By Hou Akot Hou At least five shops were reduced to ashes on Friday after a massive bushfire erupted at approximately 4:00 AM in Panthou Payam, Aweil South County. According to Victor Garang Geng, the Payam Administrator, the blaze occurred while residents were still asleep. Geng described the incident as[Read More…]
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RRC Sounds Alarm Over ‘Alarming’ Humanitarian Crisis as 27,000 IDPs Flood Duk County
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s National Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) has issued an urgent plea for international aid after an assessment revealed that over 27,000 people are living in “dire conditions” in Duk County, Jonglei State. The assessment, conducted from January 24–26, 2026, confirmed that 27,145 internally displaced persons[Read More…]
KIIR : Calls for joint efforts to address economic crisis
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), the Ministry of Finance and the broader macroeconomic team to work together hand-in-hand to stabilise the nation’s economy. In a statement issued by the presidential press unit yesterday, President Kiir directives came during a[Read More…]
Trade Minister Pledges Support for National Cancer Treatment Initiative
By Lodu William Odiya The Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, has pledged her ministry’s full support for the National Cancer Treatment Initiative, an effort aimed at establishing affordable cancer care within South Sudan. The commitment was made during a consultative meeting on Monday with leaders from the[Read More…]
Public Health System Under Strain as HSTP Scales Back 102 Facilities Nationwide
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s fragile health system is facing a critical test as the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) withdraws support from 102 facilities, exposing deep funding gaps and raising urgent concerns over the government’s ability to sustain basic services. In a circular dated January 13, 2026, Health Minister[Read More…]
Gov’t vows to ensure constant electricity
By Chol D. Johnson The government, through the Ministry of Energy and Dams, vowed to ensure a constant electricity supply to the residents. Speaking on Monday during the welcoming ceremony of the undersecretary, Agok Makur Kur, Minister of Energy and Dams, reiterated the commitment. He promised that the ministry would[Read More…]
EAC Central Banks Internal Audit Conference Opens in Juba
By Lodu William Odiya The 10th Internal Audit Conference for East African Community (EAC) Central Banks has officially opened in Juba, bringing together delegates from Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Kenya. In statement issued by the central bank yesterday, the conference focuses on data[Read More…]
SSPDF : Orders civilians to vacate SPLA-IO controlled areas
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan People’s Defense forces (SSPDF) has ordered civilians to vacate Nyirol, Uror and Akobo County, areas controlled by Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO). In a press statement issued by Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, Director for media, press and spokesperson of the[Read More…]
South Sudan in Global ties, as Kiir receives ambassadors
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan is stepping up efforts to strengthen its global partnerships, deepening diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation with regional and international allies. Through renewed engagements with neighboring countries, international organizations, and development partners, the government aims to boost trade, attract investment, and reinforce peace and stability[Read More…]
Business community urges bank’s governor to solve the cash crisis
By Yiep Joseph The South Sudan business community has called on the governor of Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) to solve the cash crisis, citing that it is putting businesses on their knees. The call followed the ongoing liquidity crisis where most banks operate without cash, the South Sudanese Pound[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Queen Nancy declares dance War on Uganda’s Viral “Lakubukubu” Craze
By Lodu William Odiya The East African entertainment scene is heating up after South Sudanese artist Queen Nancy boldly announced her intention to take on Uganda’s trending “Winni Winsha Lakubukubu” dance on 31-January in Juba this week. In an exclusive telephone interview with this outlet, Queen Nancy said she is[Read More…]
Culture Shows the Way as Infrastructure Gaps Challenge National Unity
By Alan Clement The 3rd annual Mundari Cultural Festival in Terekeka County, offered a vivid celebration of South Sudan’s rich cultural diversity while highlighting the persistent challenges facing the country in fostering unity and inclusive development. Under the theme “Celebrating Mundari Culture to Promote Peaceful Coexistence in South Sudan,” the[Read More…]
Refugees Urge leaders to Hold Dialogue Before Elections
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Residents of Nyumanzi Refugee Settlement in Uganda have appealed to President Salva Kiir Mayardit to engage in dialogue with signatories to South Sudan’s 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement before the country holds this year elections. In an exclusive interview with No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, some of[Read More…]
NBGs Governor forms committee to control assets as UNMISS leaves Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou The Newly appointed Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal state has formed a committee tasked with coordinating and receiving assets handed over to the state government by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Assortment of the assets include 20 vehicles, large generators electronic cables[Read More…]
FAO donates Laboratory Equipment to SSNBS
By Lodu William Odiya Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has donated laboratory equipment to South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS). In a statement issued by the SSNBS press unit yesterday, during the handover ceremony on Thursday, the FAO Country Representative Dr. Meshack Malo, expressed appreciation[Read More…]
ELECTRICITY : Minister promises full connection in Juba
By Chol D. Johnson Minister of Energy and Dams, Agok Makur Kur has promised Juba residents of full connection of electricity in the city. Makur made the remark to the media on Thursday during his first visit to Ezra Power Plant at JEDCO power station in Juba. “I need to[Read More…]
National Trade Minister Inspects Cigarette Factory in Yei
By James Innocent The National Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, on Tuesday visited Yei River County as part of an official inspection of the Carnak cigarette factory. The Minister was accompanied by the Central Equatoria State Minister of Trade and Industry, county authorities. The visit aimed to[Read More…]
CES gov’t launches peace hub construction initiative
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Central Equatoria State has launched the construction of a Peace Hub Facility construction aim at providing sanctuary in the State. In a statement dated 21st Jan. 2026 on Wednesday by the state government Press Unit, the construction of Peace Hub would signal the state Government efforts[Read More…]
Parents Urged to Enroll Children as Uganda opens schools in February
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Parents of South Sudanese refugees living in Uganda have been urged to send their children to school following confirmation by Uganda’s Minister of Education that schools across the country will open in February. Speaking in exclusive interviews with No.1 Citizen Newspaper, refugees and education stakeholders in[Read More…]
Interior Minister vows to curb internal insecurity in one month
By Yiep Joseph The newly appointed Minister of Interior Aleu Ayieny Aleu has vowed to curb internal insecurity in a period of one month. The Minister made the promise while addressing a gathering during family reception on Wednesday following his swearing-in ceremony at the presidential palace. Aleu acknowledged the internal[Read More…]