By Philip Buda Ladu Local authorities in Nasir County, Upper Nile State, reported that a Sunday night airstrike in Nasir town resulted in the deaths of 20 civilians, including women and children under five. County Commissioner, James Gatluak Lew confirmed to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Monday that Twenty[Read More…]
News
South Sudan concedes UPDF presence
By William Madouk Government of South Sudan has officially acknowledged presence of Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) in the country. Minister of Information Michael Makuei Lueth told reporters in Juba that the UPDF “technical and support units” is now in South Sudan under a military pact between the two[Read More…]
Thousands flee to Gambella
By No. 1 Citizen and agencies Security situation in Nasir and Ulang counties has forced thousands of people to cross to Ethiopia’s Gambella region, according to a UNHCR report published this week. Local authorities report that more than 10,000 people have fled across the border into the Gambella region[Read More…]
Save the Nile cleans Juba suburbs
By Yiep Joseph Save the Nile in collaboration with Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church (Hai Muhandisin) over the weekend led a cleanup initiative in Suk Darfur in Juba. This initiative was part of Global Youth Day (GYD 2025), a movement that inspires young people to “Be the Sermon” by[Read More…]
Yei Commissioner bans illegal logging
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Yei River County Commissioner, Taban Emmanuel Seme, has issued an Executive Order suspending all logging-related activities within the county, effective March 14, 2025. The order targets companies and individuals involved in logging, timber, and pole trading. Commissioner Seme stated the Executive Order aligns with the[Read More…]
SPLM-IO cites violations of 2018 peace deal
By Philip Buda Ladu Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) alarms that the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) is on the verge of collapse, citing “sustained and systematic violations”. In a press statement released by Deputy Chairman Oyet Nathaniel Pierino, the SPLM-IO[Read More…]
South Sudan on trump’s travel ban list
By No 1 Citizen and Agencies South Sudan is among 41 countries the Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for US citizens as part of a new ban, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters. The memo lists a total of 41 countries divided into three separate groups.[Read More…]
Heed Pope Francis
By Yiep Joseph A civil society activist has urged President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar to heed Pope Francis’s call for peace. On Friday Apostolic Nuncio, Monsignor Séamus Horgan handed over a written message from Pope Francis to President Salva Kiir and First Vice President, Dr.[Read More…]
SSFA delegation returns from CAF General Assembly
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan delegation led by South Sudan Football Association President Augustino Madout Parek has returned to Juba yesterday following their participation in the recently concluded CAF General Assembly in Cairo, Egypt. During their time in Egypt, the delegation took part in CAF’s general election, where[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Majok advances to Muay Thai finals in Thailand
By Manas James Okony South Sudanese fighter James Majok Gau has advanced to the finals of the World Muay Thai Championship in Pattaya, Thailand, following his victory over Netherlands challenger Joel Westerlink. The match took place on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone for the South Sudanese team in this[Read More…]
Syphilis cases rise in Aweil West
By Hou Akot Hou Medics in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, have reported an increase in cases of syphilis among young adolescent men and women in the area. Lual Khamis Lual, the deputy director of Nyamlel Hospital, revealed that they have observed a substantial surge in patients[Read More…]
South Sudan risks losing $67 Million World Bank project funding-minister warns
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan government is facing potential loss of $67 million in World Bank funding due to delays in implementation of country’s fibre optic project, according to Information Minister Michael Makuei Lueth. The warning, conveyed by Deputy Minister of Information David Yau Yau, came after the[Read More…]
Ethiopia offers scholarships to South Sudanese
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Ethiopian government has awarded scholarships to 36 South Sudanese medical doctors for postgraduate studies at various Ethiopian universities. The announcement was made during a Farwell program organized for 36 students by the Ethiopian Ambassador to South Sudan. Ambassador Nebil Mahdi Abdallahi, of the Ethiopian Embassy[Read More…]
Dr Igga cautions Jonglei governor
By Yiep Joseph First Deputy Chairman and Secretary General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Dr. James Wani Igga has cautioned the newly appointed Jonglei governor, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, about the innate challenges of governing the restive state. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of SPLM officials, including[Read More…]
Diplomats demand speedy action on peace implementation
By Yiep Joseph Diplomats in South Sudan reiterated a call for urgent action to advance peace implementation. On Thursday, the embassies of IGAD member states as well as major donor countries met in Juba, where they expressed the need to speed up the peace implementation. Participants in the meeting[Read More…]
Yei commissions construction of new classrooms
By James Innocent Yei River county has launched construction of three new classroom blocks at Yei Day Senior Secondary School. Yei Day is one of the few functioning government secondary schools in town. County Commissioner, Emmanuel Taban Seme, expressed profound gratitude to UNMISS for their generous support in funding[Read More…]
At least 21 members still in detention–SPLM/A-IO
By William Madouk Despite the release of eight officials on Tuesday, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A-IO) says 21 of its members are still being held in detention. “Well, until yesterday (Wednesday), before 2 p.m., the total number of the SPLM-IO detainees, there are 28, eight (8) of them[Read More…]
Activists detained over wrangle
By Hou Akot Hou Bulis Nguak, chairperson of the Civil Society Network in Aweil, was detained along with other members by National Security Service (NSS) operatives on Wednesday. Their detention, lasting from 10:00 AM until evening, stemmed from a dispute over the network’s legitimacy, according to Nguak. They were[Read More…]
Calls for independent investigation into Nasir clashes
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan’s peace monitors call for an urgent and independent investigation into the recent violent clashes in Nasir. Ceasefire Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) Thursday technical meeting in Juba, focused on agenda. CTSAMVM, the multinational body responsible for monitoring compliance with the 2018[Read More…]
Minister vows to boost trade
By Yiep Joseph The newly appointed Minister of Trade and Industry Atong Kuol has vowed to strengthen the country’s ability to export products to the world. Atong who replaced Joseph Mum Majak expressed her commitment during a welcoming ceremony held at the Ministry’s premises in Juba. The Minister displayed[Read More…]