This is going to be the end of my series and equally the end of my Facebook writing for this year as I plan to freeze my online activities next year for some personal reasons until next time and that means not writing weekly like I used to do. This[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Restoring hope: Lasu hosts five-day peace conference
By Dogga Luwo A five-day peace conference and cultural festival has commenced in Lasu Payam, of Yei River County, spearheaded by sons and daughters of the area. The initiative aimed at promoting peace, reconciliation, and enhancing social cohesion among the natives and the surrounding communities, which have been troubled[Read More…]
South Sudan Premier League Derby: Malakia Juba vs Kator FC
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Premier League is gaining momentum after its successful launch. Five games have been played in the first week of the competition, with two matches involving Al-Hilal-Wau and the Nile City of Yambio, and Olympic FC-Renk and Holy Family FC from Rumbek, postponed. Juba[Read More…]
Ruweng to establish cooperative societies
By Yiep Joseph Chief Administrator of the Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA), Tiob De Monyluak, recently inspected the Palath Agriculture Scheme and pledged to establish agricultural cooperative societies to enhance farming activities. During his visit to the Palath Agriculture Scheme in Touch County over the weekend, the Chief Administrator intend to[Read More…]
Activist demands formation of election security
By Yiep Joseph Civil society activist has called on the government and peace monitors to form an election safety and protection team on time in order to gain public trust in the 2026 election. According to the statement extended to the media, Edmund Yaknai, the Executive Director for Community[Read More…]
When eating a fruit, remember who had planted the tree
By Ustaz Mark Bang This lovely ancient proverb from Vietnam reminds us of something we all already know: the importance of feeling deep gratitude for the good people and the good fortune in our lives, no matter how large or small. We are living in uncertain and unsettling times. And[Read More…]
Climate-resilient farming techniques improve food security in Kapoeta North
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Residents of South Sudan’s Kapoeta North County, Eastern Equatoria State, a predominantly pastoral area, is facing severe food insecurity, driven by drought and dwindling rainfall. With crops failing, many are now relying on wild fruits and even animal blood for nourishment. Farmers in the area report[Read More…]
Consortium trains public health changemakers
By Yiep Joseph Right2grow (R2G) Consortium has conducted a two-day workshop that brought at least 30 young change-makers together to deliberate on public awareness techniques to improve nutrition and hygiene in families. While malnutrition persists in the country, the youth engagement was aimed at equipping young people on how[Read More…]
Peaceful Christmas in Bor
By Deng Ghai Deng Christmas in Bor was celebrated peacefully and calmly, with no reports of accidents or violent cases reported on December 24th and 25th. Christians in the area participated in street marches, gathered for church prayers, and spent quality time with their families in homes and hotels, all[Read More…]
Governor Futuyo upgrades Bomas to Payams
By Bosco Bush Western Equatoria State Governor Alfred Futuyo Karaba ratified and elevated the local administrative status of at least 18 bomas from six counties and one administrative area into Payams. This was stated in a State Order No. 33/2024, Futuyo on December 23, for upgrading of the village[Read More…]
Activist calls on Kiir, Machar to apologize to citizens
By Yiep Joseph A civil society activist has urged President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar to publicly apologize to the citizens for the hardships experienced throughout 2024. In an exclusive interview, the Executive Director of the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), Ter Manayang, emphasized that[Read More…]
Oil wealth drives South Sudan’s conflicts-Economist
By Yiep Joseph A senior advisor in the office of the Vice President in charge of the Economic Cluster, Dr. Abraham Maliet Mamer, has attributed ongoing instability to the country’s oil wealth. In an exclusive interview, Dr. Mamer argued that the political elite are engaged in a fierce struggle for[Read More…]
Seven killed in Christmas festival
By Kei Emmanuel Duku and Philip Buda Ladu Despite a generally calm security situation across the Country during the Christmas period, a series of violent incidents, including stabbings, shootings, and suicide were reported by Police. According to a report by South Sudan National Police Service, a total of seven people[Read More…]
The neglected Jonglei crisis: Why the government should consider disarming civilians
By Manas James Okony Greater Jonglei communities have had history of peaceful co-existence despite small scaled on and off raids throughout years of the Struggles that gave birth to South Sudan. Nonetheless, the spirit does not remain the same, as from 2005, following the signing of the comprehensive Peace Agreement[Read More…]
Ruweng residents urged to prioritize peace, agriculture
By Yiep Joseph Chief Administrator of Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) has called on the residents to embrace peace and agriculture. Tiob De Monyluak made the call while addressing a congregation at St. John Parish Church in Jamjang County, during special Christmas prayers, on Wednesday. Tiob urged the residents to embark[Read More…]
Govt urged to double efforts to achieve success in Tumaini Peace
By Yiep Joseph People’s Coalition for Civil Action (PCCA) has called on the government to double efforts in ensuring that the Tumaini Peace Initiative succeeds. The group claimed that the Tumaini talks continues to delay due to the government’s unwillingness. This month the talks between the government delegation and[Read More…]
Unity state graduates over 300 police officers
By Yiep Joseph Unity State government has graduated 381 police officers with the hope of cracking down on crimes to maintaining law and order in the area. According to the state governor’s press unit, the forces who graduated after six-months refresher course, will be deployed to maintain law and[Read More…]
Boost investment to relax oil stress-Economist
By Yiep Joseph As the country witnessed crisis in 2024, a prominent economist suggests government should focus on investment for recovery and relax stress on oil resumption, new year. Dr. Abraham Maliet Mamer, a senior advisor in the office of the vice president in charge of Economic Cluster, in[Read More…]
Brutal murder on Christmas night
By James innocent Christmas turned into a nightmare, as unknown assailant launched mayhem during night celebration killing three people in Yei River County. Betty Tabu, Salume Kevin Betty and Agnes Tabu, met a tragic death on a day, the world was celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Scary pictures, which[Read More…]
Cholera scourge alters Christmas Homily
By Yiep Joseph Threats of Cholera scourge in Juba and other parts of the country, altered Christmas preaching to sensitization on preventing spread of the deadly disease. Talks on Cholera scourge, capitalized Christmas prayers at St. Stephen, in Giada, Juba, as Church leaders laid emphasis on hygiene. Addressing a[Read More…]