By Hou Akot Hou and Ijoo Bosco   Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC) is in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state to evaluate the state’s readiness for the upcoming elections. Mr. Abedego Akok arrived in the region on Monday and had already met with government officials. He would also[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has deployed additional peacekeepers and launched urgent patrols to two conflict hotspots. The hotspots including Tombura and some parts of Eastern Equatoria State. The move followed fresh inter-communal violence that caused the deaths of civilians, the abduction of[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   National Police Services (SSNPS) issues a strong warning to drivers in Juba City who do not allow their vehicles to be checked, at night. Police Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper closed-circuit television (CCTV) security cameras has captured several drivers[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   A group of civil society organizations in Western Equatoria State has condemned the ongoing insecurity in the state and demanded urgent measures to curb the situation. In a statement seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the Network for Civil Society Organizations (NeCSOs) in Western[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Eastern Equatoria State government has strongly condemned the recent “heinous attacks” in Kapoeta East County’s Kauto Payam. State Information Minister Elia John Alhaji described the killings and abductions of innocent Toposa women, children, and elders as “anti-peace elements” aiming to destabilize communities. He was speaking to[Read More…]

By Morris ‘Dogga Luwo   Abnormal temperature patterns and varied rainfall across the country are anticipated in the next week. According to the South Sudan Metrological Department, the temperature outlook indicates a departure from normal average conditions, with the southern regions experiencing a decrease in temperatures, except for specific areas[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   South Sudan joins the global community to mark monumental 50th anniversary of Expanded Programme for Immunization (EPI). In a joint statement extended by UNICEF, the milestone highlights the transformative power of vaccines that have decreased child mortality rates globally. They lead to elevated health standards[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Child Rights Civil Society Coalition (CRC), with Save the Children, has sensitized stakeholders on UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and its optional protocol. The 1-day sensitization workshop was attended by civil society organizations (CSOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), members of the Union[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   A law firm representing Kalisto Lado, detained former mayor of Juba City Council, has reported incidents of harassment and intimidation to the East African Court of Justice. The Pan African Law Chambers, LLP, Advocates and Attorneys, on Thursday, April 29, 2024, submitted a complaint letter[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) petition for fair payment of journalists and media workers by employers in the country. In a press statement, UJOSS, an umbrella of professional journalists, raises concern about exploitation of journalists, in the country. It stressed that some of the[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for one year. The Council adopted resolution 2729 (2024) with a vote of 13 in favour, none against, and two abstentions from Russia and China. The resolution, which[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   South Sudan’s December elections, intended to be free, fair, and credible, face uncertainty. Recent online reports claim President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar agreed to a postponement. However, the ruling SPLM party denies this, insisting the 2024 elections remain on schedule. Policy[Read More…]

By Staff Writer   South Sudan United Movement (SSUM), a party signatory to the revitalized peace agreement under the umbrella of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA), has protested the removal of former Jonglei State Governor Denay Jock Chagor. SSUM, in a statement seen by the No. 1 Citizen Daily[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   As South Sudan Women’s Cup third edition ends today in Buluk Training Centre, Yei Super Queens, the reigning champions, will face Tiger United (Kuajok) at 3 PM. This year’s edition had the Nile Eagles of Bor and Bentiu City SC from Bentiu as newcomers to[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Over a thousand people fleeing conflict in Minga Payam of Western Equatoria State (WES) are stranded in Rokon Payam, Central Equatoria State. Relief and Rehabilitation Commission’s acting chairperson in Yambio, Thomas Aringa said civilians vacate Minga due to clashes between government forces and National Salvation Front[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou   Returnees in Northern Bahr el Ghazal are living under severe adversity, a local chief told the state governor. Chief Deng Kuol Garang said returnees in the area lack of water points, food insecurity and limited access to good schools. The area chief reported the deaths[Read More…]

  By Gladys Fred Kole   Darling Wisdom Academy Primary and Secondary Boarding School is being investigated over electrocution to death of one of its students. National Ministry of General Education and Instruction reports investigating the school administration over the death case. Deputy Minister, Martin Tako Moyi told journalists on[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang   Eight people were killed, and 13 others wounded in clashes between two sub-clans of the Gok community in Cueibet County, Lakes State, last Thursday. The dispute stemmed from a prestigious bull named “Makur,” according to Lakes State Police Spokesman Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac. “In 2013,[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Marking of South Sudan Certificates of Secondary Education (CSE) examinations is on progress, and results will be ready in three weeks’ time. According to the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, the marking delayed due to challenges in funding for the exercise. Deputy Minister Martin[Read More…]