By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, have arrested Deng Chan, a 65-year-old man, for allegedly spearing his son at Anyuop-jang village. According to police investigator Philip Agany, the incident occurred after the son allegedly set fire to a hut containing the family’s[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
High interest rates hinder agricultural investment
By Yiep Joseph As South Sudan prepares for 3rd Juba Economic Forum, stakeholders have raised concerns about high interest rates on loans, which hinders investment on agriculture. The forum, themed: “Promoting Commercial Agriculture as a Pathway to Economic Stability,” is scheduled to take place from May 13th-15th. It will convene[Read More…]
VP Igga calls for increased agricultural budget
By Yiep Joseph Vice President Dr. James Wani Igga, chair of the Economic Cluster, has urged members of parliament to advocate for a 10% budget allocation for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. He made the call during the launch of the 3rd Edition of the Juba Economic Forum[Read More…]
ADC party leader quits
By Yiep Joseph Dr. Jong Anthony, founder and former chairperson of the Action for Democratic Change (ADC) party, has announced his resignation from politics to continue a career in academia. In a statement released to the media, Dr. Jong, a qualified veterinary doctor, stated his intention to dedicate his time[Read More…]
Tumaini talks adjourn
By William Madouk Government delegation to Tumaini Talks requested a pause in negotiations to allow them to return to Juba to prepare for start of extension transitional period. Speaking to journalists, Martin Elia Lomuro, the government rapporteur, confirmed that Kuol Mayang Juuk, the chair of the government delegation, requested[Read More…]
SSPDF, SPLA-IO clash again
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) continue clashing despite repeated calls from peace monitors for a ceasefire. The latest clash in Western Equatoria state, on Thursday follows other, a week ago. Previous clashes were reportedly over the removal of illegal[Read More…]
Mpox Outbreak in Juba
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Ministry of Health has confirmed the first case of Mpox in South Sudan. A test conducted on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the National Public Health Laboratory in Juba, revealed a positive result. The patient, a 31-year-old male foreign national residing in Kuperi Camp, Luri Payam,[Read More…]
Nation Talks
The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has initiated an assessment of teachers nationwide to enhance their performance. However, maintaining a well-qualified teaching workforce remains challenging due to the government’s inconsistent payment of civil servants over the years. Since gaining independence in 2011, South Sudan’s education system has undergone various[Read More…]
NBG clarifies missing rice scheme assets
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr el Ghazal State government has refuted allegations made by national Ministry of Agriculture officials regarding missing assets from the Aweil Rice Scheme. A delegation, including Deputy Minister of Agriculture Lily Albino Akol, visited the scheme last week with international partners to assess the year’s[Read More…]
Minister urges development of strong institutions, human capital
By William Madouk Finance Minister Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater has stressed the need to prioritize institutional strengthening and human capital development to achieve sustainable development in South Sudan. Speaking during a 2025 UNDP country programme annual review meeting Dr. Dongrin underscored that collaboration is important to build robust institutions and[Read More…]
Juba launches 3rd Edition of Economic Forum
By Yiep Joseph Vice President Dr. James Wani Igga, who oversees the Economic Cluster, on Thursday, officially launched the third edition of the Juba Economic Forum, geared towards promoting commercial agriculture. The forum is expected to bring together experts, entrepreneurs, think tanks, business leaders, academicians, civil society, and policymakers to[Read More…]
GPOC staff demand safety adherence in new airline contract
By Kei Emmanuel Duku National field staff working for Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC), a Chinese oil company in Unity State, have protested the company’s decision to rush into a new contract with Kush Air, a local airline, for aviation services. This decision follows last month’s crash of a[Read More…]
Revitalized Agreement at crossroads
By Philip Buda Ladu Revitalized Peace Agreement (R-ARCSS) is facing significant hurdles that include a lack of political will, a trust deficit among parties, and persistent funding shortages. As elections slated for December 2026, officials warned that progress is far too slow and that the current trajectory jeopardizes the[Read More…]
Tumaini talks progressing
By Manas James Okony Activists in South Sudan express optimism about the potential for a new era in the country, as government delegation and holdout groups continue negotiations at the Kenyan-led Tumaini initiative. Since January 20, 2025, talks resumed and have been ongoing in Nairobi, Kanya, between the Revitalized Transitional[Read More…]
MPs appeal for assistance
By William Madouk Eastern Equatoria State Parliamentary Caucus (EESPC) in National Legislatures Assembly appeals for support to victims of clashes in Aru junction. The caucus described the clashes as an ‘internal invasion’ carried out by cattle herders. “The act of territorial invasion by the Dinka Bor cattle herders and large-scale[Read More…]
No will for further extension–UN
By Philip Buda Ladu As this month marks the beginning of the fourth extension of the Revitalized Peace Agreement, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Nicholas Haysom said there is no more desire for another extension. South Sudan’s latest extended[Read More…]
Begging Must stop-VP Igga
By William Madouk Vice President Dr. James Wani Igga, who also chairs the Economic Cluster, urged citizens to focus on hard work and agricultural development rather than resorting to begging for food. Speaking at the launch of the third edition of the Juba Economic Forum 2025, VP Igga emphasized that[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Ebola is a life-threatening disease that can lead to death within moments, as it causes severe haemorrhaging throughout the body. In light of recent alerts from the National Ministry of Health regarding Ebola cases in neighboring Uganda, South Sudanese must take immediate precautions. Urgent measures must be implemented, including ensuring[Read More…]
Happiness doesn’t make you ignore social problems
By Ustaz Mark Bang There’s a stereotype about people seeking happiness—that all they care about is themselves. They look at the world through rose-colored glasses, and so they refuse to see suffering. If we want to motivate people to care about righting social wrongs, the thinking goes, then we must[Read More…]
Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) should be abolished in South Sudan
By Malek Arol Dhieu It is high time Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) should be abolished countrywide. Since its inception, ALP does not produce competent products. It produces scholars who remain semi-literate for the rest of their lives. They have low level of self-expression, reading, writing and office work, making[Read More…]