By James Innocent Yei River County, once ravaged by conflict, is now poised for a potential economic boom. For years, the country has known only the shadow of conflict. But today, a glimmer of hope shines as the national Minister of Trade and Industry, and a high-level delegation descend[Read More…]
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Dilapidated Nimule immigration office frustrates Yakani
By William Madouk Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), is perturbed by outdated immigration office at the Nimule border, saying it portrays a negative image of the country. Edmund Yakani, while speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, said the working conditions at the border post[Read More…]
IGAD calls for unconditional ceasefire in Sudan
By Charles K Mark The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on Friday called for an immediate and unconditioned ceasefire in the raging Sudan conflict. The IGAD leaders echoed the call during the 42nd extraordinary summit convened this week in Entebbe, Uganda. The regional bloc also demanded the heads of[Read More…]
Defiant Twic-Ngok renew clashes despite President’s order
By William Madouk Renewed clashes erupted again on Friday between Twic of Warrap and Ngok of Abyei despite President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s directives for two sides to observe a ceasefire. On Tuesday, President Kiir issued an order to both the communities of Twic and Ngok to instantly implement a[Read More…]
Adil reshuffles state institutions
By No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has issued numerous gubernatorial decrees, effecting swift reshuffling in various government institutions. The first decree saw Adil relieving several state officials from their posts. Mr. Peter Wani Emmanuel was relieved as Director General, State Ministry of Cabinet[Read More…]
Minister empowers accountants on financial claims
By No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper In a significant development, the Ministry of Finance and Planning conducted an informative session aimed at guiding accounting officers from spending agencies on the effective management of financial claims. The event, which took place on Thursday, January 18, 2024, in Juba, saw the[Read More…]
Corrupt officials put on notice
By Mamer Abraham Acting governor, who is also the and deputy governor of Upper Nile State has warned state officials against corruption. Ayong Awer Lual, while addressing a workshop on the role of public officials and civil society in combating corruption. He said fighting corruption is a collective responsibility.[Read More…]
Adil secures 360 street lights
By No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has launched an ambitious street lighting project aimed at enhancing safety and security in major towns across the state. The project, which serves as a pilot initiative, will initially focus on key towns while also incorporating the installation of[Read More…]
Unruly private schools face closure
By Bida Elly David National Ministry of General Education and Instructions threatens to close private schools in the country that violate academic calendar. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, the deputy minister of general education, Martin Tako Moi, said they have spotted some private schools, both primary and secondary, already[Read More…]
Kiir orders peaceful relocation of spiritual leader
By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir has issued an order for a peaceful relocation of a Nuer spiritual leader from Warrap State. The decision comes amidst rising communal tensions among communities in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal, Warrap, and Abyei Administrative Areas. Kiir issued the directive via an order broadcasted on[Read More…]
Minister, Governor discuss efforts to improve health sector
By Deng Athian Governor Sarah Cleto Rial of Western Bahr El Ghazal State and the Minister of Health, Yolanda Awel Deng, met on Wednesday to discuss ways to improve the health sector in the state. The two leaders discuss strategies to address health-related issues. Of particular concern was the[Read More…]
Parliament prepares to relocate to renovated premises
By Bida Elly David After the parliamentary sittings were relocated to the Freedom Hall approximately four years ago to allow for the renovation of the main premises, the national assembly is now preparing to move back as the renovation work is nearing completion. The Reconstituted transitional national legislative Assembly[Read More…]
AU forms high-level panel on Sudan conflict
By No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has announced the appointment of a distinguished panel to address the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The panel comprises three eminent African personalities who will serve on the AU High-Level Panel on Sudan. Leading[Read More…]
A clarion call for development, youth engagement
By James Innocent Mugwo calls for citizens and governments to cooperate in development. Leading the charge is an elder, Devi Simbe from Yari, Mugwo Payam of Yei River County on Central Equatoria state in South Sudan, who emphasizes the need to focus on development. The elder stresses the importance[Read More…]
Three rape suspects await trial
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil West County of Northern Bahr El Gazal state have arraigned three rape suspects currently remanded in Nyamlel town, for trail. The three suspects, allegedly lured a woman with a drink and raped her in a marriage ceremony at Pantiit village, on outskirts of[Read More…]
Gov’t puts final touches on airspace control
By William Madouk South Sudan is making final touches to take control of its airspace from Sudan, said Madut Biar Yel, the national minister of transport, yesterday. Addressing the media during the inspection of a new control tower and Air Traffic Management (ATM) system facility in Juba, Biar said[Read More…]
Kiir lands Uganda for NAM summit
By Staff writer President Salva Kiir Mayardit is in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, to attend the 19th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). The President left yesterday accompanied by several ministers and other government officials. Lily Adhieu Martin Manyiel, the Presidential spokesperson, said President Kiir will attend the summit[Read More…]
Gov’t intercepts 17 trucks of fake goods
By William Madouk South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has impounded at least 17 commercial trucks loaded with suspected substandard food. SSNBS’s chairperson Dr. Kuorwel Kuai Kuorwel told journalists yesterday that the goods that are now parked at Midan Zahara were intercepted in Nesitu and Nimule. “SSNBS impounded[Read More…]
Abducted Twic women freed
By Deng Athian Three women from Twic County, Warrap State, abducted by armed youth from neighboring Abyei have been released by their captives. On January 14, 2024, three women were abducted in the Anyiel Kuac area of Twic County, Warrap State, by suspected Abyei armed youth, and a young[Read More…]
Activist calls for security deployment in gov’t institutions
By Ijoo Bosco An activist in Eastern Equatoria State calls on the government to deploy armed personnel to safeguard vital state institutions and ensure their safety and security. Flora Sebit Jada, who works for the Women Agency for Progress Organization, urges the government to replace unarmed security guards[Read More…]