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…]
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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…]
Diplomacy in action: outcomes of Kiir visit to Ethiopia
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has returned to Juba following a two-day state visit to Ethiopia that has been described as productive and outcome-oriented. According to the Presidential Press Unit, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Monday Simaya Kumba, said the visit significantly strengthened diplomatic ties between[Read More…]
AU delegation in Juba to engage leaders on peace and bilateral ties
By Sabri Dibaco The African Union high representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea had landed in Juba on Wednesday for an official visit. According to the statement from the South Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, the African Union representative, visited[Read More…]
Bishop Hiiboro Calls Eye Care Mission a Model of Global Solidarity
By Sabri Dibaco The Catholic Bishop of Tambura-Yambio Diocese has expressed gratitude to a Spanish medical mission team for their continued support in providing eye care services to residents in Yambio. During their third visit to Yambio, the Spanish medical mission team provided consultations, treatments, and minor procedures to dozens[Read More…]
God exists in the heavens, the eternal, everlasting Creator, Jesus Christ our Lord
Sermon Title: A Warning to the Rich Overflowing Among the Chosen People of the Eternal Lord in Today’s World. James 5:1–20 My dear brother and sister in Christ our Lord, greetings to you all in the fold of our living, eternal God, here in beloved South Sudan. On this blessed[Read More…]
Sermon Title: Agency – Let people regard us as stewards of the mysteries of God. What is required of stewards, above all, is that each one be found faithful (in beloved South Sudan). Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 4:1–21 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ our Lord, welcome all of you[Read More…]
South Sudan, Uganda to form committee to investigate border confrontations
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Army and neighboring Uganda have agreed to form a joint committee to investigate the recent armed confrontation at the border. On Monday, the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) engaged in an encroachment plan in South Sudan’s Kajo Keji County, according to the county[Read More…]
Africa must strategically leverage U.S. policy shifts for economic growth
By Staff writer Chairperson of East African Business Council (EABC) has urged African nations to forge a unified stance and strengthen public-private partnerships to leverage evolving U.S. trade policies for inclusive and sustainable growth. John Lual Akol made the call during a webinar titled “Trump, Trade, and Africa: Turning Policy[Read More…]
Below-normal rainfall expected over most parts of Greater Horn of Africa
By Staff Writer IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has officially released the seasonal climate forecast for March to May (MAM) 2025. This season is crucial for the equatorial regions of the Greater Horn of Africa, contributing up to 60% of the annual rainfall in many areas. The MAM[Read More…]
East African leaders revive political federation dream
By Philip Buda Ladu East African Community (EAC) Heads of State have agreed to expedite the establishment of a political federation, an ultimate stage of regional integration envisioned by the bloc’s founding fathers in 1963. The decision comes during a high-level side event celebrating the EAC’s 25th anniversary. In a[Read More…]
South Sudan urges swift operationalization of Loss and Damage Fund
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan has called on the international community to expedite the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund, to help vulnerable countries cope with devastating impacts of climate change. South Sudan Minister of Environment and Forestry, Josephine Napwon Cosmas emphasized the urgent need for the fund,[Read More…]
Sudan war spilling into Abyei-UN
By No. Citizen and Agencies Ongoing conflict in Sudan is “exacerbating instability” in Abyei, a 10,000 plus square kilometer contested area between Sudan and South Sudan. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) heard this week that Abyei is claimed by both sides – RSF (Rapid Support Forces) and the[Read More…]
Cross-border talks adopt community disarmament
By Yiep Joseph A high-level meeting of Ateker Cluster leaders from South Sudan, Kenya, and Uganda has resolved a concurrent regional disarmament program for bordering communities. The talks that kicked off on the 30th of October and ended on the 31st in Moroto, Uganda, brought representatives from South Sudan,[Read More…]
EAC deploys experts to combat MPox outbreak
By No. 1 Citizen For the first time, the East African Community (EAC) is operationalizing its Rapidly Deployable Expert (RDE) Pool in response to an international public health emergency due to the spreading Mpox virus disease outbreak. EAC Partner States such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and[Read More…]
Great Lakes audit begins ahead of ministerial summit
By William Madouk The 25th meeting of International Conference of Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) audit committee commences in Juba with focus on accountability, transparency and oversight in the Great Lakes region. The 3-day audit meeting precedes the Great Lakes ministerial summit against illicit exploitation of natural resources scheduled for[Read More…]