By Chol D. Johnson Authorities in Unity State are investigating a tragic incident in Bentiu town where an 11-year-old boy fatally stabbed his 12-year-old childhood friend during a fight early Friday morning. Unity State Minister of Information Gatwiech Bipal, speaking to No.1 Citizen Daily English Newspaper by phone, confirmed the[Read More…]
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Improved services at Malek Alel PHCC strengthen primary healthcare delivery in Aweil South
By Alan Clement Health authorities in Aweil South County have praised recent improvements at Malek Alel Primary Health Care Centre, highlighting better access to treatment for residents of Malek Alel and neighbouring villages. According to a statement from the National Ministry of Health, the developments are part of ongoing upgrades[Read More…]
Conflict Driving Rising Hunger in South Sudan – EU
By Alan Clement The Delegation of the European Union to South Sudan, together with the embassies of Germany, France and the Netherlands, has issued a stark warning over rising malnutrition and food insecurity, urging urgent action from authorities. In a joint statement released last week, the EU cited the latest[Read More…]
Parents urged to support girls in sports after Gudele FA’s 2–1 victory
By Chol D. Johnson Parents have been urged to support girls’ participation in sports after Gudelle FA girls’ team staged an impressive 2–1 comeback victory over Young Dream FA in a friendly match held on Saturday at Gumbo Basic football field. The event organised by UNICEF and GREDO South Sudan[Read More…]
Governor Gai arrives in Akobo, calls on communities to embrace peace
By Yiep Joseph Jonglei State Governor Riek Gai Kok has made a peace tour to Akobo County, where he called on the communities to embrace peace. Governor Gai arrived in Akobo County on Saturday despite allegations of political interference from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO). The opposition[Read More…]
AGOSS Pushes Parliament on Health, GBV Bills
By Alan Clement The Association of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians of South Sudan (AGOSS) has called on the government and parliament to urgently enact key health and gender bills, warning that maternal mortality and gender-based violence remain at crisis levels in the country. Speaking at the closing day of the 4th[Read More…]
CLARIFICATION: Justice Ministry refutes information linking Dr. Bol to ongoing court
By Yiep Joseph The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has refuted the online information linking former Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel to funding prosecutors. The Ministry posted an official clarification statement on their official social page over the weekend and cautioned the public/Media from spreading allegations. Dr. Bol[Read More…]
Activist calls for immediate reopening of Jonglei State Hospital
By Yiep Joseph A civil society activist has called on the management of Jonglei State Hospital and workers on protest to dialogue and reopen the facility. Bol Deng Bol, Executive Director of INTREPID-South Sudan and Chairperson of the Jonglei Civil Society Network (JCSN), stated that due to the closure of[Read More…]
Transport Ministry launches major reforms to boost trade and employment
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s Ministry of Transport has launched a multi-pronged reform drive aimed at strengthening its institutional capacity, cutting import costs, and improving trade links along the Northern Corridor. Speaking at a press briefing in Juba on Thursday, Minister Rizik Zachariah Hassan outlined plans to fill hundreds of[Read More…]
Complainant claims Dr. Machar conspires with the White Army
By Yiep Joseph The National Security Service (NSS) officer who filed the treason case against suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven others has appeared during the 21st sessions. The NSS intelligence officer, who is the complainant, on Friday claimed that Dr. Machar conspired with the White Army[Read More…]
As primary (8) and senior four begins their final examinations on the 24 November, (S4) on the 1 December the Message, cheating in the examination room is unacceptable. Work hard for your future and know that your performance alone determines your next step toward becoming one of this country’s best[Read More…]
Over 95 Farmers Empowered in Pakur Boma, Rubkona
By Lodu William Odiya At least 100 farmers in the Pakur Boma under Rubkona Payam have been empowered through a community-driven agricultural initiative aimed at boosting food security and strengthening livelihoods and building resilient to the communities. The program, led by Save the Children, Tearfund and Coalition for Humanity (CH),[Read More…]
Women still sidelined in political party leadership – Political Parties Council
By Alan Clement Women remain largely excluded from leadership positions in South Sudan’s political parties despite the constitutional requirement for at least 35 percent female representation, according to the Political Parties Council (PPC). Deputy Chairperson Lola Loduro James said that while women are visible in party structures, most occupy low-level[Read More…]
500 households displaced by the fresh flooding in Bor
By Peter Kuol Kuch The relief and rehabilitation Commission in Jonglei State has reported about 500 households to have been displaced by the recent flooding in Bor County. According to RRC director, the most flood-affected areas include: Pagook, Pane-deng Kut, Mayual, Thoony among other areas in Baidit Payam. Speaking to[Read More…]
Citizens urged to rebuild trust
By Chol D. John Communities in Central Equatoria State have been told that peacebuilding must go beyond political speeches and reach the daily lives of ordinary people. According to a statement from the governor’s office, during a two‑day retreat in Juba organized by the National Ministry of Peace Building, leaders[Read More…]
Shock as tea seller shot dead by drunken soldier in Malakal
By Chol D. Johnson A tea seller woman was shot dead on Wednesday evening along Malakal Street by a drunken member of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), sparking renewed concerns over military indiscipline. Upper Nile State Minister of Information, Peter Ngwojo Akwiny, confirmed the incident to No.1 Citizen[Read More…]
ACHIEVEMENTS: Dr. Bol Mel present
By Yiep Joseph The Former Vice President (VP) and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster, Dr Benjamin Bol Mel has thanked President Salva Kiir Mayardit and cited progress during his time in office. As former head of the economic cluster, Dr. Bol expressed that his leadership has focused on all possible[Read More…]
SSNEC release official National examination date
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The South Sudan National Examination Council (SSNEC) has officially released the timetable for the 2025 Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) and Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examinations. Speaking at a press briefing in Juba on Thursday, Minister of General Education and Instruction Kuyok Abol Kuyok announced[Read More…]
South Sudan Embassy in Kenya to resume operation after ‘brief interruption’
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in the Republic of Kenya has officially announced resumption following what it termed a “brief interruption.” According to the statement extended to the media, the embassy linked the reason for the interruptions to internal administrative arrangements. The Embassy[Read More…]
Traffic Police Chief refutes reports of insubordination
By Chol D. Johnson The Director General of South Sudan’s Traffic Police Service, Gen. Kon John Akot, has dismissed as false social media reports claiming he rejected a transfer to Northern Bahr el Ghazal State as police commissioner. Gen. Kon dismissed the allegations circulating online, describing them as unfounded. “These[Read More…]