By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State government officials and partners commemorated belated World Water Day on Monday in Rumbek North County. The event was held under the theme “Water for Peace.” Mathiang Ater Chier, paramount chief of Rumbek North County emphasized the importance of water for both peace and[Read More…]
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Man commits suicide over unpaid debt
By Bida Elly David A 35-year-old man reportedly committed suicide in Minkaman town of Lakes State, for being unable to clear a lender’s sum of three million South Sudanese pounds, which he borrowed. Lakes State police spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, who confirmed the incident to the No. 1[Read More…]
Over 100 residents receive solar-powered radios in Leer
By Yien Gattour Mead In Leer County of Unity State, at least 130 individuals, including 20 listening groups, received USAID-funded solar-powered radios on Monday. Nyajime Machar, a resident of Leer town who received a solar-powered radio, confirmed the distribution. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Monday, Nyajime[Read More…]
Kiir calls for sympathy, charity to needy
Kidega Livingstone President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called for compassion and charity towards those struggling with the ailing economy across the country in his Eid al-Fitr message to the nation. Kiir congratulated the Muslim community, both in South Sudan and those in the diaspora, on the end of Ramadan.[Read More…]
School staff in makeshift over lack of proper structure
By Jino Wilson Head Teacher of Itingi Primary School, Mr. Bosco Loboi Anthony, is appealing for financial assistance to construct an office block for teachers. In an interview with No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, he highlighted the challenges faced by the school, including the lack of office space and latrines[Read More…]
Concerns rise over surging suicide cases in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang Community Empowerment Progress Organization (CEPO) has expressed alarm over the increasing number of suicide cases in Lakes State. In the past month alone, three suicide cases have been reported, including the tragic incident involving an underage girl in Rumbek East County in Meen-Wel. Additionally, another[Read More…]
Voter registration begins in June-NEC
By Charles K Mark National Electoral Commission (NEC) chairperson, Abednego Akok, has announced commencement of voter registration in June, this year. Addressing the media on Tuesday, Akok stated that the national government has allocated funds for the election process. “There are procedures which must be fulfilled, one of them,[Read More…]
Parliament aborts sitting over error
By William Madouk National Legislative Assembly postponed its first session on Monday due to an agenda error. John Agany, the spokesperson for the National Assembly, informed the media that the sitting has been rescheduled for Friday due to an administrative mistake in setting the agenda for the session. “The[Read More…]
Bilinyang Community adds voice to calls for Kalisto’s release
By Staff Writer Bilinyang Boma community in Mangalla Payam, Central Equatoria State, has added their voice to call for immediate release of detained, former Mayor of Juba City, Kalisto Lado Faustino. In a press statement seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the community where Kalsito hails, expressed concern[Read More…]
Gov’t launches risks monitoring hub
By William Madouk Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, in collaboration with the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), on Monday, launched first-ever National Coordination and Operation Center (NCOC). The NCOC is meant for an integrated information management system, early warning and risk analysis, coordinated planning and responses, durable solutions, and recovery[Read More…]
Man torches house after domestic dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Domestic dispute turned tragic over the weekend in Angot village, Warguet Boma of Baac payam, Aweil East County, when a man set his house on fire. The arsonist identified as Ben Garang Deng was angered after altercation with his wife. Warguet Boma youth leader, Paul[Read More…]
Security beefs up ahead of Eid festivity
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Government has beefed up security in Juba to protect lives and property during the Eid al-Fitr celebration. South Sudan police spokesperson Maj. General Daniel Justin disclosed deployment of organized forces in Juba City to ensure safety of lives and people’s property. “We have already deployed[Read More…]
IGAD looks at Kiir for Sudan peace
By Bida Elly David Newly appointed Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Special Envoy to Sudan, Lawrence Korbandy has met South Sudanese President Salva Kiir to discuss ways to promote peace in neighboring Sudan. According to office of the President, Mr. Korbandy and President Kiir discussed on ways of promoting[Read More…]
SPLM-IO criticizes ‘discriminative’ election budget allocation
By Bida Elly David Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) criticizes the finance ministry of its manner of allocating funding to election-related institutions. Terming it “discriminatory”, Oyet Nathaniel Pierino, deputy chairman of the SPLM-IO party, says the method is unfair. He highlighted in a statement that among the[Read More…]
Over 9 million under hunger threat–RRC
By William Madouk At least nine million people in South Sudan are staring at an ugly food crisis, said Gatwech Peter Kulang, the chairperson of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC). According to him, more than half of those facing hunger pangs are women and children. “This year [2024],[Read More…]
Poor roads increase maternal mortality in Budi
By Jino Wilson Residents of Bohorora Boma in Budi County, Eastern Equatoria State, are pleading with the local government to prioritize the construction of feeder roads connecting their communities to Chukudum Hospital. This urgent plea comes after several women tragically died during childbirth while attempting to reach the hospital.[Read More…]
CSOs call for intervention to resolve rift
By Ijoo Bosco Members of the Civil Society in Eastern Equatoria State are calling upon the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) to play a leading role in resolving disputes among the dismantled leadership organizations. Davidika Ikai, representing the Itwak Women’s Organization, recommends that the state commission convene a dialogue[Read More…]
Over 10 schools receive textbooks
By Charles K Mark At least thirteen schools on Saturday, received 440 boxes of textbooks, 10 desktop computers, and some solar lights, to aid learning. Rotary Club of Juba, under “Empowerment through Education” project, handed over the scholastic materials at St. Daniel Comboni Secondary School, as a centre of[Read More…]
Traders urged to reduce prices
By Ijoo Bosco Torit municipal authorities in Eastern Equatoria State are taking measures to alleviate the economic burden on its citizens by persuading traders to reduce commodity prices. This is in response to the declining exchange rate of the South Sudanese pound against the US dollar. Stephen Ihude, the[Read More…]
Lobong calls for unity
Gladys Fred Kole Eastern Equatoria State governor has issued a heartfelt call, urging unity among all tribes within his state. Governor Louis Lobong Lojore emphasizes the importance of continuing to embrace peace and cultural diversity as fundamental values for the prosperity and cohesiveness of the region. He articulated these[Read More…]