By Yiep Joseph   South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Paul Nang Majok, the Chief of Defense Force (CDF) of South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF). Kiir as the president and the commander in chief of the SSPDF utilized the constitutional powers. The decrees read out on the[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   Unity State Health Ministry has denied the alleged suspension of health services in Panyijar County of Unity State, describing it as a false allegation. This comes after alleged reports claiming that the county has suspended all health services over the commissioner’s objection to the appointment[Read More…]

By Nakwam Rose   Some artists fell victim to the 623 suspected gang members who were arrested in a crackdown on criminal elements in Juba city, Artists’ Union has revealed. No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper has learnt that celebrities including a rapper and radio presenter, Lord G, a member of[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) has called on artists to exercise responsibility, cautioning them to refrain from promoting hate speech. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Monday, Executive Director of CPA, Ter Manyang cited a song, trending in a local language that[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan Embassy in Nairobi has promised to settle accumulated salary arrears for both its Kenyan nationals and South Sudanese officials. In a statement, the Embassy objected to an article on a regional newspaper, describing it misleading, regarding a protest by staff of Kenyan nationality[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan Embassy in Nairobi has issued a stern warning to citizens in Kenya, to desist from participating in any demonstrations within the country. This warning follows a circular from the Gen-Z Movement regarding a protest, yesterday, directing parents not to send their children to[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Community leaders from Kajo-Keji County paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Central Equatoria State governor, Lt. Gen. Rabi Emmanuel Mujung, on Friday. During the meeting, the leaders appealed for the governor’s intervention to tackle series of challenges, that the county faces, particularly insecurity.[Read More…]

By Manas James Okony   Constitution-making and Democratic Engagement Consortium (CMDEC) has launched operations to bolster democratic processes in the country. The consortium, declared operational on Friday, is an initiative aimed at fostering participatory democracy. The CMDEC is a coalition of seven civil society and community-based organizations. Its members include,[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Central Equatoria State governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has called on Christians to continue to pray for peace and unity. According to a statement from the governor’s press unit, Rabi made the call on Sunday while addressing congregants at All Saints Cathedral. The governor urged the congregation[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   South Sudan National police services (SSNPS), has denied claims of recruiting and transferring suspected gang members to Nasir County of Upper Nile state. About 600 suspected gang members were arrested by security in ongoing swoop. But social media pundits have stirred public outcry, claiming some of[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   A renown International South Sudanese musician, Kennedy Onge’le Lorya, with a brand DYNAMQ has emerged with a groundbreaking partnership with Citizen Sport club. In release obtained by this outlet, DYBAMQ takes thirty percent shares and official sponsor. The agreement marks a major step in professionalization[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   Jonglei State and Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) have on Thursday resolved a long-standing boundary dispute. In a statement by Jonglei State press unit, leaders from both regions convened in Juba for the Inter-Communal Governance Structures (ICGS) meeting. According to the statement, Jonglei State governor,[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya and Nakwam Rose   Activists raise concern over United States’ decision to deport eight individuals described as “top criminals” to South Sudan. US Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Donald Trump’s administration to send a group of eight immigrants with serious criminal records to South Sudan. However,[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku and Jacob Onuha Nelson   A technical dispute sparked off between Central Equatoria state and South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), this week, over tax collection, in Juba city. The wrangles, first surfaced mildly in May when the state Revenue Authority directed non-governmental organizations and companies within[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   A high-level delegation from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) yesterday assured regional support for South Sudan peace. The IGAD delegation, led by Executive Secretary H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, met with the Vice President, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, who is also the chairperson for the[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   National Communication Authority (NCA) has reported a huge internet usage in the country, rising from twelve to fifteen percent. According to NCA, South Sudan’s ICT landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation, since its inception. Highlighting the move from copper-wired poles and basic telephone exchanges before[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson   Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) interim leadership has suspended eleven officials in Western Bahr El Ghazal state. The suspension letter dated 2nd July, that No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper has seen, was signed by party’s interim chairperson, Stephen Par Koul. “I, Cde. Amb. Stephen[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   A new report has exposed activist, Peter Biar Ajak’s accomplices in the alleged arms purchase for regime change in South Sudan. According to Bloomberg report, Ajak was introduced by a legendary Russian Chess player, Garry Kasparov to an American financier to source weapons for arming[Read More…]