The recent directive by the Central Equatoria State Council of Ministers to evict squatters from Juba’s graveyards is a commendable and necessary step towards restoring dignity and respect to these sacred burial grounds. Sites meant for solemn farewells and spiritual reflection have been encroached or repurposed into informal settlements, often[Read More…]
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Editorial
Recently, the Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport and Immigration (DCRNPI), issued a standing order banning officers and Non-Commissioned Officers from processing passports and nationality documents on behalf of citizens. That was on July 22nd, 2025 to be precise. The move was both bold and commendable but the for the[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Tall inflation instability can damage financial development through dropping consumers’ purchasing power. This causes doubt, leading to higher interest rates in life-threatening cases. It also leads to a collapse in Worth of an exchange as it happens in some other nations, which is why the condition in South Sudan is continuing. This comes from the economic strategy[Read More…]
Editorial
It was both extraordinary and encouraging when South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) announced collection 112 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) in non-oil revenue within the first 15 days of July. What stands out even more is the wider context; the SSRA raised a total of 984.4 billion SSP in non-oil[Read More…]
Nation Talks
The issue of unified forces has grown as a big challenge in a way that it virtually stopped every step of the implementation of peace in the country. Yet the joint subcommittees sent by the Joint Defense Body (JDB) to screen the forces in the training centers for their unification[Read More…]
As parliament reopens, officials must respect summons
When key ministers from the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU) (TNLA) fail to respond to parliamentary summons, it is not just a procedural misstep but obstacle to transparency. Such actions undermine and insult the country’s constitution and undermine accountability especially when ministers entrusted with public service refuse to[Read More…]
Nation Talks
South Sudan is in a serious hunger crisis that may cost lives, though tendrils of inflation have already done, the worst is expected as local currency continues to depreciate against the United States dollar. The government needs to settle this situation. What prevails now, gives a clear picture of a[Read More…]
Editorial
The Bank of South Sudan’s recent directive recognizing mobile money as legal tender signifies a progressive and historic policy shift in the country’s financial systems; however, it needs backup policies. While the country continues to grapple with the liquidity crisis, most experts propose electronic payment to reduce dependence on cash.[Read More…]
Editorial
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) were recently praised by residents of Mangala payam, Juba County in Central Equatoria for their humanitarian outreach. They provided clean water and also conducted critical surgeries ranging from hernia repairs to goitre removals. To the residents, these efforts were a remarkable display of compassion[Read More…]
Editorial
The situation unfolding in Magwi County is a direct result of chronic failure in South Sudan’s preparedness for displacement, return, and land use conflicts. After the eviction of cattle herders by the Ugandan government, many are reported to be planning to temporarily settle in Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Over a decade afterwards individuality, South Sudan leftovers in a worrying political limbo – where the promise of peace is constantly undermined by the self-preservation instincts of its leaders. Despite manifold peace arrangements, transitional governments, and regional interferences, the country remains stuck in a cycle of elite rivalries, delayed reforms,[Read More…]
General Aturjuong’s appointment as CDF: Can he reform the SSPDF, end military salary crisis ?
By Deng Chol South Sudan’s armed forces are at a turning point. With the appointment of General Dau Aturjuong as the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), there is cautious hope for long-overdue reform within one of the country’s most troubled[Read More…]
Editorial
The brazen attack on Sunday of Maj. Gen. Stephen Warikozi a decorated scholar and Director for Research and Transformation in South Sudan’s National Police Service is more than a troubling incident. It is a pervasive signal that something is fundamentally amiss regarding public safety in Juba and South Sudan at[Read More…]
Nation Talks
The inflation in the country does not require a delay in paying civil servants’ salaries, the administration must improve the situation to save citizens. Now it’s months since the promises were made to increase civil servants’ salary and pay them on time, but to date, the government has not resolved[Read More…]
Editorial
As the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) sets to reopen on Wednesday, 16th July, there is a need to prioritize budget deliberations rather than political discussions. Although the 550 parliamentarians were drawn from different parties to the 2018 peace agreement, the political focus during the resumption of the business will[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Today marks the 5th year of the birth of No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, a print media house operated by young experienced staff with the vision to be providers of information that fosters growth and development in all aspects of the country. The celebration is not success but acknowledgement of resiliency,[Read More…]
Nation Talks
South Sudan’s economy has been in distress for over a decade now but the way ahead still murky. The institutions overseeing the state of the economy have been trying to fix somethings, but their efforts appeared to be not succeeding in addressing the situation. This is being manifested in the[Read More…]
Nation Talks
High inflation instability can damage economic growth through reducing consumers’ purchasing power. This causes uncertainty, leading to higher interest rates in dangerous cases. It also leads to a breakdown in value of a currency as it happens in some other countries, which, could equally explain the ongoing situation in South Sudan. Stemming from economic policy failure, tall[Read More…]
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The level of criminality in the country is untold. In government institutions, the private sector and individuals, where arresting a criminal is just like a joke. If a criminal is arrested in the morning, the very person will be freed in the afternoon time regardless of whether it’s on charges[Read More…]
Nation Talks
South Sudan, already one of the most difficult countries for women, has in recent years seen some of the highest levels of sexual violence in the world. Even before the civil war officially ended in September 2018, women and girls experienced high levels of gender-based violence (GBV) and had limited ways to address these crimes. Women and Girls face violence[Read More…]