By Ngor Deng Matem Finance leaders from across Africa are gathering in Nairobi, Kenya for the African Development Bank Group’s 2024 Annual Meetings. The 5-day conference, running from May 27 to 31, 2024, marks the 59th Annual Assembly of the African Development Bank and the 50th meeting of the[Read More…]
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Gola vows to recover stolen Network equipment
By Bida Elly David Chief administrator of Greater Pibor Administrative Area, Gola Boyoi, has strongly condemned the recent attack on transporters delivering network equipment to the region. The attack left at least one person dead and several others wounded. In a statement seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper,[Read More…]
SPLM leaders urge Kiir to address land-grabbing
By Kidega Livingstone Top leadership of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) from the Equatoria region has urged President Salva Kiir Mayardit to address the rampant issue of land grabbing in the region. The SPLM leaders, who are at the core of the ruling party, acknowledged that land grabbing,[Read More…]
Jadalla forms committees to investigate loopholes
By Charles K. Mark Central Equatoria State Governor Augustino Jadalla Wani Kamilo has formed committees to investigate and address irregularities within state institutions. In Gubernatorial Order No. 01/2024, Governor Jadalla formed a State Committee to scrutinize the financial records, approved budgets, revenue collections, and investments across various state departments.[Read More…]
Central Bank launches Wau branch construction
By William Madouk Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr. James Alic Garang, has inaugurated the construction of the BoSS branch office in Wau town, Western Bahr el Ghazal state. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, Governor Alic said the construction of the branch office marks[Read More…]
One dead, several injured in Pibor attack
By Bida Elly David An attack on a convoy carrying communication equipment has left one person dead, and others assaulted in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA). The attack reportedly occurred on May 23, 2024, when a company called Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF), contracted by the National[Read More…]
Kiir accepts Greater Equatoria endorsement
By Kidega Livingstone President Salva Kiir Mayardit has accepted his endorsement by Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party, Greater Equatoria chapter as the sole party flag bearer for the December 2024 general election. Addressing the gathering on Saturday at Dr. John Garang Mausoleum, Kiir, said his endorsement reflects the[Read More…]
Kiir directs economic taskforce to address crisis
By Kidega Livingstone President Salva Kiir Mayardit has instructed government institutions and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party’s economic task force to focus on improving the country’s economy. Kiir gave these instructions during the Greater Equatoria SPLM rally, where he was endorsed as the sole party flag bearer[Read More…]
Landmine kills SSPDF soldier
By Hou Akot Hou A South Sudanese People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) soldier lost his life in a landmine explosion in Warguet Payam, Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. The deceased soldier, identified as 40-year-old Mel Tong Lual Lual, was attempting to clear land for farming near a[Read More…]
WARNING: Lack of elections could spark violence-Kiir
By William Madouk South Sudan President Salva Kiir has voiced his stand on conduct of elections, saying absence of the exercise could generate violence in the country. “Some people are saying that if the elections are left to go ahead, a lot of people will die, and South Sudanese[Read More…]
World Bank donates $100 Million to boost education sector
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Minister of General Education and Instruction, Awut Deng Acuil, confirmed on Friday that the Ministry has received a $100 million donation from the World Bank. Dr. Jacob Korok Majiu, Deputy Minister of Information, told the media after the Council of Ministers meeting. He said the[Read More…]
Cabinet eyes Juba-Riyadh cooperation deal
By William Madouk The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Ruben Madol, presented a memo on the general cooperation agreement between South Sudan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia before the cabinet on Friday. The deal signed on January 24, 2022, would offer a chance for the Gulf country[Read More…]
A call for free speech, responsible social media use
By Ijoo Bosco A two-day stakeholders’ forum in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State concluded with a call to respect fundamental rights of free expression, association, and peaceful assembly. These rights are crucial for a democratic South Sudan. Eastern Equatoria State Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Angelo Geri William in[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria condemns Magwi attack, urges calm
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State government strongly condemned the recent attack in Magwi County by suspected National Salvation Front (NAS) rebels. The clash with South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) left three people dead. State Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Angelo Geri urged Magwi County youth not[Read More…]
Bakosoro urges youth to support general elections
By Kidega Livingstone Minister of Presidential Affairs, Joseph Bangasi Bakosoro has called on youth to support the push for general elections at the end of the Transitional Period. The government maintains its confidence in holding elections in December 2024, despite concerns from the international community and peace stakeholders urging[Read More…]
National Youth Convention underway in Juba
By Kidega Livingstone The 3rd National Youth Union Convention of South Sudan kicked off yesterday in Juba, bringing together youth delegates from across the country to elect their new leadership. The three-day convention, organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, is attended by state-level youth ministers, representatives from[Read More…]
Basketball Team gets funding boost ahead of Olympics
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Basketball National Team received a significant boost in their preparation for the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris after the Cabinet approved a budget of $9 million for the team and their accompanying delegation. Minister of Youths and Sports, Dr. Joseph Geng Akech,[Read More…]
Thirteen more parties gain full registration
By William Madouk Thirteen political parties have gained full registration endorsement from the Political Parties Council (PPC) and are now recognized as eligible to take part in elections. Chairperson of the Political Parties’ Council, James Akol Zakayo, told journalists on Thursday that the number of officially registered political parties[Read More…]
Thunder strike kills 4 in Rumbek
By Yang Ater Yang At least four women were killed, and seven others survived a series of thunder strike in Nyangkot village, Rumbek Central County. The victims include two girls and two adults. The first incident occurred on Wednesday while the other on Thursday. Dut Manak Akuot, the commissioner[Read More…]
US urges dialogue for genuine elections
By No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper United States of America is calling for urgent action to create the conditions necessary for genuine and peaceful elections scheduled for December this year. This message was delivered by a senior U.S. delegation that visited Juba from May 21-24. The delegation, which included,[Read More…]