By Bida Elly David   National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) has formed a committee to investigate the recent attacks in Tombura County, Western Equatoria State. Violence sparked in Tombura County two weeks ago, resulting into abductions, killings, and burning of houses, which forced thousands to flee for safety. Lawmakers resolved to[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Over eight senior military officers from the National Salvation Front (NAS) led by General Thomas Cirilo have joined the South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) in Yei River County. The officers including a Major General, Brigadier Generals and First Lieutenants among other ranks were welcomed by[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Government has dismissed rumours circulating on social media purporting oil deal worth $12.9 billion with United Arab Emirates (UAE) for paying salaries. Al-Monitor website published that a company run by a distant relative of the ruling family in Abu Dhabi had signed a deal with[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) calls for joint strategies on combating communal attacks in Jonglei, Pibor and Central Equatoria, triangle. CEPO’s Executive director, Edmond Yakani points to the new chief administrator of Pibor, the newly appointed cabinet of Jonglei state and the new governor[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   A single mother, who benefited from Youth Enterprise Development and Capacity Building (YEDCB) project is a happy woman, reaping fruits of her labour.  A 27-year-old, Maka Scovia John is one of about 2,394 South Sudanese youth beneficiaries, of whom 1,446 were female in a project[Read More…]

By William Madouk   A dedicated farmer at Gitikri Boma, Western Equatoria State has become a living testament to the power of teamwork in unlocking success, in agribusiness. Loice Wilson Mbiro, 31-year-old, mother of seven shared her story with No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper. She analyzed the challenges she faced in[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny on Friday submitted a list of officers to be confirmed and deployed into the country’s security organs. The Transitional Security Arrangement mandates unification and deployment of various forces into the military, National Security Service, and National Police Services.[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   Nile Petroleum Cooperation is facing a major crisis as staff have initiated a strike in response to a 50 per cent salary reduction amidst the ongoing economic turmoil. “All staff members will participate in the peaceful demonstration,” John Kongo, a senior officer at NilePet confirmed to[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Harsh living conditions in DR Congo have prompted return of hundreds of South Sudanese Refugees back home. Most of them are children, elderly persons, women and youth. On arrival, the returnees, under challenging situation, settled at Ombasi Boma and Cenema Sub-Boma in Yei River County of[Read More…]

By William Madouk   As unregistered political parties are in haste to legalize their status and partake in the December 2024 polls, dark cloud hangs over ownership of South Sudan National Movement for Change (SSNMC) party. Initially, the SSNMC Party was formed by current minister of presidential affairs, Joseph Bangasi[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Council of Ministers has approved a memo that gives power to the Ministry of General Education to reclaim school lands unlawfully taken by individuals. The National Minister of General Education and Instructions, Awut Deng Acuil, presented a memo for discussion about school plots illegally occupied[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Regional Director for Africa, has urged the interim unity government to revoke its order levying taxes on humanitarian organization supplies. Mr. Patrick Youssef, the ICRC Regional Director for Africa, echoed the call during a media briefing in Juba[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   South Sudan, on Friday joined rest of the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day 2024 under the theme “Protect the citizens’ rights to free expression and media freedom before and after election.” Speaking during the event in Juba, Oyet Patrick, President of Union of[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark.   Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) commended Kenyan government for commencing peace negotiations between the South Sudan government and holdout groups. The South Sudan High Level Mediation Process in Nairobi is between the Reconstituted Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU) and the South Sudan[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Eastern Equatoria State Parliamentary Caucus (EESPC) in national assembly condemned attack in Kauto Payam, Kapoeta Eastern County. The legislators suspect that armed youths from Pibor Administrative Area are responsible for the deadly attack. Over 32 people were killed more than 26 wounded, and more than[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Speaker of National Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba condemns recent attacks on civilians in Tombura County, Western Equatoria State. “I condemn in the strongest terms possible the attacks on civilians, including assassination attempts on three local chiefs and youth leaders,” Kumba said, highlighting[Read More…]