By Gabriel Patrick Lagu As difficult as it is to accept one’s shortcomings in this generation, for a century of merciless assassins, the blood of the innocent unborn is always being shed as a daily routine. The blood spills lament scrolls of distress and uncertainties. Such a dirty century; where[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Nation Talks
The month of March holds great significance in the lives of Muslims. This year, Eid al Fitr began on March 2, 2025, and continued until March 30, symbolizing Muhammad’s prayers while receiving guidance from God (Allah) and his endurance through suffering and temptation during his earthly life. The 30-day fast[Read More…]
SPLM gains against opposition Party
By Nakwam Rose Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) has suffered yet another blow in Lake State, with three key members from Yirol East County resigning and defecting to the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM). The resignations come at a time when the party is facing a crisis following the[Read More…]
Revenue Authority collects SSP 132.6 billion in March
By Staff Writer South Sudan National Revenue Authority (SSNRA) has announced a record collection of 132.6 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) in non-oil revenue for March 2025. Commissioner General of SSRA, Simon Akuei Deng revealed the significant achievement during the opening of the five-day East African Revenue Authorities Technical Committee[Read More…]
Political tremble hits SPLM-IO camp
By Philip Buda Ladu Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) strips off four senior members, in a state that could best be described as political tantrum. Epitome of the shake-up emanated from rumours linking the four political victims to the opposition party leader, Dr. Riek Machar’s ouster plot. Dr.[Read More…]
Gov’t responds to US visa revocation
By Philip Buda Ladu Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation responded to the United States’ decision to revoke all visas for South Sudanese passport holders, citing a case of misidentification in a recent deportation attempt that triggered the diplomatic row. The U.S. State Department announced the visa revocations on[Read More…]
BANNED: No movement with guns
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has issued a directive banning all soldiers off duty from carrying weapons across the country. Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF Spokesperson, announced the orders from the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), stating that this move is meant to enforce arms[Read More…]
When Common Sense Replaces the Constitution
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot When common sense replaces the constitution, a nation struggles with lawful governance. Besides, a lot of rights are lost, while a loss of one right leads to the loss of hundreds of rights. South Sudanese should be aware of this. he cause of the[Read More…]
Duk road ambush leaves 3 injured
By Manas James Okony Two girls and a woman were injured in a gun attack, and a child went missing following an ambush by armed assailants in Duk County, Jonglei State, on Friday, authorities reported. Duk County Commissioner John Chatim Ruei told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that the victims[Read More…]
Pibor Mobile court tackles 36 cases amid Justice Backlog
By Manas James Okony A mobile court operating in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) has made significant strides in addressing judicial backlogs, passing verdicts on 36 cases since its establishment on March 10, 2024. This initiative marks a pivotal moment for an area that has faced lawlessness and a[Read More…]
Combating Financial crime is crucial-Gov’t
By Staff Writer South Sudan government is intensifying its initiatives to eradicate financial crimes and curtail money laundering as a critical component of its broader economic reform strategy. Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, the Vice President and chair of the Economic Cluster, and Commissioner John Daniel Kipa of the Financial[Read More…]
Gov’t targets fibre optics to boost AI development
By Philip Buda Ladu The government of South Sudan is poised to significantly bolster its digital infrastructure, with plans to initiate the laying of its first-ever fibre optic network by September 2025. This ambitious project, revealed by Telecommunication Undersecretary Lado Wani Kenyi at the conclusion of the Global Artificial Intelligence[Read More…]
Melut bans milk, meat consumption
By Philip Buda Ladu Authorities in Melut County, Upper Nile State, have imposed a temporary ban on the consumption of milk and meat from dead cattle following sudden and mysterious deaths of over 30 animals in Damtum village. The alarming livestock deaths have prompted urgent action from local officials, who[Read More…]
At least 6 dead, dozens injured in Abyei attacks
By Hou Akot Hou At least six people have been killed and dozens others wounded in a series of renewed violence in disputed Abyei Administrative Area. The latest incident occurred on Sunday, April 6th, targeting the areas of Majak-Maan-Nyuar, Dongop, and Lou. This followed an earlier attack on April 4th,[Read More…]
US Revokes South Sudanese Visas
By Yiep Joseph United States of America has issued a drastic order immediately revoking visas for South Sudanese passport holders and will not issue new ones, citing the Country’s failure to repatriate its citizens in a timely manner. “It is time for the Transitional Government of South Sudan to[Read More…]
South Sudan identifies key pillars for AI development
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan has identified three crucial pillars necessary to effectively harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for national development. Dr. Lado Wani Kenyi, Undersecretary for Telecommunication at the National Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, articulated these pillars while attending the Kigali[Read More…]
South Sudan launches safety guide for journalists
By Philip Buda Ladu In a significant step towards safeguarding media professionals, South Sudan media fraternity launched a comprehensive Journalists Safety Guide Manual. The initiative, spearheaded by the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) in collaboration with Advance South Sudan, with support from UNESCO, was unveiled at the Yam[Read More…]
SPLM-IO reiterates call for Machar’s release
By Philip Buda Ladu Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has reiterated a call for immediate released of its chairman, First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny. South Sudan’s main opposition party made the call as the AU Penal of the Wise are Juba to help de-escalate political tensions.[Read More…]
Mayom County MP condemns Abiemnom attack
By Yiep Joseph A Member of Parliament representing Mayom County in Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has condemned the attack in Abiemnom County, Ruweng Administrative Area. On Wednesday, youth from Mayom County in Unity State attacked Abiemnom County of Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) leaving 36 people dead, according to Chol[Read More…]
Gov’t commits to peace
By Yiep Joseph Vice President Taban Deng Gai, Chairperson of the Infrastructure Cluster, has reiterated President Salva Kiir’s commitment to implementing the 2018 peace agreement. VP Gai made the remarks during a meeting with Ethiopia’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Nebil Mahdi, on Friday, according to a statement shared with the[Read More…]