By Mamer Abraham French legislators on Monday met President Salva Kiir Mayardit in a bid to seek an understanding of the context of the conflict in Sudan. Chairperson of French Parliamentary caucus on South Sudan, Christophe Marion, led the delegation to Juba. Marion shed a beam of trust that[Read More…]
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Uganda Minister calls for peaceful coexistence
By Gladys Fred Kole Ugandan State Minister of Primary Education Dr. Joyce Moriku Kadachu has urged the peaceful co-existence of Ugandans and South Sudanese to embrace harmony. Speaking during an event to mark the 61st Independence Anniversary of Uganda, Moriku expressed gratitude to the people of West Nile for[Read More…]
Over 3,000 refugees arrive in Ruweng
By Yien Gattour Over 3,000 Sudanese refugees, mostly women and children, have recently arrived in South Sudan’s Ruweng Administrative Area. Chairperson of the Sudanese community in Pariang, Idris Muhammad Idris told No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper recently. He said the refugees have been received by Ruweng Administrative government and were[Read More…]
South Sudan Secures $215 Million for Climate Change Management
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan has secured a $215 million Regional Climate Resilient Programme (RCRP) project, which is funded by the World Bank. The funding will improve the management of the negative impacts of climate impacts in the country. Other countries targeted in the same kind of funding include[Read More…]
Quadruplets receive SSP 300,000 donation
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Governor Tong Aken Ngor visited Aweil Civil Hospital and provided SSP 300,000 in assistance to the parents of quadruplets born last week. The amount donated by the state governor is in response to an appeal from the peasant parents, to[Read More…]
National Revenue Authority needs autonomy-MPs
By Bida Elly David Lawmakers at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) have decried interference in the National Revenue Authority (NRA) by the Finance Ministry. During deliberation on the National Revenue Authority (NRA) Act 2016 (Amendment Bill) 2023, lawmakers noted interferences in revenue collection. Key discrepancy in the revenue-collecting[Read More…]
It’s time for women to take charge- Mayor Flora
By Aweye Teddy Onam First female mayor of Juba City Council (JCC), H.W. Flora Gabriel Modi, officially assumed office yesterday with a promise to do her best. H.W. Flora said that it is a privilege for women to take over the challenge. “I’m so impressed, and there are lots[Read More…]
Raiders injure two soldiers, civilian
By Yang Ater Yang At least two South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and a civilian have been injured in a road ambush by suspected armed raiders who allegedly raided cattle from Cueibet County. The soldiers were shot when they attempted to retrieve the raided cattle from a cattle[Read More…]
Over 1,000 returnees need aid
By Yien Gattour Nearly 1,580 South Sudanese who have recently arrived from Sudan to Panyinjar County in Unity State are facing a dire shortage of food, clean drinking water, shelter, and medication. Aliza Nyamal, a women’s representative of the returnees, spoke with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Sunday.[Read More…]
Former Minister launches Book, inspiring resilience
By Mamer Abraham Former Minister of Finance for the then semi-autonomous Southern Sudan government, Arthur Akuien Chol, has urged South Sudanese not to be discouraged by circumstances. He made the sentiment while he delivered his speech at the launch of his memoir titled “A Life Fighting for My People,”[Read More…]
Jonglei students in Ethiopia install new leadership
By William Madouk Jonglei State Students Union in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on Saturday sworn-in to office Mr. Kwach Gatluak as the new chairperson for the body. The newly elected students’ union executives took oath in the presence of a guest of honor, Dr. Ter Majiok, South[Read More…]
Junub Talent Awards unveils winners
By William Madouk Winners of South Sudan’s prestigious Junub Talents Awards 2023–2024 in various categories have been unveiled in Juba. The Junub Talent nomination committee over the weekend released the list of winners under 40 main categories of the awards. Gatluak Khamwine tops the list as the best poet/writer[Read More…]
UNISFA rebuts arming youth
By William Madouk United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has rubbished a claim that the mission is equipping local youth in the Abyei box with guns. Social media had alleged that commercial trucks carrying UNISFA contingent-owned equipment are heading to Abyei from the port of Mombasa in[Read More…]
R-JMEC commends cabinet for approving bills
By Charles K Mark Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) commends the cabinet for approving two Bills last week. Council of Ministers approved the Commission for Truth Reconciliation and Healing (CTRH) Bill and the Compensation and Reparation Authority (CRA) Bill on Friday. The Minister of Justice and Constitutional[Read More…]
I will deliver services, Mayor Flora
By William Madouk Newly appointed Mayor of Juba, H.W Flora Gabriel Modi has promised to improve performance, uplift the city’s face by keeping it clean and green. H.W. Modi, the first female mayor, was sworn in alongside deputies, Mogga Franco Wani, Thiik Thiik Mayardit and Emmanuel Juma Diya, on[Read More…]
Military defection hits SPLA-IO
By Bida Elly David Over 200 soldiers from Dr. Riek Machar’s SPLM/A-IO have switched allegiance to the Sudan Peoples Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the SPLM party led by President Salva Kiir. Lt. Gen. Simon Maguek Gai inclusive, the defectors were received by SPLM Party Secretary General Peter Lam Both on[Read More…]
Police locks four over land wrangles
By Hou Akot Hou Police authorities in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, are holding four men for storming a church-based school over a land dispute. The four men reportedly stormed the New Life Ministry School premises, which is operating as a church-based institution. The institution, which[Read More…]
Over 11,000 returnees stranded
By Aweye Teddy Onam At least 11,000 returnees who fled Sudan war are stranded at Renk transit center and do not know where to go. According to Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, the stranded are South Sudanese born in Sudan, Humanitarian Affairs Minister Albino Akol Atak revealed[Read More…]
Over 24 million Sudanese need assistance- UN
By Mamer Abraham About 24.7 million Sudanese are in dire need of humanitarian assistance as a result of the ongoing conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), United Nations has disclosed. Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan,[Read More…]
Allan’s murder probe: US, UK demand credible process
By Mamer Abraham United Kingdom and the United States have issued a joint statement welcoming the formation of a committee to investigate the killing of American-British journalist Christopher Allen. Allen was killed while covering clashes between the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition on[Read More…]