By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s land system is in turmoil, with accusations of corruption and profiteering aimed at traditional chiefs and a dysfunctional land registry. A former Minister of Federal Affairs, Dr. Richard K. Mulla have shed light on the complex issues driving the crisis, which sees land prices[Read More…]
Juba
Juba mourns the death of Professor
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The University of Bahr el Ghazal mourned the passing on of Assistant Professor James Ohure Parisio. According to the information from the family, the 52-year-old lecturer has been battling oesophageal cancer. Juma Ochira Parisio, a relative, confirmed to the No. 1 Citizen Newspaper on Wednesday. “The[Read More…]
Disadvantaged children plea for help as the situation worsens
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Some of the disadvantaged children in Juba City have called for help from the government and the partners as the situation worsens. The kids face challenges like lack of shelter, food, and medication, among others. While they continue to sleep on city streets, little has been[Read More…]
Land grabbing rocks the Jebel Lado Community area as chiefs raise alarm over killings and sexual violence.
By Alan Clement Chiefs of Jebel Lado community in Juba County have raised alarm over what they describe as widespread land grabbing, killings, and sexual violence in their ancestral land. The concerns were raised in parliament during the Assembly’s 13th ordinary sitting on Monday, September 8th, 2025, when member of[Read More…]
Prestige Millers Launches Heba Brand to Empower South Sudan’s Economy
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Sarah AtoJ Nyok, Acting Managing Director of Prestige Millers Limited, announced today the official launch of “Heba,” a new line of South Sudanese-made food products. According to Nyok, the company was founded with a vision “deeply rooted in the heart of South Sudan” and aims to[Read More…]
JEDCO to probes incident that left staffs in critical condition
By Alan Clement The Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) has launched an independent investigation into an incident in which two of its technicians were electrocuted while on duty on Friday, August 29, 2025. According to a company statement released on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the company confirmed that both technicians[Read More…]
Push for economic power, decision-making transform lives in Mangateen
By Lodu William Odiya In a bold effort to uplift grassroots women in Mangateen area of Juba city, women parliamentarians and community leaders are championing household economic empowerment and inclusive decision-making. This initiative, implemented by Active Citizen South Sudan (ACSS) with funding from LM International (Global Office), marks a significant[Read More…]
Family demands release of widow detained in connection with murder
By James Okony The family of Aguet Garang is speaking out against the prolonged detention of their daughter with out trial. The young woman is currently held in Juba Central Prison awaiting trial for alleged involvement in the death of her husband. Aguet is the widow of Maj. Gen. Martin[Read More…]
Residents threaten to sue Gov’t institutions over negligence
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The residents of High Referendum, Gudele and Mia Saba, have initiative plan to sue the Juba City Council, the Ministry of Roads and Bridges, and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry over negligence. In an interview with this outlet on Wednesday, Mario Maker Majok, an advocate[Read More…]
Customers in dilemma as cash crisis faces Momo Centres
By: Chol D. Johnson The MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) customers haveexpressed frustration over insufficient cash to withdraw or deposit. This is as a result of the ongoing liquidity crisis facing the country. Most customers expressed that despite the call to embark on electronic transaction cash withdrawal continue to be challenge[Read More…]
Markaz Al Salam, Partners launch cleaning campaign in Gudele 2
By Lodu William Odiya Embracing peace and unity among the Youth, Markaz Al Salam, an organization operating in Juba in collaboration with the youth union and other partners has launched cleaning campaign in the Gudele Residential Area to improve garbage threat along roadsides. Speaking to this outlet, Vicky Imoyo, project[Read More…]
Police Arrest Three Suspects in Attack on Maj. Gen. Warikoz
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The South Sudan National Police Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. James Monday Enoka, has confirmed the arrest of three suspects linked to last month’s attack on Maj. Gen. Stephen Warikoz at his residence in the Gudele Two area of Juba. On July 3rd, at 7 p.m., six armed[Read More…]
Police Admits transfer of gangs to states, cites inadequate space
By Alan Clement The South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has admitted the transfer of some suspected gangs from Juba to other states, citing inadequate space at detention centres. In the ongoing “crackdown on niggas” operation, police reported over 600; however, the number continues to increase daily as the crackdown[Read More…]
Governor Lobong urges BoSS to purchase gold from locals
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State (EES), Louis Lobong Lojore, has urged the officials in the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) to purchase gold directly from locals. In a statement to the media, the governor made the call during his courtesy visit to the Bank of[Read More…]
Students protest Ugandan military incursion in Kajo-Keji County
By Lodu William Odiya Students at the University of Juba on Wednesday held a protest at the campus, accusing the Ugandan army of crossing into South Sudan and killing five government soldiers in Kajo-Keji County. In a statement obtained by this outlet, student chairperson for the School of Education, Alaboch[Read More…]
Acting city mayor bans nightclubs
By William Madouk Acting Mayor of Juba City Council, Emmanuel Khamis Richard has issued numerous orders suspending all licenses for nightclubs and removing all street vendors in the city. In the orders, after an emergency security meeting on Monday, Khamis, who is also the commissioner of Lainya County, directed the[Read More…]
High Court stays verdict
By Manas James Okony Kator High Court in Juba has issued an order suspending a decision by Malakia County court, ordering South Supreme Airlines to compensate plane crash victims. Family members of eight victims of March 2021, plane crash, that took place at Pieri town in Uror County of Jonglei[Read More…]
Juba Traders lose over 100m SSP in power-cuts
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri Central Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce estimates traders incur losses of over 100 million South Sudanese Pounds (SSP), due to irregular power supply in South Sudan city, Juba. The Chamber of commerce holds power supplier, Juba Electricity Distribution Company Limited [JEDCO], responsible for the loss. Chairperson of Central[Read More…]
VP Igga’s bodyguard kills one, claims own life
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri A brief gunfire, Friday Morning at the residence of Vice President for Economic Cluster, Dr. James Wani Igga that shook Juba’s “Amarat” neighborhood left two bodyguards of VP Igga dead and two others nursing wounds. One disgruntled bodyguard of Dr. Igga reportedly indiscriminately opened fire[Read More…]
Kiir: deployment of Unified Forces ‘soon’
By William Madouk South Sudan President, who is also commander-in-chief of all organized forces, Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit said a long-awaited deployment of Necessary Unified Forces will be sooner than later. President Kiir stated that the deployment of the national unified forces is at the corner adding there would be[Read More…]