By Akol Madut Ngong A Lawmaker representing Central Equatoria State in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) yesterday raised a motion over the killings in Ngangalla Boma of Liria payam for deliberations. The motion was raised after a presentation of report by Samuel Buhori Lotti, a member of parliament in[Read More…]

By Adia Jildo The Juba City Deputy Mayor for Physical Infrastructure, Thiik Thiik Mayardit has blamed unclear revenue collection policy for the numerous and unnecessary taxations harming traders and the common man. Thiik Thiik made the statement during the launch of the National Revenue Authority (NRA) office in Konyo-Konyo which[Read More…]

By Alex Digi The Commission for HIV/AIDS in Western Equatoria State in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organization FAO on Tuesday distributed seeds to 110 people who are living with HIV/Aids in Yambio. The seeds included; Maize, Sorghum, Beans and Okra, according to Commission this is the second time they[Read More…]

By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei The Vice President for Gender and Youth Cluster said the resumption of Jonglei canal and dredging of Naam River is not a priority saying citizens’ attention should not be driven away from the major focus now which is the implementation of the peace agreement that’s about[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco Lawmakers in Ikwoto County have called for a truce between residents and soldiers in the area. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, Silvia Imoya, one of the MPs from the area appealed for calm asking both sides to embrace peace. She said dialogue should be[Read More…]

By Alex Digi The Ambassador of Norway to South Sudan yesterday visited Western Equatoria State to assess the food security situation. She specifically sought to inspect agricultural and resilience projects funded by the Norwegian Government in the state. Speaking to the media after the meeting with state officials, Ambassador Siv[Read More…]

By Adia Jildo South Sudan representatives in the East African Legislative assembly have expressed concerns over unpaid membership fee to the regional body. South Sudan’s EALA members are now calling on their government to clear the pending dues for an efficient EAC. The government of South Sudan has not been[Read More…]

By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei The Vice President for Gender and Youth Cluster, Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior weighed in on the Nile water management jigsaw. Yesterday, Nyandeng stated that South Sudan is not ready to be dragged to court or have grudges with any members of the Nile Basin or the[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco Nine suspected armed criminals have been arrested in Kapoeta Municipality. The group is believed to be behind the recent spate of break-ins in shops, robberies and nigh attacks. Elia Lokuda, the Mayor of Kapoeta Municipality, said the suspects, seven male and two women were nabbed in a[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David South Sudan’s Vice President for Economic Cluster left the country yesterday for a two day business trip to India. The VP is expected to participate in a two-day CII-EXIM Bank Congress on India’s African partnership as well as to deepen bi-lateral ties between the two countries[Read More…]

By Innocent James A number of expired goods and human drugs have been seized from shops in Yei town, authorities have confirmed. Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa, the Commissioner of Yei River County said yesterday that some unscrupulous traders have been selling contraband goods and expired drugs to unsuspecting and innocent residents.[Read More…]

By Akol Madut Ngong The 2023 general elections could provide possible solutions to most challenges facing South Sudanese citizen, an MP has said. Paul Mayom Akech, an MP in the Transition National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) said the polls could provide citizens with an opportunity to determine their socio-economic future. Mayom[Read More…]

By Matia Samuel Timatio Authorities in Western Equatoria State have warned the county health officials against theft of drugs. They directed security officials to firmly deal with any loss or misappropriation of drugs at public health facilities. Western Equatoria State Minister of Health, James Abdullahi  Arona told No.1 Citizen Daily[Read More…]

By William Madouk Garang Aweil Youth Union in Juba is calling for justice to the murdered street vendor who was shot dead and one other injured by policeman at Kuburi Habuba, in Juba’s Gudele suburb on Saturday. This call came after Kuburi Habuba incident where a hawker identified as –[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco At least three people have been killed while one sustained serious gunshot injuries when youth clashed with military officers in Ikwoto County. According to Honourable Silivia Imoya, a Member of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) representing Ikwoto County, the two groups clashed at a local drinking[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco Community leaders in Torit town of Eastern Equatoria State embarked on a mission to promote peace and reconciliation in the area. They say the approach will deescalate tensions and violent confrontations witnessed in the area over the recent past. The move also seeks to reduce targeted killings[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David A Civil Society activist has urged the African Union chairperson to interrogate South Sudanese politicians over jeopardizing situation of the country as well as leave a strong message of transforming the country to a better level. This came following the arrival of the Chairperson of the[Read More…]

By Adia Jildo A woman in Kiri Boma of Kajo-Keji County has allegedly committed suicide in a bizarre incident that has left residents baffled. The woman, Susan Basa Wani, is the mother of two slain boys allegedly murdered by SSPDF soldiers in May this year. Neighbours reportedly found her unconscious[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The chairperson of the African Union (AU) who is also the President of Senegal has manifested readiness of the Union to aid South Sudan towards the implementation of the Revitalized peace agreement. This came following a meeting between President Salva Kiir Mayardit and the visiting AU[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco A Juvenile boy of about seventeen years old was shot dead in Oguruny village of Hiyala payam in Torit County of Eastern Equatoria state over the weekend. The innocent boy , identify as Akalo Emmanuel was shot as they went for bathing in a nearby stream with[Read More…]