By William Madouk Chairperson of the National Election Commission (NEC), Professor Abednego Akok, has cautioned members of the State High Election Committee against engaging in political activities. Speaking during the opening of a four-day induction workshop for committee members, Prof. Akok said as technocrats, members should focus on their[Read More…]
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Spy chief vows tough grips on perpetrators of corruption
By Yiep Joseph The newly appointed Director General of the Internal Security Bureau of the National Security Service (NSS), General Akec Tong Aleu, has pledged to take a strong stance against corruption. During his reception at the NSS headquarters (Blue House) on Tuesday, Gen. Akec declared commitment to combating[Read More…]
Minister urges support for conflict-affected children in Sudan
By Yiep Joseph Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ramadan Mohammed Abdallah Goc, has called on UNICEF to double support for children in the war-affected Sudan. As conflict continues in neighbouring Sudan, Minister Goc expressed the need to double efforts in helping the affected children and elderly. According[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla on County tour
By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria State (CES) Governor H.E. Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani on Monday embarked on his long-planned tour to the counties, an idea that was conceived shortly after he took oath of office. The tour, which is taking place under the theme “consolidating durable peace,[Read More…]
Commissioner Tete encourages peace, reconciliation
By Yiep Joseph Commissioner of Juba County, Emmanuel Tete, has urged citizens to seize the recent extension period as an opportunity to foster peace and unity in the community. Tete made his appeal during a funeral service for late Christopher Sebit over the weekend, where he emphasized that the[Read More…]
Youth Union urges support for flood-affected communities
Kei Emmanuel Duku A member of the National Youth Council is calling on humanitarian organizations to provide urgent assistance to communities affected by widespread flooding in South Sudan. Owar Mark, a local youth leader, highlighted the critical needs of flood-affected populations, including medical services, food, shelter, and other essential[Read More…]
Pibor Administrator distances Murle youth from recent abduction
By Kei Emmanuel The Administrator of Greater Pibor Administrative Area, Gola Boyoi, has refuted allegations made by Pigi County Commissioner, Sulieman Deng, regarding the involvement of armed youth Murle in the abduction of six children and their mother last week. Boyoi stated that Greater Pibor does not share a[Read More…]
Water in ‘black-market’
By Yiep Joseph Civil society organizations are urging the government to take immediate action to improve the water supply system in Juba, where access to clean drinking water has become increasingly scarce. The activists stated that the situation has escalated to the point where water is now being sold[Read More…]
Kiir appoints Ambassador, officials
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has on Monday evening appointed Ambassador Simon Juach Deng as ambassador to Zimbabwe. In another decree, Mr. Atak Santino Majak takes on as Undersecretary of Veterans Affair in the minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, replacing Gen. Akech Tong Aleu, who has been appointed Director General[Read More…]
A journalist recounts horrors of road ambush
By William Madouk Some travelers along Juba-Yei Road, were subjected to horror, on Saturday, last week, as armed assailants ambushed, stripped them nude, before looting valuables. Bosco Bush, a scribe with No.1 Citizen daily Newspaper, one of the survivors among six passengers, recounts the ordeal on his way to[Read More…]
Comedian criticizes SSFA for unequal treatment of National Team players
Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) is being criticized for allegedly treating national team players unequally, particularly regarding compensation and incentives. This follows a social media post that went viral on Facebook, where a fan of the Bright Stars expressed frustration over the team’s dull performance in[Read More…]
Jadalla urges new State officials to embrace nationalism
By Deng Ghai Deng Governor of Central Equatoria State Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has urged the newly appointed officials in Juba City Council to embrace nationalism in delivering services to the people. Speaking on Saturday during the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed leaders of the Juba City Council,[Read More…]
One killed, another wounded in Rumbek shooting
By Yang Ater Yang Police in Lakes State have reported the killing of one person and the wounding of another in Deng-nhial, a residential area in Rumbek town. Police spokesman Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac stated that the incident occurred on Thursday at around 7:00 PM when unidentified armed men[Read More…]
SPLM leaders to skill on party ideologies-official
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Secretary for External Relations, Comrade Bol Makueng Yuol, has said a segment of the party’s leadership lacks ideological ground necessary to guide the party. Speaking in Kampala during the signing of a cooperation agreement with Uganda’s National Resistance Movement (NRM),[Read More…]
Torit Mayor hardens on town cleanliness
By Ijoo Bosco Torit town mayor, Mayor Mustafa Albino has issued a provisional order, directing all residents to begin cleaning their homes, surrounding areas, access roads, and business locations effective, this month. According to the order, seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, individuals who fail to maintain cleanliness[Read More…]
Lakes State arrests three soldiers over shooting
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State have arrested three soldiers in connection with the shooting of a passenger car in Rumbek East that resulted in the killing of a breastfeeding mother of a nine-month-old child last week. William Koji Kerjok, the Acting Minister of Information and Communication[Read More…]
South Sudan signs engineers’ Mutual Recognition Agreement
By No. 1 Citizen South Sudan on Friday acceded to the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) of engineers, marking a significant milestone towards the movement of professional engineers in the East African Community. The MRA aims to streamline recognition of professional qualifications of engineers in the region, thereby paving the[Read More…]
Nearly 900,000 affected by floods-OCHA
By No. 1 Citizen More than 890,000 people have been affected by floods across the country, according to the latest update from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Currently, approximately 226,000 people have been displaced due to the floods, with Unity State reporting the[Read More…]
Gen. Akol ready for Warrap-Coordinator
By Yiep Joseph Warrap State coordinator, Kur Akol Malek has cleared the air and confirmed that Gen. Akol Koor Kuc, the newly appointed governor, is prepared for his assignment. Kur’s statement follows reports on various social media platforms alleging that Gen. Akol had declined the position. The Warrap state[Read More…]
Cabinet defers $96 million Dam Project for consultation
By Philip Buda Ladu National Council of Ministers has deferred discussions on a proposed joint dam construction project between Uganda and South Sudan, which was presented by the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation. Pal Mai Deng, the minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, presented the project named Nyimur/Limur[Read More…]