By Bida Elly David   Prices of different commodities have slightly reduced in Juba as the South Sudanese Pound continues to gain value against the United States Dollar. This has led to a drop in prices for essential food items, bringing relief to consumers. As of Thursday, the exchange rate[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Central Equatoria State (CES) government has closed down 10 petrol stations in Juba. The decision, made by the leadership after a thorough assessment, aims to ensure that fuel stations meet the necessary standards and are located in appropriate areas. Mr. Angelo Daya, the State Security[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Central Equatoria State Governor reiterated his call for the Ambororo nomads to vacate the Greater Yei area, as the local population prepares for extensive agricultural activities. Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony issued this directive in security meeting upon his arrival in Yei town. Governor Adil arrived in[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO has commended National Electoral Commission (NEC) for its transparency on funds for electoral process. CEPO’s Executive Director, Edmond Yakani said that transparency is a pillar of accountability. He however, called for a speedy process in disbursing the funds while[Read More…]

By Deng Athian   South Sudan is set to host Monetary Affairs of East Africa conference, from April 28th to May 3rd, in Juba. Governors of Central Banks from East African member states that include Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Congo, Burundi, Somalia, and the host country, South Sudan will attend[Read More…]

  By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   As part of its social corporate responsibility, MTN South Sudan donated assorted food items and sanitary pads to Juba Central Prison female inmates and Giada Hospital. The items, worth ten million South Sudanese pounds, handed on Tuesday, include maize floor, white beans, cooking oil,[Read More…]

Kidega Livingstone   President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called for compassion and charity towards those struggling with the ailing economy across the country in his Eid al-Fitr message to the nation. Kiir congratulated the Muslim community, both in South Sudan and those in the diaspora, on the end of Ramadan.[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   National Electoral Commission (NEC) chairperson, Abednego Akok, has announced commencement of voter registration in June, this year. Addressing the media on Tuesday, Akok stated that the national government has allocated funds for the election process. “There are procedures which must be fulfilled, one of them,[Read More…]

By William Madouk   National Legislative Assembly postponed its first session on Monday due to an agenda error. John Agany, the spokesperson for the National Assembly, informed the media that the sitting has been rescheduled for Friday due to an administrative mistake in setting the agenda for the session. “The[Read More…]

By Staff Writer   Bilinyang Boma community in Mangalla Payam, Central Equatoria State, has added their voice to call for immediate release of detained, former Mayor of Juba City, Kalisto Lado Faustino. In a press statement seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the community where Kalsito hails, expressed concern[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, in collaboration with the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), on Monday, launched first-ever National Coordination and Operation Center (NCOC). The NCOC is meant for an integrated information management system, early warning and risk analysis, coordinated planning and responses, durable solutions, and recovery[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   Government has beefed up security in Juba to protect lives and property during the Eid al-Fitr celebration. South Sudan police spokesperson Maj. General Daniel Justin disclosed deployment of organized forces in Juba City to ensure safety of lives and people’s property. “We have already deployed[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Newly appointed Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Special Envoy to Sudan, Lawrence Korbandy has met South Sudanese President Salva Kiir to discuss ways to promote peace in neighboring Sudan. According to office of the President, Mr. Korbandy and President Kiir discussed on ways of promoting[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) criticizes the finance ministry of its manner of allocating funding to election-related institutions. Terming it “discriminatory”, Oyet Nathaniel Pierino, deputy chairman of the SPLM-IO party, says the method is unfair. He highlighted in a statement that among the[Read More…]

By William Madouk   At least nine million people in South Sudan are staring at an ugly food crisis, said Gatwech Peter Kulang, the chairperson of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC). According to him, more than half of those facing hunger pangs are women and children. “This year [2024],[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   At least thirteen schools on Saturday, received 440 boxes of textbooks, 10 desktop computers, and some solar lights, to aid learning. Rotary Club of Juba, under “Empowerment through Education” project, handed over the scholastic materials at St. Daniel Comboni Secondary School, as a centre of[Read More…]

Gladys Fred Kole   Eastern Equatoria State governor has issued a heartfelt call, urging unity among all tribes within his state. Governor Louis Lobong Lojore emphasizes the importance of continuing to embrace peace and cultural diversity as fundamental values for the prosperity and cohesiveness of the region. He articulated these[Read More…]

By Jino Wilson   Communities of Bohorora-Ngatuba and Locoto Bomas in Budi County, Eastern Equatoria state, are calling for financial assistance for reconciliation processes. The Topotha communities of Kapoeta and other communities in Budi County need to be reconciled, for peaceful coexistence. In a gathering led by Chief, John Nangorohopir[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Government is urging business community to use commercial banking services instead of keeping their money in their homes and shops. This appeal was made during a joint market inspection carried out yesterday by officials from the national, state, and Juba city council and the SPLM[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   President Salva Kiir’s national, regional peace missions have started flourishing with diplomats continue to extend letters of credence. On Thursday this week, the president received letters of credence of two foreign diplomats from Algeria and Malaysia over good diplomatic and foreign relations. Kiir continues to[Read More…]