By Charles K Mark   Heavy rainfall on Saturday night caused flash floods in Juba’s lowlands, damaging homes. With some buildings collapsing, Hai Referendum, Gabat, Hai Kuwait, Gurei, Mia Saba, and other lowlands are the most affected. National Police Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin Boulo, told No. 1 Citizen Daily[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Archbishop Dr. Justin Badi Arama of Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) has cautioned South Sudanese against tribal division and urged them to unite. He spoke during his homily while overseeing the consecration of three bishops at the All Saints Cathedral in Juba on Sunday.[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang   United Nation Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Infectious Disease and Public Health Unit in Rumbek conducted a 10-day training for 26 health promoters from various institutions across Lakes State. The program aimed to build capacity in HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness among host communities. Atet Manela,[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang   Lakes State government officials and citizens gathered in Rumbek Freedom Square on Thursday to commemorate the 41st anniversary of SPLA Day, a pivotal day in South Sudan’s history. State Governor Lt. Gen. Rin Tueny Mabor in his keynote address to the crowd, acknowledged the ongoing[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Union of Journalists in South Sudan (UJOSS) has launched a four-day training program on investigative journalism in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State. The training is aimed at empowering journalists to effectively carry out their duties and overcome the challenges they face in the field of investigating[Read More…]

By No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper & UN   United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently completed a three-day workshop for justice actors in Gogrial West County, Warrap state. The workshop was led by the UN Peacekeeping mission’s Rule of Law and Security Institutions Section (RoLSIS), with support from[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   National Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has set a benchmark to fight food insecurity over the derailing economy by reviving national agricultural schemes. On Friday, the vice president for the economic cluster, Dr. James Wani Igga, met with the leadership of the Ministry of[Read More…]

By Dogga Luwo   Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday met with representatives of donor nations to discuss the ongoing efforts to bring peace and stability to South Sudan. The group was led by Lt. Gen. Lazarus Sumbeiywo (Rtd), the Chief Mediator for the Nairobi Talks known as Tumaini Initiative[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   A faith-based organization in Eastern Equatoria State has embarked on civic education on Election for citizens ahead of the anticipated forthcoming December polls. The Justice Peace Commission in the Catholic Dioceses of Torit, through Norwegian Church Aid funding launched election awareness campaign on Wednesday in Himodonge[Read More…]

By William Madouk   President Salva Kiir Mayardit commended the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) for their unwavering commitment, sacrifice, and standing as the bulwark of the nation’s sovereignty. Kiir expressed the sentiment in his statement issued during the 41st anniversary of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA Day),[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Eastern Equatoria State marked International Nurses and Midwifery Day with a call for greater professionalism and passion in the medical field. The theme for the state celebration, held on Wednesday, was “Our Nurses, Our Future Economic Power; Midwives, a Vital Climate Solution.” Dr. Etin Concord, Director[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Nairobi peace parties have unanimously invited National Salvation Front (NAS) leader, Gen. Thomas Cirilo, and SPLM/A-IO Kitgwang leader, Gen. Simon Gatwech, to join Tumaini Initiative. South Sudan government and South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSMOA) yesterday signed a declaration of commitment, a framework of inclusivity to[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Residents living near the Nile River in South Sudan face potential dangers from severe looming flood, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation warned, urging early precautions to be taken. This comes as Uganda prepares to release excess water from Lake Victoria, which has reached[Read More…]

By staff writer   President Salva Kiir on Wednesday convened an urgent Economic Cluster meeting in a bid to address the pressing issue of high inflation and consumer prices. The meeting included the Ministers of Finance, Trade and the Central Bank governor and other heads of financial institutions as the[Read More…]

By William Madouk   South Sudan government and members of South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSOMA) have signed a declaration of commitment. This is a framework of inclusivity to address differences and bolster the peace process. The announcement came after nearly a week of pre-consultation between parties to the Nairobi[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   South Sudan Red Cross has donated soap and other supplies to street children in Torit town, Eastern Equatoria, on Tuesday. Juma Idris Khamis, media coordinator for the Torit branch, said the donation was part of their activities to commemorate International Red Cross Day. “This is not[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Sudanese authorities are in a frantic move to fix ruptured pipelines that transport South Sudan’s crude oil to international markets through Sudan pipeline. According to the Sudanese Sovereign Council press release seen by this outlet, the deputy chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, Malik Agar, was briefed[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   A Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) lawmaker has called for stricter accountability for cabinet ministers who fail to deliver on their promises. Juol Nhomngek, an MP representing Lakes State at the R-TNLA from the SPLM-IO party, criticized ministers for presenting well-documented policies that never[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Residents of Aweil South County, in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, have constructed their own healthcare facility in Panthou to address health issues in the area. On Tuesday, the governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Tong Akeen Ngor, inaugurated the Panthou primary healthcare center (PHCC),[Read More…]

By Staff writer     South Sudan People Defense Forces (SSPDF) command has announced that there will be no official celebration of Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) Day this year. “On behalf of SSPDF command and leadership, I would like to inform my own ranks and file and the public[Read More…]