By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese refugees living in Palorinya Refugee Settlement in Obongi District have welcomed the latest progress towards the construction of the long-awaited Laropi Bridge across the River Nile, describing the development as a major step that will improve transport, trade, and access to essential services. Their[Read More…]
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Refugees and cost community drivers in Uganda accuse police of extortion and misconduct
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese refugee drivers and their counterparts from the Ugandan host community in Adjumani District have jointly accused traffic police officers of alleged extortion, unfair enforcement of traffic laws, and unprofessional conduct, calling on the government to intervene. The grievances were formally presented on Tuesday, July[Read More…]
EAC moves closer to political confederation after Rwanda consultations
By Sabri Dibaco The East African Community (EAC) has successfully concluded national consultations on the drafting of the Constitution of the East African Political Confederation in the Republic of Rwanda, following extensive stakeholder engagements held in Kigali, Huye, Nyagatare, and Rubavu. The EAC Constitutional Experts paid a courtesy call on[Read More…]
South Sudan, and Tanzania to sign agriculture cooperation deal in August
By Sabri Dibaco The Republic of South Sudan and Tanzania have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in August 2016, a move aimed at boosting food production, agricultural trade, and technical cooperation between the two East African Community (EAC) partner states. The[Read More…]
Man killed in alleged adultery dispute in El Mareem town
By Hou Akot Hou A man has been killed in El Mareem town in Sudan’s South Kordofan State following an alleged dispute over an adulterous relationship with another man’s wife, authorities said. The suspect, identified as Magak Yai Lual, believed to be in his mid-30s, is currently in police custody[Read More…]
DIPLOMACY: ADC calls for dialogue, credible elections in South Sudan
By Yiep Joseph The African Diplomatic Corps (ADC) has renewed its commitment to dialogue, peace, and democratic transition in South Sudan. The body called on political leaders and citizens to embrace dialogue and work together toward peaceful and inclusive dialogue ahead of elections scheduled for December 2026. The call was[Read More…]
South Sudanese refugees in Uganda are ready to participate in the 2026 elections
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese refugees living in Adjumani District of the West Nile region, Uganda, have expressed their readiness to participate in the upcoming elections in South Sudan, calling on the government and electoral authorities to ensure a free, fair, and transparent electoral process. In an interview with[Read More…]
Ethiopia, and South Sudan strengthen urban development partnership
By Louis Laku Ethiopia and South Sudan have taken a significant step toward strengthening cooperation in urban planning and housing development following a high-level meeting between senior officials from both countries. The chief executive officer of the Ethiopian Federal Housing Corporation, Dr. Rashad Kamal, on Friday led an official delegation[Read More…]
Students in Kampala demand improved security after viral robbery incident
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese students studying in daily schools across Kampala City have called on the Ugandan government to strengthen security following a viral video showing suspected gangs robbing pedestrians at the Nsambya traffic lights in Kampala City. The video, which circulated widely on social media this week,[Read More…]
Refugee traders demand urgent rehabilitation of Maaji-Adjumani road
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese refugee traders living in Maaji II Refugee Settlement in Adjumani District are calling for the urgent rehabilitation of the Maaji-Adjumani town road, saying heavy rains have worsened its condition and disrupted transport, trade, and access to essential services. The traders appealed during an exclusive[Read More…]
Fighting in South Kordofan leaves communities in humanitarian crisis
By Deng Athian Thousands of civilians have been displaced and forced into harsh living conditions following renewed fighting between forces of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) and members of the Atoro community in South Kordofan. According to community representatives, the latest wave of violence, which intensified in early May,[Read More…]
Nyumanzi leaders call for peace as gang violence continues to claim lives
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Cultural and church leaders in Nyumanzi Refugee Settlement have urged youths to abandon gang violence and engage in productive activities following a series of revenge killings that have left the community living in fear. The leaders appealed while speaking to No. 1 Citizen Newspaper on Monday,[Read More…]
Ebola task force stops lorry carrying 200 children, orders return to Koboko
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto The Obongi District Ebola Task Force and District Security Committee on Sunday impounded a Fuso lorry carrying more than 200 children and 18 adults who were being transported from Koboko District to Adjumani District amid heightened Ebola surveillance measures. The operation was conducted at the Obongi[Read More…]
A mother in tears as her husband used child’s school fees for Arsenal victory celebration
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto A woman in Pagirinya refugee camp, identified as Morio Gloria, has spoken out in pain after her husband allegedly forcefully took 290,000 Ugandan shillings meant for their child’s school fees and used the money to pay what he called an “Arsenal contribution.” Speaking to No. 1[Read More…]
African Diplomatic Corps calls for dialogue, and credible elections in South Sudan
By Yiep Joseph The African Diplomatic Corps (ADC) has renewed its commitment to dialogue, peace, and democratic transition in South Sudan. The body called on political leaders and citizens to embrace dialogue and work together toward peaceful and inclusive dialogue ahead of elections scheduled for December 2026. The call was[Read More…]
Unknown thieves raid widow’s home in Palorinya refugee settlement
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto A widow and mother of six children in Palorinya Refugee Resettlement is appealing for urgent support after unknown thieves allegedly raided her home and stole money meant for her son’s school fees. The incident occurred at around 8:00 AM on Monday when the woman, identified as[Read More…]
Refugees in Adjumani urge new leaders to defend their rights
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Refugees living in the Pagirinya refugee settlement in Adjumani District have called on newly sworn-in leaders, members of Parliament, to prioritise the protection of refugee rights and improve welfare services in the settlement. The refugees made the remarks during an exclusive interview with No. 1 Citizen[Read More…]
South Sudan, Uganda speakers discuss cooperation, elections
By Sabri Dibaco The speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Joseph Ngere Paciko, held talks with his Ugandan counterpart, Anita Annette, aimed at strengthening parliamentary cooperation between South Sudan and Uganda. According to a press release from the Office of the Speaker, the talks focused on areas including capacity[Read More…]
Kiir returns back to Juba after boosting regional ties
By Sabri Dibaco President Salva Kiir Mayardit returned to Juba on Wednesday after concluding official visits to Djibouti and Uganda aimed at strengthening South Sudan’s diplomatic and regional relations. During the visits, President Kiir attended the inauguration ceremonies of Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh and Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.[Read More…]
President Kiir is in Kampala for Museveni’s inauguration
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has arrived in Kampala to attend the inauguration ceremony of Uganda’s President-elect Yoweri Museveni, scheduled for Tuesday. According to the Presidential Press Unit, President Kiir will also hold bilateral talks with President Museveni during his visit. “While in Kampala, Kiir will hold bilateral[Read More…]