By Yiep Joseph A civil society activist has called on the governments of Sudan and South Sudan to embrace compromise to resolve the ongoing dispute over the status of Abyei, an oil-rich area claimed by both nations. Despite ongoing discussions, the two countries continue to grapple with ownership issues regarding[Read More…]
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$402M Juba-Lobonok road project sparks controversy
By Bosco Bush First Deputy Speaker of National Legislative Assembly Hon. Oyet Nathaniel has criticized the Economic Cluster’s approval of a $402 million loan to construct Juba-Lobonok Road. On Wednesday, State-own broadcaster, SSBC reported that the multimillion-dollar mega project was approved following a meeting chaired by Vice President, Dr.[Read More…]
Jonglei displays $190,000 monthly Tax appropriation
By Yiep Joseph In response to mounting criticisms, Jonglei state government has come out of the shadow to explain how it spends the Personal Income Tax (PIT) it collects each month, totaling approximately $190,000. Since the formation of the Transitional Government of National Unity, Jonglei state has not presented a[Read More…]
Warrap State receives China food aid
By Yiep Joseph Government of Warrap state has received China food aid through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management amidst transport challenges. In December 2024, the Chinese Embassy in the Republic of South Sudan handed over 980 tons of emergency food assistance donated to the government of South[Read More…]
EES, UN commit to restoring peace among Communities
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria government, in collaboration with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has pledged to restore peace and confidence among communities in the state. This commitment was made during a meeting between Governor Louis Lobong Lojore and Guy Griffin, the head of the UNMISS[Read More…]
Central Equatoria seeks police reinforcement to rural areas
By Bosco Bush Central Equatoria State (CES) government is seeking increased police deployment in several rural areas following minor security incidents observed after the festive season. During a security committee meeting chaired by Deputy Governor Paulino Lukudu on Tuesday, officials stressed the need for additional police personnel in Wonduruba[Read More…]
CES plans Commissioners, Mayor’s forum
By William Madouk Deputy Governor of Central Equatoria State, Paulino Lukudu Obede, met with a delegation from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to discuss and plan the upcoming Commissioners and Mayors Forum. CES County commissioners and mayors’ Forum is an event that brings together all local government[Read More…]
Lakes State Artists Union dissolved
By Yang Ater Lakes State Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports has issued a ministerial order dissolving the State Artists Association and appointing an interim leadership team to manage the organization until new elections can be held. In Ministerial Order No. 2/2025, seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Minister[Read More…]
UNMISS, Pibor, rehabilitating infrastructures
By Bosco Bush In an effort to improve road network and other essential services in Pibor Administrative Area, United Nations Mission in South Sudan [UNMISS] and Pibor government have embarked on a number of rehabilitation projects. These include improving Bor-Pibor-Akobo Road for free movement of goods and people. Rehabilitation of[Read More…]
Two killed, 3 injured in Lakes State
By Yang Ater At least two people were killed, including a breastfeeding mother, and three soldiers were injured in separate incidents in Rumbek Central County, Lakes State. William Koji Kirjok, the acting Minister of Information and Communication for Lakes State, reported that the violence began in Malek Payam at[Read More…]
Lactating mother commits suicide
By Hou Akot Hou A 20-year-old lactating woman took her own life on Monday in War-lac village, Maduany Payam, Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Gazal State. The deceased, identified as Abuk Garang, had recently given birth to a baby girl. Residents are in shock, as Garang had just delivered[Read More…]
Cholera vaccination kicks in Bentiu
By Bosco Bush and Deng Athian Ministry of Health and its partners have launched a cholera vaccination campaign in Bentiu, Unity State to combat the spread of the disease into most areas. The campaign in Bentiu followed similar cholera campaigns launched in Renk, Malakal and Juba. National Minister of[Read More…]
Soldier jumps off moving car for money, dies
By Hou Akot Hou South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) officer has lost his life Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State after he jumped out of a moving car to collect part of his money carried away by wind. The incident occurred Tuesday while a passenger vehicle was[Read More…]
Drivers relieved from controversial license order
By Philip Buda Ladu Inspector General of Police (IGP), has annulled a unilateral order issued by the Director General of Traffic Police, Maj. Gen. Kon John Akot on the validity of Driving License Permits. In his controversial order dated January 4, 2025, Gen. Akot directed that the duration of[Read More…]
SPLM meets over ailing economy
By Yiep Joseph Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Economic Taskforce convened a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the worsening economic situation in the country. The meeting, held at the SPLM headquarters, included key figures such as Vice President for the Economic Cluster and Deputy Chairperson Dr. James Wani Igga, Senior[Read More…]
Returnees to receive brick laying machines-RRC
By Hou Akot Hou Chairperson of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State has announced that 83 brick laying machines will be provided to returnees and vulnerable host communities. This is meant to assist them in establishing permanent structures, returnees have been occupying public facilities[Read More…]
EES denounces rumors of land sell in Torit town
By Ijoo Bosco Government of Eastern Equatoria State has denounced rumors circulating within the Torit Municipal Council of its alleged involvement in the selling of land to individuals. In a statement to No. 1Citizen Newspaper, Press Secretary Oringa Geoffrey condemned the rumors in the strongest terms, asserting that they are[Read More…]
Duk County registers over 400 Cholera cases
By Manas James Okony Local authorities in Jonglei State’s Duk County are raising alarms over a severe cholera outbreak, which has resulted in at least 433 reported cases and 23 deaths since last month. In an interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Tuesday, Duk County Commissioner John[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal State dismantles roadblocks
By William Madouk Authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have dismantled unsanctioned roadblocks along the road linking the state to neighbouring states in a bid to tame corruption and extortion by men in uniform. This came after a security meeting led by NBGS’ governor, Simon Ober Mawut, which[Read More…]
Address endemic communal violence-Kiir urged
By William Madouk A civil society activist has called on President Salva Kiir Mayardit to deliver a state-of-the-nation address on communal violence that continues to claim the lives of innocent civilians. On Monday, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) latest quarterly brief on violence affecting civilians stated that[Read More…]