By William Madouk South Sudan President requests citizens for patience as government commits to implement resolutions of the just concluded first-ever national economic conference. President Salva Kiir Mayardit, while addressing delegates at the closing of the economic conference on Saturday, said civilians should be patient as changes do not happen[Read More…]
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Enhancing Literacy Skills Through Biblical Education
Across the world, armed conflict, instability, drought and famine are situations that have driven many people away from their homes with some ending up in refugee camps, internally displaced camps with little or no education. As the world marks the 56th commemoration of the International Literacy Day event organized by[Read More…]
Episcopal University installs new Vice Chancellor
By Charles K Mark Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) appointed a new Vice-Chancellor for Bishop Gwynne College in Juba and launched a new School of Law, on Tuesday. The school of law is the latest faculty added at the ECSS-founded institution. Other faculties are Theology, School of Education in[Read More…]
Minister vows to improve foreign policy
By Mamer Abraham Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, James Pitia Morgan, who is praised for being a workaholic, has promised to advance the country’s foreign policy. Speaking during his welcoming ceremony, Pitia said he was willing to maintain the working spirit for the attainment of foreign policy goals.[Read More…]
Machar urges decisive action on security arrangement
By Mamer Abraham First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, has emphasized the need to implement key tasks of the revitalized peace agreement to avert the arms embargo imposed by the United Nations. Dr. Machar said an arms embargo would be useless if the country fully implemented the agreement The[Read More…]
Family demands justice for son killed by SSPDF officer
By Manas James A family of a man who was fatally shot by an SSDF officer in Bor, Jonglei State last week has appealed for justice. Family’s representative, Michael Buol, told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Friday that they are devastated by the gruesome murder of his 23-year-old nephew[Read More…]
Jiggers invade community in Eastern Equatoria state
By Ijoo Bosco Modi Several villages in Iswore Boma in Eastern Equatoria state of South Sudan, have been invaded parasitic Jiggers. The affected villages include Iswore, Gara, Argentina, Kicenga, Tingili, Lobone, hai Matara,Tingili, Kicenga and Lomarate center, among others. According to Iswore Boma Chief, David Ochan, since May last year,[Read More…]
Returnees protest over hunger By Ijoo Bosco Modi Over 200 returnees from Maji, Uganda, marched to the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) office in Magwi County to demand basic needs and services. The group, which includes women, children, and elderly people, said they started their journey at 5 a.m. from[Read More…]
Bulky army strains national budget- Prof. Akec
By Mamer Abraham Vice Chancellor of the University of Juba, Professor John Apuruot Akec, has decried the huge number of South Sudan army if wages were to be increased. In his presentation at the National Economic Conference, Prof. Akec said the oversized military will have a negative impact on the[Read More…]
Inside Rizik’s ambition to boost tourism
By William Madouk Minister of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism, Rizik Zakaria Hassan plans to generate multi-million-dollar annual revenues from tourism sector. Addressing the National Economic Conference yesterday, Rizik said that based on the projections, South Sudan would benefit a lot from the tourism sector. According to him, tourism is the[Read More…]
CEPO hands over community radios
By Charles K Mark Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) is set to hand over two community radio stations in Morobo and Lainya counties of Central Equatoria State. The two community radios are Iyete FM 87.7 in Morobo and Unity 100.8 FM in Lainya county, which will be handed over[Read More…]
Residents urged to report crimes
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Northern Bahr El Gazal state is urging local residents to cooperate and report crimes. In the last week, the state, especially Aweil town has witnessed a series of thefts, looting at gunpoint and other crimes. Captain Guot Guot Akol, the police spokesperson, stated that[Read More…]
Police arrests Rumbek East murder suspect
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State authorities have arrested a suspect identified as Poth Akuelyol for killing a young man named Sabit in Wun-yar cattle camp on Monday. The incident occurred in Rumbek East County. According to police the armed suspect went to the cattle camp and found the victim[Read More…]
UN to deploy experts to reinforce Justice Ministry
By Charles K Mark The United Nations has pledged to deploy a technical team to build capacity and train staff at the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs in South Sudan. Special Representative of UN Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten said the team which will be deployed[Read More…]
JICA donates garbage trucks to Juba city
By Mamer Abraham National Minister for Environment and Forestry, Josephine Napwon, has handed over three trucks and two vans to Juba City Council to boost garbage collection. The trucks were donated by the government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Napwon appreciated JICA for the grant they[Read More…]
Africa not contributing to global warming-leaders
By Mamer Abraham Leaders at the Africa Climate Summit have ruled that the continent does not contribute to global warming through carbon emissions related to the use of fossil fuels. The summit, in a joint communiqué, blames Western nations responsible for carbon emissions that culminate in Africa warming faster than[Read More…]
Inadequate energy impedes development–Makuei
By William Madouk Minister of Information, Michael Makuei has emphasized the need for a reliable power source over generators to spur economic development in the country. “The first thing that we ought to do is to ensure that we are connected to a reliable source of energy. It is not[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to improve tax policy
By Bida Elly David Economic experts are urging South Sudan government to reform the poor taxation system, tainted by malpractices and poor technological management. The idea came on the third day of ongoing National Economic Conference in Juba. The experts also said introducing clear guidelines and regulating tax procedures would[Read More…]
Uganda scraps Pass fee on South Sudanese
By Mamer Abraham Uganda government has exempted South Sudanese from paying pupil pass fees levied on foreign students in the country. South Sudan Ambassador to Uganda, Simon Juach Deng disclosed to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, on Thursday Amb. Juach said that South Sudanese students will no longer pay the[Read More…]
Soldier kills a civilian in Bor By Manas James A top-ranking South Sudan People’s Defense Forces officer is under police investigation in Bor for fatally shooting a man after he splattered water on him while driving. The incident happened on Monday. In an interview with this outlet, Elia Costa Faustino,[Read More…]