By Bida Elly David   Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) handed over five abducted children to the Central Equatoria State (CES) government, last weekend. The children, who had been missing for an extended period, were reunited with their families after collaboration between the two governments. This follows an earlier handover[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   Umbrella of Other Political Parties (OPP) and South Sudan African National Union Party have rejected two-year extension proposed by Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO). OPP Chairman, Peter Mayen Majongdit argues that transitions in the entire world are never extended twice. According to him, every[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   A surge in fuel prices in Juba has set off a domino effect, causing a sharp increase in the cost of essential commodities and placing a heavy burden on consumers. The No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper conducted a market survey on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024,[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   As South Sudan prepares for its first elections in December 2024, activists are alarmed over persistent human rights violations in some regions of the country. No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper held an interview with Executive Director of Christian Agency for Development (CAPD), Peter Malir Biar,[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Refugees have appealed to South Sudan’s leaders to draw lessons from war wrenched Sudan, as they prepare for upcoming 2024 elections. Having fled homeland due to the conflict, the Sudanese refugees are now sheltered in Wadwiel Settlement, Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. Mahmoud[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   China is ready to support South Sudanese education system, particularly in the area of language development. Director General of Chinese Agency for International Economic Cooperation, Kong De Yun, disclosed on Saturday. Yun was speaking during inspection visit to Chinese Language Training Centre at Juba Day[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Deputy Managing Director of Nile Petroleum Company (NilePet) Martha Nyamal Choat has encouraged girls to pursue a career in oil and gas sector, a field dominated by men. Speaking at the launch of Nile Petroleum’s headquarters on Saturday, Nyamal stated that NilePet is committed to[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Top government and UN officials had a meal with schoolchildren in Maluil Akoong Primary School in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State on Friday to mark the commemoration of African School Feeding Day. The national minister of General Education and Instruction, Awut Deng Acuil, and governor Tong[Read More…]

By William Madouk   After escaping a devastating war through a traumatic journey for safety, Sudanese refugees still face hardship, including mounting pangs of hunger, in South Sudan. Sheltering at Wadwiel Refugees Settlement in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, the refugees lament the horrors of daily life[Read More…]

Kidega Livingstone   Government officials in prominent roles often prioritize personal gains due to the uncertainty surrounding their positions. Minister of Presidential Affairs, Joseph Bangasi Bakosoro expressed his concern during the inauguration ceremony of NilePet Headquarters in Juba on Saturday. “If you change me today only within one month and[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Minister of Interior, Angelina Teny, expressed confidence in South Sudan’s progress and its commitment to ensuring continued peace and citizen safety. Speaking at the police graduation ceremony on Thursday in Juba, Teny highlighted that there has been progress made so far especially in the police[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Weather forecast for March, April, and May (MAM) seasons in South Sudan has been released, providing insights into the expected temperature and rainfall patterns across the country. According to Ogeith Obul Mojwok, an expert at the South Sudan Metrological Services, the forecast indicates varying levels[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   Over forty people were arrested in Jebel Lado payam of Juba County yesterday for reportedly trying to grab land illegally according to the Juba County authorities. Eng. Charles Joseph Wani, the commissioner of Juba County told No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday that the suspected land[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) maintains its position to oppose the conduct of elections without a permanent constitution. SPLM-IO deputy chairman, Nathaniel Oyet Pierino, who is also the first deputy speaker of the national transitional legislative assembly made the declaration in a press[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   South Sudan government’s initiative to power the entire country through Fula hydro-electricity dam project is taking longer due to financial challenges. Minister of Investment, Dr. Dhieu Mathok Diing disclosed this while speaking at Central Equatoria Business Union’s Juba Economic Forum on Wednesday. The minister acknowledged[Read More…]

By William Madouk   About 500 displaced Ngok citizens who fled persistent conflict in the Abyei Administrative Area have received food aid from the World Food Programme (WFP) in Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. Yolanda Elly, the WFP Deputy Head of Office in Aweil, stated that beneficiaries are offered[Read More…]

By William Madouk   The managing director of Nilepet, Eng. Bernard Amour Makeny has revealed a plan to build an oil refinery, including an oil depot storage facility, to ease fuel supply for local consumption. He made this disclosure on Wednesday after meeting President Salva Kiir Mayardit. Eng. Amour presented[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Steward Women Organization, a female-based advocacy body, has offered free training to sexual gender-based violence (SGBV) and gender-based violence (GBV) survivors, focusing primarily on reporting cases of violence without stigma. The training was also aimed at training women on how to use customary courts and[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   New police graduates are urged to be ready to maintain law and order during elections. Speaking during the graduation ceremony of about 870 officers yesterday in Juba, President Salva Kiir Mayardit said the role of the police in ensuring the safety and security of citizens during[Read More…]