By Lodu William Odiya and Yiep Joseph   The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has called on South Sudan government to accelerate issues surrounding Dr. Riek Machar and other political detainees. The peace monitors made the call in a quarterly report on the status of the implementation of[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou and Lodu William Odiya   Council of chiefs in Turalei Payam of Warrap state has straightened out strict policies urging farmers to restrain their cattle to avoid crop destruction. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Newspaper, Chief Deng Nyuol said some crops have started to show signs[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou Farmers in Twic County in Warrap State are grappling with significant losses following a destructive invasion of grasshoppers that has laid waste to vast swathes of crops. The affected areas include Apurun, Rieu, Makol, and Kuec, all located within Turalei Payam. With their farms extensively damaged,[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   The commissioner of Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria State has called on the national government and well-wishers to intervene as road connectivity worsened in the area. With the series of rain, in most areas, roads and bridges got spoiled, making the movement of people and their[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has reaffirmed its commitment to investigate the attack on the top police officer. Maj. Gen. Dr. Stephen Warikozi, the Director of Research and Transformation at South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS), was attacked at his residence in Juba on Sunday.[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   The youth of Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria state have yesterday applauded Governor Louis Lobong Lojore for maintaining peace across the state. This follows the Governor’s engagement in a meeting with the Youth of Magwi County at the State Secretariat Hall. According to a statemen[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued new directives requiring all shipments destined for Kenya, and those transiting through Kenya to South Sudan and other countries, to be accompanied by a Certificate of Origin (COO) from the country of export. The directive, effective July 1, 2025,[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Authorities in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, reaffirmed their commitment this week to strengthening security of humanitarian aid workers and ensuring the smooth delivery of essential services to the community. The pledge came during a high-level coordination meeting held over the week at County Headquarters[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya and Jacob Onuha Nelson   Government of Japan has donated five hundred million Japanese Yen, equivalent to $3.2 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) as a life-saving food assistance and school meals across South Sudan. According to a statement on Wednesday, the funding would enable[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a stern warning to corrupt government officials, declaring the practice, a “non-negotiable vice”. The President made the remarks on Wednesday, July 16, during re-opening of the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly, after over six months’ recess. The[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   South Sudan Transitional National Legislative Assembly has advised members to use a well-established channel when expressing grievances, calling on them to strive and uplift rather than dividing. On her remarks during an official opening of the Assembly yesterday, the speaker of the Parliament, Rt. Hon.[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   South Sudan Transitional National Legislative Assembly’s Speaker, Rt. Jemma Nunu Kumba has called on the Ministry of Finance and Planning, to prioritize medical allowances for lawmakers. The speaker made the call during the reopening of the Assembly on Wednesday. In addition to delay in salaries,[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   South Sudan President, Salva Kiir has urged holdout groups to embrace dialogue, stressing the urgent need for peace, reconciliation and nation building. In his speech during the ceremonial opening of the Revitalized Transitional National Legislature, The president expressed concern on the suffering endured by South[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   Human right activist has urged the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and technology to recall current scholarship list, and place an immediate halt, to all related processes until a transparent, inclusive, and impartial review is conducted. This comes following a recent complaint from the student[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch   Bor Municipal Council has received a donation of five excavators and two emergency water pump machines from International Organization for Migration (IOM). The equipment is intended to improve the town’s sanitation and drainage system, which has been severely impacted by recent floods. These machines are[Read More…]

By Lodu Willam Odiya   Authorities in Warrap, declared plans to shift administration to scene of violence as alternative approach for permanent solution to recuring violence in the state. According to the state minister of information and communication, Mamer Bath Marol, the government is perturbed by barbaric and widespread communal[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya and Alan Clement   At least four hundred pupils from St. Charles Lwanga primary school in Morobo County will benefit from the school uniform material donated by the County commissioner in an effort to support education and foster inclusivity. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Newspaper on[Read More…]