By Jacob Onuha Nelson President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the newly appointed Governor of Upper Nile State, Lt. General James Koang Chuol, to immediately prioritize ending the ongoing hostilities and restoring lasting peace to the State. The President’s directive came during the swearing-in ceremony on Thursday. President Kiir,[Read More…]
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EABC drives regional policy to boost trade
By Staff Writer East African Business Council (EABC), in partnership with the EAC Secretariat and GIZ, gathered private sector leaders from all eight EAC Partner States to validate a regional policy advocacy agenda aimed at dismantling trade barriers and expanding the services sector across the East African Community. The[Read More…]
NBG parliament goes on recess
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr el Ghazal state parliament has begun a three-month recess that is slated to end in early July, according to the parliamentarians. The closure of the state’s legislative assembly follows a lengthy period in which they have been deliberating issues affecting local citizens. Garang[Read More…]
UNDP, gov’t launch peace-building projects
By Yiep Joseph United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with Ministry of Peacebuilding launched two peace-building projects aimed at fostering peace among communities. The projects are Community Violence Reduction Partnerships with the White Nile and Sobat River Communities to Advance Socioeconomic Cohesion and Peace and Preventing Violent Extremism[Read More…]
King Peni, Jadalla explore cooperation
By Staff writer In a significant diplomatic engagement, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, Governor of Central Equatoria State, held discussions on Wednesday with His Majesty Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, King of the Azande Kingdom at the State Secretariat in Juba. The talks centered on forging robust partnerships in trade,[Read More…]
Smart agriculture investment key to South Sudan’s carbon reduction targets-analyst
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A senior policy analyst and civil society activist is urging the South Sudan government to prioritize community-driven smart agriculture initiatives and reforestation efforts as a measure to reduce the country’s carbon footprint. Boboya James emphasized the need for incentives to encourage tree planting and maintain[Read More…]
Airstrike drives Akobo residents to Ethiopia
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Section of Akobo residents have fled their homes to neighbouring Ethiopia following aerial bombardment and fear of hovering gunships in the area. In an exclusive phone call interview with No.1 Citizen Newspaper, the commissioner of Akobo County, Puok Nyang confirmed the bombardment at the outskirts[Read More…]
Gen. Majur laid to rest
By Yiep Joseph Lt. Gen. David Majur Dak who was killed in Nasir County, Upper Nile State last week, has been laid to rest at Heroes Cemetery in Simba Grounds, Juba City. The event, on Wednesday, was well-attended, concluded with full honors and a 21-gun salute. Lt. Gen. Majur[Read More…]
Lainya levies taxes on cattle
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Lainya County has enacted a new Executive Order, dated March 14, 2025, imposing local taxes on cattle herders and their migratory activities. The county commissioner, Robert John Morris Lasu issued an order intended to address persistent tensions between local farmers and pastoralists. On another hand[Read More…]
Gen. Koang appointed upper Nile governor
By Staff Writer President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed Lt. General James Koang Chuol as the new governor of Upper Nile State, a region currently experiencing turmoil. This decision comes after the dismissal of his predecessor, James Odhok Oyai, although no official explanation has been provided for his removal.[Read More…]
Police investigates death of an unknown man
By Hou Akot Hou Police are investigating the discovery of human remains in a dense forest. Residents of Aroyo Payam, Aweil Center County, in Northern Bahr El Gazal state, speculate that the man may have been killed and consumed by wild animals or possibly a cannibal while hunting in[Read More…]
MPs, youth engaged on combating hunger, malnutrition
By Yiep Joseph Action Against Hunger (ACF) has engaged members of parliament (MPs) and youth in collective efforts to combat hunger and malnutrition in the country. During the one-day high-level dialogue that brought together MPs and youth, Simon Malual Deng, a member of parliament, called on the youth to[Read More…]
Over 50,000 displaced in Upper Nile
By Philip Buda Ladu Escalating violence in Nasir, Ulang, and Baliet counties in Upper Nile State has displaced an estimated 50,000 people since late February 2025, with 10,000 fleeing across the border into Ethiopia, said Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho in a statement extended to this outlet. She states that[Read More…]
Peace deal under ‘challenges’- R-JMEC
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement is facing its “most serious challenges” since it signing, warned Ambassador Major General (Rtd) George Aggrey Owinow, interim chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC). Addressing the African Union Peace and Security Council virtually on Tuesday, Owinow[Read More…]
SPLM/A-IO withdraws from peace mechanisms
By Philip Buda Ladu Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) has announced an immediate freeze of its participation in key peace implementation mechanisms, citing the continued “illegal detention” of its members and escalating political tensions. In a press statement issued by Deputy Chairman Oyet Nathaniel Pierino, the SPLM/A-IO[Read More…]
Diplomats offer to facilitate dialogue
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Western nations have offered to mediate a direct dialogue among leaders including President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny. This comes as the United Nations warns that the country is on the brink of renewed conflict following escalating violence in Upper[Read More…]
Women urge peace parties to de-escalate conflict in Nasir
By Yiep Joseph Women activists Monday called for a cessation of hostilities, particularly in Nasir County, Upper Nile State. Their call came after a confrontation between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and SPLA-IO-backed White Army in Nasir County, Upper Nile State. Speaking at a press conference in[Read More…]
South Sudanese grab World Muay Thai champions trophy
By Manas James Olony Two elite fighters from South Sudan have made history by winning championships at the sixth edition of the World Muay Thai Championship, marking a significant achievement for the world’s newest nation. The two champions, James Majok Gau and Stephen Okony (also known as Sky), were[Read More…]
Import goods standards compliance training kicks off
By Jacob Onuha Nelson National Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, opened a workshop and seminar on the Pre-Verification of Conformity to Standards (CBCA) services, aimed at enhancing the quality and safety of imported goods in South Sudan. The event, organized in by Jasmine Contracting Trade and[Read More…]
Environmental law gaps undermine Climate Change fight
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Environmentalists assert that policy weaknesses and the absence of robust environmental laws are hindering South Sudan’s ability to combat climate change. The National Water Resources and Irrigation Department estimates approximately two million climate change refugees in South Sudan, displaced by floods or migrating in search[Read More…]