By Yiep Joseph Schools are warned against demanding fees in US dollars (USD). Central Equatoria State Minister of General Education, Cirisio Zakaria Lado, has issued the warning while handover sports materials donated by JICA. Minister Lado urged the public to report any schools violating the directive, saying that all school[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Protest over dismissal of officials
By Philip Buda Ladu and William Maduok Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO), a key partner in the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU), has protested what it described as the “unilateral” dismissal of two of its senior officials in government. President Salva Kiir Mayardit announced a series[Read More…]
Some people are more South Sudanese than others in this country
By the time I became fit to join the liberation struggle, it was already 2005. I was initiated into adulthood a year before and while preparing for the bush, the CPA was signed. It was biologically impossible for me to join the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) before reaching adulthood.[Read More…]
Knowing what we want in life
By Ustaz Mark Bang Oftentimes, we are unaware of what we want. Many of us go through life without having a clear end goal. Or we know what we desire but fail to see the appropriate path to take. But when we finally know what we long for, the next[Read More…]
How to resolve cattle camp ownership disputes in Lakes State
By John Mangar Reechdit Ongoing crisis over cattle camp ownership in Lakes State, between Amothnhom and Panyuon, also between Pantiir and Panawol, highlights a pressing issue. These disputes threaten to exacerbate insecurity in the state. If left unaddressed, they could revert Lakes State to the previous cycle of violence. Dear[Read More…]
Nation Talks
As elections draw near, citizens are yearning for peace. They must be protected from all forms of atrocities, and instilling fear among the populace without tangible action makes little sense. Let’s start by addressing those who defect from the government to join the opposition; forming rebel groups is not a[Read More…]
South Sudan Freight Forwarders unveil ambitious plan
By William Madouk South Sudan Freight Forwarder Association unveiled a comprehensive plan to modernize the institution. Newly elected President of the body, Deng Daniel Ayuen who unveiled the plan emphasized professionalism and technology adoption. Speaking at inauguration on Saturday, Deng stressed that as the world navigates difficulties marked by technological[Read More…]
World Bank donate $7M flood relief
By William Madouk World Bank has allocated $7 million to support flood-affected population in Aweil East and South counties, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State of South Sudan. The funds will be used under Enhance Community Resilient projects. International Rescue Committee (IRC) will be the implementer of the project dubbed ‘Enhancing[Read More…]
Displaced Kajo-Keji residents in dire need
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Over 70 individuals displaced in Jalimo Boma, Kangapo II Payam, Kajo Keji County, Central Equatoria State, are need of assistance. The population was displace following an attack allegedly carried out by forces loyal to the National Salvation Front (NAS), led by Gen. Thomas Cirilo. According to[Read More…]
Army defends commanders
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has refuted allegations against General James Akech Adim of Division 6 and Brigadier General James Nando on fueling conflict in Western Equatoria. SSPDF Spokesman Major-General Lul Ruai Koang told reporters on Monday that the claims are false and that recent[Read More…]
RESHUFFLE
By Staff writer President Salva Kiir has reshuffled Vice President Wani Igga and Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi. In a decree broadcast over South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), President Kiir appointed Benjamin Bol Mel as the new Vice President for the Economic Cluster, succeeding Dr. James Wani Igga. Josephine Lagu has[Read More…]
We are our own problem (3)
When your community member is appointed to hold a constitutional position, he is no longer your own. He is a nationalist serving the nation as a whole. We are always wrong to own constitutional postholders. As we own them, they work in favour of us. As they work in favour[Read More…]
Ways to conquer fear in your life
By Ustaz Mark Bang When you try to ignore your fear, it grows. When you face it, it shrinks. At the beginning of each New Year, many people consider making resolutions to change for the better. Of those who succeed in making resolutions, many fail. But many fail before they[Read More…]
Nuer community call for improved service delivery
By Yiep Joseph At Nuer Cultural Festival held over the weekend, community members called on the government to improve service delivery at the grassroots level. The festival, organized by the Nuer Youth Union (NYU), drew participants from across the country. Held under the theme “Preserving Our Heritage, Advancing Peace, and[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal digs drainage system to reduce flooding
By William Madouk Authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have begun to improve and expand the drainage systems in an effort to mitigate recurring floods in the state. In his remark during the grand launching of the opening of waterways in Aweil, Governor Simon Ober Mawut said the threat[Read More…]
Five women raped in Nagero
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Five women have been raped during clashes between Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) forces and South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) soldiers in Western Equatoria state. Commissioner of Nagero County in Western Equatoria State reports that three other women are critical condition following military[Read More…]
Tumaini adjournment raises concern
By William Madouk United People’s Alliance (UPA) has criticized the repeated pauses in the Tumaini peace talks, accusing the government of indifference to the suffering of the South Sudanese. The talks were adjourned on Thursday at the request of the government delegation to prepare for the extended transitional period launching[Read More…]
Revenue Authority toughens on smuggling, fake receipts
By William Madouk South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has issued a stern warning against smuggling of sensitive goods. According to the Institution, the contentious goods pass through cargo mislabeling and use of fraudulent bank receipts. SSRA Commissioner-General Simon Akuei Deng revealed that prevalence of the practices, are contributing to revenue[Read More…]
Fighting persists in WES
By Yiep Joseph and Kei Emmanuel Clashes have intensified between South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Army In Opposition (SPLA-IO) in Western Equatoria State. Several deaths cases have been registered and many people displaced. According to local authorities, property worth millions of South Sudanese pounds got[Read More…]
Nuer community launches Cultural gala
By Yiep Joseph Nuer community in South Sudan, on Saturday, launched a cultural gala, aimed at showcasing diversity and beauty, across various clans, clubs, and groups, that exist in the country. The event, organized by Nuer Youth Union (NYU) under the theme Preserving Our Heritage, Advancing Peace, and Championing Justice[Read More…]