President Salva Kiir Mayardit in Monday decree, relieved Unity state governor, Dr. Joseph Nguen Monytuil, from his position and appointed Riek Biem Tap long, in replacement. In another set of decrees, the President also relieves Chief Administrator of Ruweng Administrative Area, Stefano Wieu de Mialek and replacing him with Tiop[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Intergovernmental Authority on Development’s (IGAD) Climate Prediction and Application Centre (ICPAC) has urged the Greater Horn of Africa countries to develop frameworks to combat impact of climate change. Dr. Gulied Artan, ICPAC’s Director, was speaking at the 67th Greater Horn of African Outlook Forum for[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   South Sudan, a country without a single museum, has on Monday joined the globe for the first time, to mark International Museum Day, this year, in Juba. Celebrated on the 18th of May every year since 1977, the event is designed to increase public awareness[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Vice President for Economic Cluster, Dr. James Wani Igga, urged governors of Western and Central Equatoria States, as well as Pibor Chief Administrator, to tackle simmering insecurity in their respective regions. Igga, who is also the first deputy chairman of the ruling party, the Sudan People’s[Read More…]

By William Madouk   South Sudan prides itself on abundant resources, but there is laziness in converting this into usefulness. The third deputy chairman of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and senior presidential advisor, Kuol Manyang Juuk, lamented of a beloved country. Mr. Manyang was speaking during swearing-in of Gen.[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Ruben Madol, has nullified the high fees for registration of political parties aiming to partake in the December polls. In a statement seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Monday, responding to complaints from political parties over the[Read More…]

By No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper   Norwegian Ambassador to South Sudan, Linken Nymann Berryman, has issued a strong call for the Transitional Government of South Sudan to take immediate steps to prepare for free and fair elections. In remarks delivered at a ceremony celebrating Norway’s National Constitution Day, Ambassador[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang   In a bid to curb land disputes and conflict, Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agencies in Lakes State, Chol Kuotwel Manhom, has banned the sale of land in rural villages across all eight counties. During a briefing with local chiefs and administrators, Minister[Read More…]

By James Innocent   A 36-year-old man in Yei River County has committed suicide allegedly due to stress, Police authority confirmed. The incident that happened in Atende residential area of Gimunu Boma has left the community puzzled, as they struggle to understand the reason behind his death. According to the[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Heavy rainfall on Saturday night caused flash floods in Juba’s lowlands, damaging homes. With some buildings collapsing, Hai Referendum, Gabat, Hai Kuwait, Gurei, Mia Saba, and other lowlands are the most affected. National Police Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin Boulo, told No. 1 Citizen Daily[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Archbishop Dr. Justin Badi Arama of Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) has cautioned South Sudanese against tribal division and urged them to unite. He spoke during his homily while overseeing the consecration of three bishops at the All Saints Cathedral in Juba on Sunday.[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang   United Nation Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Infectious Disease and Public Health Unit in Rumbek conducted a 10-day training for 26 health promoters from various institutions across Lakes State. The program aimed to build capacity in HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness among host communities. Atet Manela,[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang   Lakes State government officials and citizens gathered in Rumbek Freedom Square on Thursday to commemorate the 41st anniversary of SPLA Day, a pivotal day in South Sudan’s history. State Governor Lt. Gen. Rin Tueny Mabor in his keynote address to the crowd, acknowledged the ongoing[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Union of Journalists in South Sudan (UJOSS) has launched a four-day training program on investigative journalism in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State. The training is aimed at empowering journalists to effectively carry out their duties and overcome the challenges they face in the field of investigating[Read More…]

By No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper & UN   United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently completed a three-day workshop for justice actors in Gogrial West County, Warrap state. The workshop was led by the UN Peacekeeping mission’s Rule of Law and Security Institutions Section (RoLSIS), with support from[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   National Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has set a benchmark to fight food insecurity over the derailing economy by reviving national agricultural schemes. On Friday, the vice president for the economic cluster, Dr. James Wani Igga, met with the leadership of the Ministry of[Read More…]

By Dogga Luwo   Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday met with representatives of donor nations to discuss the ongoing efforts to bring peace and stability to South Sudan. The group was led by Lt. Gen. Lazarus Sumbeiywo (Rtd), the Chief Mediator for the Nairobi Talks known as Tumaini Initiative[Read More…]