By Philip Buda Ladu The first-ever Sports Financing Conference for South Sudan has kicked off in Juba with a resounding voice for a Public-Private Partnership to galvanize the sports’ potential in the young East African Country. Early this month, the Council of Ministers Chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit approved[Read More…]
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How disinformation grips the nation’s psyche
By William Madouk Fake news peddlers have created an unnecessary sense of uncertainty and sleepless nights for the residents of Juba regarding alleged tensions or renewed fighting. Following Last week, Thursday’s shootout at the ex-spy chief’s residence in Tongping, propagandists took advantage of the situation to spread fear among citizens,[Read More…]
Akobo County ramps up security after deadly attacks
By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities in Akobo County, Jonglei State, have increased security measures following a deadly attack and child abductions over the past two days. Two people were killed and three children were abducted in separate incidents believed to be carried out by suspected criminals from the neighboring Greater[Read More…]
UAP lawyer misses court again
By William Madouk Defense attorney Gabriel Anyar, representing UAP Insurance Company, failed to appear at the Juba High Court for a labor dispute involving terminated national staff. As a result, the court ordered a five-day adjournment to allow the defense lawyer time to present his case against the plaintiff’s petition,[Read More…]
SPLA-IO threatens to withdraw
By Bosco Bush Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) has threatened to withdraw from the implementation of the peace agreement’s security arrangements mechanisms. In a position paper addressed to the Presidential Advisor for Security Affairs and Chairperson of the National Transitional Committee, Hon. Tut Gatluak Manime, seen by this[Read More…]
Over 50 prosecutors, police investigators trained on Electoral Legal Framework
By Deng Ghai Deng More than 50 prosecutors and police investigators from Western Bahr El Ghazal, Northern Bahr El Ghazal, Warrap, and Lakes states gathered in Wau for a two-day workshop aimed at enhancing their understanding of South Sudan’s electoral framework and improving their ability to respond to electoral offenses.[Read More…]
UN renews call to end violence against women in South Sudan
By Bosco Bush United Nations Mission in South Sudan [UNMISS] has renewed calls to end all forms of violence against women as the country commences commemoration of the global 16 Day of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Women and girls around the world, including in South Sudan, continue to experience[Read More…]
Illegal checkpoints choke Warrap roads
By Yiep Joseph Despite repeated directives from the government, numerous illegal roadblocks continue to plague the road between Tonj and Wau. The 45-kilometre stretch is an ordeal for travelers. Travelling from Tonj town, in Tonj South County of Warrap State, to Wau in Western Bahr el Ghazal State has[Read More…]
Volleyball match to raise GBV awareness
By Deng Ghai Deng Jonglei state joined the world to celebrate 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence in South Sudan. The multi-agency function in support of women and girls was celebrated under the country theme “Act now! Prevent and Respond to Violence against women and girls”. The global theme[Read More…]
Transport Ministry’s Technical Advisor dies at 71
By Manas James Okony David Martin Hassan, a respected leader in the civil aviation industry and the transport ministry’s technical advisor, passed away on Sunday at the age of 71, as confirmed by his family. In a statement to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, his brother, Paul Martin Hassan, revealed[Read More…]
Governor Ukelo urged to regulate prices
By Yiep Joseph Commander Dau Aturjok, of Division Five of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), has urged the governor to take action in regulating market prices, as traders continue to charge residents excessively. During the reception ceremony for Governor Ukelo in Wau on Monday, Commander Dau emphasized[Read More…]
Governors’ Forum: President Kiir pushes for economic reform
By William Madouk President Salva Kiir Mayardit emphasized the need for economic reforms as he officially opened the eighth Governors’ Forum on Tuesday. In his remarks, President Kiir urged the governors to work together to tackle the economic challenges facing the nation. “Honorable Governors, our country is also facing economic[Read More…]
Minister calls for inclusivity in Constitutional Reform
By Deng Ghai Deng The Minister of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, Aya Benjamin Warille, has called for greater inclusivity in South Sudan’s ongoing constitutional reform process. Speaking on Tuesday at the launch of a three-day training workshop organized by the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC), Minister Warille highlighted the[Read More…]
President Kiir signs Appropriation Act, FY budget
By Bosco Bush President Salva Kiir Mayardit has on Monday assented to the Financial and Appropriation Act, approving the 2025-2025 fiscal year budget. The two Bills were presented to the President by the Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Jemma Nunu Kumba after their approval by Parliament. Earlier[Read More…]
Tumaini Initiative not to replace R-ARCSS-Kiir
By Staff writer President Salva Kiir clarified that the Tumaini Initiative is not intended to replace the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (ARCSS). This comes after discussions surrounding the initiative continue to unfold, with various political elites expressing concern that the initiative would[Read More…]
Kiir reignites election preparations
By Philip Buda Ladu As the anxiety of ending the transitional period through democratic elections this December was quelled with the postponement of polls until 2026, President Salva Kiir Mayardit has evoked the situation saying 24 months is not far from now. “I want to remind all those who are[Read More…]
‘I will bring peace home’-Gen. Kuol
By Manas James Okony Senior Presidential Advisor and head of the government delegation to the Tumaini Initiative, Gen. Kuol Manyang Juuk, has vowed to bring peace to South Sudan, as the government delegation prepares to leave for Nairobi. “I’m going with an open heart to Nairobi to bring peace[Read More…]
Minister tables National Youth Development Policy in Parliament
By Philip Buda Ladu The National Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Joseph Geng Akech has tabled a National Youth Development Plan 2024 to the transitional national legislative assembly for deliberation and approval. While presenting the ministry’s policy during assembly sitting No.50/2024 on Monday, Dr. Geng thanked the parliament[Read More…]
IMF reviews South Sudan’s economic challenges
By No. 1 Citizen Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its Third and Final Review of South Sudan’s Staff-Monitored Program with Board Involvement (PMB), which was approved by IMF Management on November 1, 2024. The review comes at a critical time as South Sudan deals with[Read More…]
UN experts urge AU to support South Sudan’s Transitional Justice process
By Philip Buda Ladu United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has called on the African Union (AU) and the international community to bolster their support for the country’s peace process and transitional justice program. In a press statement extended to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, the Commission’s[Read More…]