By Bida Elly David   Director General of the Central Equatoria State Ministry of General Education and Instructions has called for selection of professional teachers to undertake examination marking. Luate William Alex said this during the official announcement of the Central Equatoria State 2024–2025 academic year calendar. “Previously, before I came,[Read More…]

By Aweye Teddy Onam   Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has condemned the killing of chiefs in Duk County, Jonglei State. He also called for action from authorities to hold the perpetrators behind the killings accountable. “I would like to take this opportunity[Read More…]

By Aweye Teddy Onam   South Sudan Bar Association’s Elections Committee disclosed Tuesday 16th January 2024 as commencement timetable for election process of its presidential candidates. Chairman of the Elections Commission, James Paulino Lado during a press conference held on Monday in Juba, announced the timetable for nominations of candidates[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Teachers in Aweil disputed the report that they are fully paid their slashed salaries, saying only SSP 5,000 was paid to each tutor, which is far less than what they were originally supposed to be paid. “What I can confirm is that the money payment started[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   South Sudan Transitional Legislative Assembly disavows the statement by one of its members, proposing to extend terms of office for President Salva Kiir and his First Vice President by five years. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Parliament spokesperson, John Agany ruled out the[Read More…]

By William Madouk   The safety of journalists and press freedom is in question as the anticipated 2024 general elections approach. On Monday, security personnel confiscated the accreditation of Abud Samuel, a cameraman, and Mr. Oyet Patrick, a CGTN correspondent who is also the chairperson of the Union of Journalists[Read More…]

By William Madouk   South Sudan National Bureau of Standards Chairperson wraps up his visit to Nimule town with a market inspection to eliminate substandard goods. Dr. Kuorwel Kuai Kuorwel, leading a team, visited supermarkets, shops, fish markets, wholesaler shops, and bakeries at Malakia Market, Nimule town, to inspect standards[Read More…]

By Aweye Teddy Onam   Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has called on authorities to ensure transparency and due justice in the Magwi County Commissioner David Otto’s case. CEPO’s Executive Director, Mr. Edmond Yakani is concerned about human rights violation in the delayed justice for the County Commissioner. “We[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   East African Community (EAC) heads of state chairperson expresses concern over strained inter-state political tensions within the regional bloc. President Salva Kiir Mayardit raised the concerns during a meeting with Secretary General of East African Community, Peter Mathuki, in Juba. The EAC Secretary-General briefed president[Read More…]

By William Madouk   A cloud of uncertainty looms over the slashed salaries of teachers in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, as  the state Ministry of Education and the salary payment committee are accused of unfair wage reductions. A fifth-grade teacher who preferred to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals[Read More…]

By Deng Athian   The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has reported significant progress within the 100-days strategy of governor, Dr. James Alic Garang. Dr. Alic’s strategy focuses on modernizing the bank, optimizing operational procedures, and prioritizing staff well-being. The bank’s recent announcement reflects the efforts, marking a significant steps[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   As South Sudan drives towards December 2024, activists and analysts urge the parliament to speed up enactment of National Security Bill. Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) notes that delaying the bill will affect the elections. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Speaker of the Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly has called on the political parties to reach an agreement on holding elections this year. Speaking on Monday, Jemma Nunu Kumba said parliamentary engagement with the executive is crucial for achieving peace through democratic elections. “Right now,[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Authorities in Jonglei State are investigating and actively searching for a Nine Days old baby who was reported stolen from Bor Civil Hospital on Friday. The State Minister of Information in Bor, Elizabeth Nyadak John, confirmed the incident during a phone interview with No. 1[Read More…]

  By Bida Elly David   In light of the escalating Sudanese conflict and the growing number of returnees and refugees seeking safety, the cabinet passed a $1.8billion-dollar budget for the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to respond to the crisis. This came after the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   Conflicts between different communities have persisted throughout history, in South Sudan. The intercommunal conflicts have often arisen from deep-rooted divisions, simmering tensions, and grievances that passed down from one generation to another. They have torn apart communities, eroded social cohesion, and prolonged cycles of violence and[Read More…]