By Yiep Joseph Chairlady of the Terekeka County Women’s Association, Asunta Paul, has called on the government and partner organizations to intensify efforts to eradicate gender-based violence, particularly at the grassroots level. Asunta stated that most girls continue to suffer early and forced marriages at the grassroots, stating that[Read More…]
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Governors misappropriate state revenue-Activist alleges
By Yiep Joseph Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has accused state governors and chief administrators of misappropriating and exploiting the minimal state resources for their personal gain Yakani claimed that most taxes intended for services have been embezzled by the leaders, leaving[Read More…]
Army Chief secures release of detained officers
Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Army Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Santino Wol Deng, has secured the release of three army officers detained by the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) in July 2024. The South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) Headquarters in Juba confirmed that the officers were released[Read More…]
South Sudan’s economy on steep decline amid oil export challenges-IMF warns
By Deng Ghai Deng An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Ms. Mame Astou Diouf has concluded a visit to South Sudan, emphasizing the country’s significant macroeconomic difficulties stemming from external conflicts and internal disruptions. The team’s preliminary findings indicate that South Sudan’s economy contracted by nearly[Read More…]
NSS Chief, Warrap state governor relieved
By No.1 Citizen President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday evening relieved three government officials and shifted them to different key positions. Kuol Muor Muor leads the list in the mini reshuffle from being Warrap state governor and is re-assigned to the National Security Services. Meanwhile Director General of the[Read More…]
Police call for cooperation, accurate reporting
By No. 1 Citizen South Sudan Police Services (SSPS) urges media outlets and social media users to practice accuracy in reporting incidences. Deputy Police Spokesperson, SSPS, Maj. Lith Wilson Simon made the call following killing of a muezzin and injuring another individual in machete and knife attack, on Sunday[Read More…]
Akon International Airport construction on progress despite challenges-Contractor
By Yiep Joseph General Manager of Wunkoc Engineering Company, Francis Bok, has dismissed reports that the construction of Akon International Airport in Warrap State has stopped. Wunkoc Engineering Company is a local company contracted by the government to construct the airport. In an interview, Bok stated that work is[Read More…]
I am not against Nairobi Peace talks-Ateny
By John Akoon Former press secretary in the Office of President Ateny Wek Ateny denied having political influence to oppose the Nairobi peace talks. Ateny stated that he does not have influence over any party negotiating with holdout groups in the Nairobi peace talks, adding that all the things[Read More…]
Greening schools project launched in Juba
Kei Emmanuel Duku A nine-month project aimed at strengthening citizens’ capacity in climate policy, legislation, and financing advocacy has been launched in Central and Eastern Equatoria states. The project to a tune of £73,500 will be implemented by African Democracy and Resilience Network in partnership with Christian Aid, targeting[Read More…]
Central Equatoria vows justice for attack on Jonglei Minister
By Deng Ghai Deng Central Equatoria State has pledged to bring to justice those responsible for the recent attack on travelers, including a minister from Jonglei State. The Jonglei State minister of parliamentary affairs, Nyalele John Chuol’s vehicle was ambushed and fired upon while travelling from Juba to Bor[Read More…]
Activist calls for risk assessment, early warning system on Bor-Juba road
By Deng Ghai Deng Intrepid South Sudan, has urged Jonglei State government to assess the risk levels on Bor-Juba Road and establish an early warning system to ensure safety of travelers. Bol Deng Bol, Chairperson of Jonglei Civil Society Network (JCSN) and Executive Director of Intrepid South Sudan, made[Read More…]
Lightning strikes 5 dead, 22 injured in Lakes State
By Deng Ghai Deng At least five people including a 15-year-old child have died and 22 others have been injured after being struck by lightning in Bunagok Payam of Awerial County, Lakes State. The deputy administrator of Bunagok Payam, Martha Aluet Deng, reported that the deceased, all male, were[Read More…]
Parliament to query halted Warrap State secretariat construction
By Yiep Joseph Warrap State Parliament has revealed plans to question the executive branch regarding the sudden halt in the construction of the state secretariat. Following his appointment, Governor Kuol Muor set up his office under a tree, vowing to continue operations in those conditions until proper facilities were[Read More…]
Mysterious creature devours boy in Pigi
By William Madouk A five-year-old boy has been allegedly killed by an unidentified wild animal in flood-ravaged Pigi County, Jonglei State, according to local authorities. Speaking to No.1 Citizen in a phone call interview, Pigi County Commissioner, Suliman Deng Thon expressed serious concerns about the waiting threat posed by[Read More…]
Tumaini Initiative not dead–Makuei
By Philip Buda Ladu National Minister of Information and government spokesman, Michael Makuei Lueth, has dismissed online claims suggesting that the Kenya-led peace negotiations in Nairobi-the Tumaini Initiative is dead. Makuei emphasized that the Tumaini Initiative is a peace process aimed at bringing peace to the people of South[Read More…]
VP Taban campaigns against early, forced marriages
By Yiep Joseph Vice President for Infrastructure, Taban Deng Gai, has called on South Sudanese communities to put an end to early and forced marriages. Speaking at the 40th-day prayers for the late Bior Ajang, highlighted that many young girls continue to suffer from the impact of child marriages.[Read More…]
Warrap records 10 snakebite cases as floods ravages
By Yiep Joseph Authorities in Warrap State are alarmed by a recent registration of ten snakebite cases in the flood-affected Mangar-Ajak village. In an interview, Warrap State Minister of Information and Communication, Wol Mayom, confirmed that a team of seven, including the Minister of Health verified the incidents. “We[Read More…]
Flood victims grieve lack of shelter
By John Akoon Residents of Aweil town in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State are expressing deep concern over lack of shelter for flood victims. Many people who have been displaced, are currently camping along the roadside. In interviews with No. 1 Citizen Newspaper, several residents appealed for urgent assistance from[Read More…]
Kajo Keji County in critical health workers shortage
Kei Emmanuel Duku Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County, David Lisi Christopher, has raised concerns about shortage of health workers in the area, which is hindering access to essential healthcare services. The commissioner noted that the county’s healthcare system has been severely impacted by the 2016 conflict, leading to the destruction[Read More…]
Jonglei Minister survives attack on Juba-Bor highway
By Manas James Okony Minister of Parliamentary Affairs in Jonglei State, Nyalele John Chuol, narrowly escaped an armed ambush while traveling along the Juba-Bor Highway on Sunday evening. Minister Nyalele was en route to Bor for a meeting when her vehicle, displaying government registration, came under fire near Mogiri[Read More…]