By William Madouk South Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has dismissed claims by Sudanese authorities that 65% of mercenaries fighting alongside Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are from the country. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Amb. Apuk Ayuel Mayen refuted allegations made by Gen. Yasser Al Atta, Assistant[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Don’t kill a thief, but arrest: The path to justice and rehabilitation
By Joseph Kuot Thiik Reech In the realm of law and justice, the distinction between various crimes is paramount. While theft is a serious offense, it is crucial to recognize that a thief, unlike a murderer, should not face the ultimate penalty. This article explores the legal ramifications of[Read More…]
Every successful journey start from scratch
By Ustaz Mark Bang The world is clearly divided on the matter of running – some hate it, others love it. While some would do the harshest of deadlifts to dodge their trainer’s mandate to run on the treadmill, others would rather be running than doing anything else inside the[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Greater Equatoria region is experiencing severe violence due to unresolved issues surrounding cattle keepers in the area. The actions of armed cattle keepers are not representative of a credible nation. The recent incident in Magwi has led to displacement of people and loss of lives, instilling fear in Eastern Equatoria[Read More…]
SPLM calls for unity against external pressure
By Yiep Joseph Secretary General of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Peter Lam Both, has urged ruling parties across Africa to unite and form a stronger collective voice on the international stage. Speaking at the second congress of Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party (PP) in Addis Ababa, Lam expressed that there is[Read More…]
Adhere to conflict-sensitive reporting-UJOSS urges
By William Madouk Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has called for adherence to conflict-sensitive reporting in news coverage. UJOSS’ Secretary-General Majak Daniel Kuany issued a statement expressing concern over increasing criticism directed at journalists and media outlets regarding coverage of conflicts. Kuany acknowledged that constructive criticism is valuable,[Read More…]
NSS disowns summons, arrests suspects
By William Madouk Internal Security Bureau of National Security Service (NSS) has disowned fabricated documents, claiming to summon high-ranking government officials for questioning over corruption. At a press conference yesterday, David John Kumuri, Director of Public Relations for the NSS Internal Bureau said the documents were fake. He stated that[Read More…]
South Sudan launches National Instant Payment System
By Philip Buda Ladu Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has announced launching the country’s first National Instant Payment System (NIPS). The project, in collaboration with AfricaNenda Foundation Company, is a significant step towards modernizing the nation’s financial infrastructure. In a press statement, Central Bank emphasized that NIPS will enable real-time,[Read More…]
Executive failed to mitigate Magwi violence-Oyet
By Kei Emmanuel Duku First Deputy Speaker of Transitional National Legislative Assembly has blamed the executive branch of the government for failing to contain the recent violence in Eastern Equatoria State. The violence resulted in the deaths of more than 30 civilians, burning of houses, and displacement of residents[Read More…]
Cabinet passes Amendment Bill to Strengthen Pensions Fund
By Philip Buda Ladu Council of Ministers has passed Pensions Fund Act 2012 (Amendment Bill, 2025) that would reconstitute the National Pension Scheme board and clearly define its functions and duties. Justice Ruben Madol, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, on Friday, January 31, 2025, presented the amendment bill[Read More…]
Two hospitalized after wildfire torches motorbike
By Ijoo Bosco A 20-year-old Torit based Boda-boda rider and his 70-year-old grandmother are nursing wounds at Torit Civil hospital after wildfire torched their motorbike. The cyclist, Junior Muzungu and his grandmother were caught up in a blaze of wildfire while on their way to a garden. According to authorities,[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria state condemn attack on cattle herders
By Ijoo Bosco & Kei Emmanuel Duku Eastern Equatoria State government condemns attack on cattle herders on Friday in Magwi County that claimed 31 lives and animals. Several homes of the host community were destroyed and hundreds of residents displaced from Nyolo and Ayii during the incident. “The state[Read More…]
Insecurity, main cause of hunger in South Sudan
By William Madouk Chargé d’affaires of the Germany Embassy in South Sudan, attributes the biting hunger situation across the country to persistent insecurity. “But coming to the context of South Sudan again, and again, lessons learned, why are people hungry? This country needs security,” Dr. Björn Niere noted. Dr. Niere[Read More…]
NRC Board assesses humanitarian situation
By William Madouk Ms. Kristin Skogen Lund, a member of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Board of Directors has concluded a visit to South Sudan meant to assess the humanitarian situation amid cuts in aid funding from the United States. Ms. Skogen stated that the decision to visit South Sudan[Read More…]
Unity, Ruweng leaders meet for peace
By Yiep Joseph Hope is rising as Unity State Governor Justice Riek Bim Top lands in Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) on Friday for a peace mission. On his arrival, the Unity State governor was received by Chief Administrator of RAA Tiob De Monyluak, and set to discuss initiatives that will[Read More…]
Four killed, over 100 displaced in Magwi
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Residents of Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria state are living in fear following an attack by armed cattle herders that left at least four people dead, one injured, and over 70 homes burned. Jekery Adong Scovia Johnson, Director of VOICE of South Sudan, a Magwi County[Read More…]
Jadalla messages unity, on Juba tour
By William Madouk Governor of Central Equatoria State, Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has begun his tour of Juba County to assess local challenges and promote peace, stability, and unity. Addressing the crowd, governor Jadalla stated that his purpose of visit has three key objectives, which include assessing the living conditions,[Read More…]
Salary delay haunts Kiir, Nunu
By Yiep Joseph Ongoing delays in salary payments for civil servants and organized forces were a key topic of discussion during a meeting Friday between President Salva Kiir and Jemma Nunu Kumba, Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly. The meeting, held at the presidential palace, addressed several issues,[Read More…]
CLEAN-UP: Remove filthy aircrafts
By Philip Buda Ladu Council of Ministers has directed Minister of Transport to ensure measures are introduced into South Sudan Civil Aviation Sector to vet aircrafts operating in the country for quality. This directive follows a pitiful trend of plane crashes that continue to claim innocent lives since independence. On[Read More…]
Nation Talks
So far, more than five planes have crashed either during landing or takeoff. The issue here is that our government is not taking this matter seriously, leaving the citizens of South Sudan at great risk. Just last year, almost three planes crashed in Unity State. It is by God’s mercy[Read More…]