By Aweye Teddy Onam South Sudan has formally established diplomatic relations with Maldives in a deal signed Thursday, by senior officials of the two countries. Permanent representative of South Sudan to the United Nations, Akuei Bona Malwal and counterpart, Thilmeeza Hussein of Maldives, signed the deal. According to Thilmeeza, South[Read More…]
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CES: Minister Nejua decries donor fund cuts on health
By Emelda Siama John Lopula Central Equatoria state minister of health, Nejua Juma Marshal has decried decline in Health Pool Fund (HPF) saying out of a hundred previously supported health facilities, forty are now cut off. The minister is now appealing to other health partners to rush to rescue the[Read More…]
Kiir releases US$1 Million in support of refugees & returnees
By Bida Elly David President Kiir has released 1 million United States dollars to support returnees and refugees fleeing Sudan brutal conflict. After announcing his pledge, Kiir has as well appealed for well-wishers to extend hands of support to the huge number as the statistics increase day by day. Speaking[Read More…]
CES: SPLM-IO chief whip indefinitely suspended
By Gladys Kole Speaker of Central Equatoria state Reconstituted Transitional Legislative Assembly has suspended the chief whip of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO). Rt. Hon. Peter Wani Elia Kulang in a letter dated 3rd May 2023, issued the suspension of the Chief whip, Hon. Dabe Francis Elisama[Read More…]
Aweil students decry poor conditions
By Hou Akot Hou The leadership of Aweil students studying in Western Bahr el Ghazal University, Wau has expressed hardships to their Northern Bahr el Ghazal state Governor Tong Aken Ngor. He said they are faced with difficult conditions as they pursue their academics. The students’ leadership headed by Mr.[Read More…]
Zain playground, sold to individuals – Report
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri An Ad-hoc committee constituted months ago by the Central Equatoria State governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony to investigate the case of Zain playground confiscation has presented their investigative report on the status of the ground. Zain playing ground has been for years, a posture for[Read More…]
Upper Nile University student commits suicide
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri A third-year student at Upper Nile University has committed suicide in Gudele, Juba city, over unclear circumstances. Some sources claimed that the student identified as Winnie Mariba Dada took the unjust decision to end her life due to a denied pregnancy by a boyfriend. A[Read More…]
Sudan, S. Sudan Catholic Bishops launch child and vulnerable safeguarding policy
By Emelda Siama John Lopula Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops conference yesterday launched child and vulnerable Adults safeguarding policy themed “every child matters we protect.” Speaking while addressing the clergies and Bishop during the conference in Kit, Rejaf East, the national coordinator for Justice and peace of the Sudan[Read More…]
UN, partners appeal for $96 Million to support thousands fleeing Sudan
By Bida Elly David United Nations agencies in South Sudan have jointly appealed for US$ 96 million to assist thousands of returnees and refugees fleeing the Sudan’s war. In a statement extended to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, the United Nations registered that a number of fleeing returnees and refugees[Read More…]
Weathermen predicts average rains
By William Madouk The first week of May will have average rainfall in Western and Central Equatoria states, this is according to the South Sudan Meteorological Authority (SSMA). Meteorology authority on Thursday said both Western and Central Equatoria will have moderate rains while much of the country will likely experience[Read More…]
Mingkaman’s only reproductive health clinic risks closure
By Yang Ater Yang Mingkaman Reproductive Health Clinic in Awerial County, Lakes State faces crisis after UNPA, International Medical Organization and Inter Church Agency, stopped support due to lack of funding. Management of the clinic said funding shortfall has resulted into downsizing of health workers and support staff, in the[Read More…]
NBGs: Governor Tong mulls seed distribution to boost agriculture.
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr el Ghazal (NBG) state governor, Tong Aken Ngor has urged agriculture minister to ensure distribution of seeds to farmers in Aweil to boost farming especially the rice scheme as the planting season starts. He made the directives on Wednesday during a meeting with the[Read More…]
EES: Six farmers shot dead in Lafon County
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri Six people have been shot dead and one other sustained injuries in Lafon County of Eastern Equatoria State (EES) following an ambush laid by unknown gunmen. Speaking on phone to No.1 Citizen yesterday, the County Commissioner, Hon. Mangisto Ukach confirmed the attack, saying the injured[Read More…]
Kiir leads in pledging support for returnees
By Gladys Kole President Salva Kiir has led the humanitarian agencies in pledging support to the people fleeing Sudan’s crisis and address the looming humanitarian calamity. “The head-of-state Kiir pledged full support to the returnees and refugees entering the country,” said Office of the President in a statement on its[Read More…]
Sudan’s war worsens despite 7 days truce
By Bida Elly David As South Sudan brokered 7 days’ truce between Sudan’s Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) supposedly taking effect yesterday, fighting rages on in the capital, Khartoum. Reuters reported that fierce fighting could be heard in central Khartoum yesterday as the army tried[Read More…]
Yei residents facing severe hunger as prices skyrocket
By James Innocent Hunger is biting hard on the people of Yei River County as thousands return home from the neighboring countries, only to face aggravated food insecurity. Citizens in Yei link the scenario to armed cattle herders who destroyed many farm lands in the southwestern part of the Equatoria[Read More…]
Win or die: Survival of the fittest in a savage nation [Part 5]
By Ngor Khot Garang This land i asked myself and broke down crying. I tried to be strong but I was weak to do that. What I saw that day was fiery rain. You can’t believe it, it was a total mass murder of the poor. I witnessed the poor[Read More…]
Yei residents facing severe hunger as prices skyrocket.
By James Innocent Hunger is biting hard on the people of Yei River County as thousands return home from the neighboring countries, only to face aggravated food insecurity. Citizens in Yei link the scenario to armed cattle herders who destroyed many farm lands in the southwestern part of the Equatoria[Read More…]
Why gov’t prefers boats instead of planes to transport returnees
By Bida Elly David The minister of humanitarian Affairs and disaster management has said that government will be using water transport as the major means to evacuate returnees. Albino Akol explained that the use of water transport was the simplest mode of carriage for big numbers compared to planes. In[Read More…]
Treat returnees equally -Albino tells well-wishers
By Gladys Kole The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Albino Akol Atak has urged well-wishers and business tycoons who have been chartering private planes to evacuate returnees to be generous and never discriminate while making the recuses. He echoed the concerns to the media on Tuesday upon arrival[Read More…]