Bahr el Ghazal state governor visited Gakrol payam in Aweil South County on Friday, May 16, the event of the SPLA Anniversary Day to hear first, challenges facing the county. The visit provided Governor Simon Ober Mawut with an opportunity to engage directly with[Read More…]

By James Innocent   One-day meeting aimed at enhancing community-based peace mechanisms was held in Morobo County of Central Equatoria State. Supported by Finn Church Aid (FCA) the meeting brought together over ten representatives from various local peace structures in the county. Participants included members from the Police, religious institutions,[Read More…]

By Staff Writer   A fresh wave of optimism sweeps over Bentiu in Unity State as unique dialogue on youth inclusion in decision-making processes was successfully concluded, last week. This sparks hope for more inclusive governance and decision-making among relevant actors in the state. Organized by the Active Citizen South[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   A recent report by the GCFR on South Sudan’s food security has revealed a staggering estimate of 2.1 million children aged 6 to 59 months suffering from malnutrition between July 2024 and June 2025. The report projects that from April to June 2025, five additional[Read More…]

By No. 1 Citizen and Agencies   Kenyan government has formed a committee headed by pilot Captain Peter Maranga and Fredrick Kabunge from the Ministry of Transport to co-chair an investigation team tasked with reviewing all preliminary accident reports involving Kenyan-registered or -operated aircraft, as submitted by South Sudan and[Read More…]

Manas J. Okony   Celebrations were held in the border town of Pochalla, Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), with key speakers hailing the 42nd SPLA Day as a reminiscence of hope and unity amidst political and security turmoil in parts of the country. The SPLA day is a public holiday[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Appearing publicly for the first time since his removal as Kajo-Keji County Commissioner, Christopher Lisi has urged unity and togetherness to mend the social fabric fractured by over five years of conflict in the county. Lisi, a member of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in[Read More…]

By No. 1 Citizen and Vatican News   Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ambassador Monday Semaya K. Kumba, represented President Salva Kiir Mayardit at the inauguration of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The solemn inaugural mass took place on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in the historic St. Peter’s[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou   A joint peace committee has reviewed blood compensation among two border communities, Dinka Malual of South Sudan and Reizigat of Darfur, Sudan. Dinka Malual Peace Committee secretary, Majok Deng Akuacdit told No.1 Citizen Newspaper that the matter was settled in a meeting on Thursday, last[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Jonglei State government, in collaboration with International Organization for Migration (IOM has laid strategy to mitigate anticipated seasonal floods. In a meeting on Thursday, Jonglei state governor, Dr. Riek Gai Kok and IOM delegation, discussed a comprehensive strategy for protecting lives, property, and livelihoods from[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   President Salva Kiir Mayardit has urged citizens to embrace unity as tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for liberation of the country. The president, on Friday 16th May, delivered a key message to the nation, commemorating 42nd anniversary of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLA/M).[Read More…]