By Mamer Abraham At least two people were burned to death in a Saturday morning fire at Marol Market in Bor town, Jonglei State of South Sudan. The state police commissioner, Elia Kosta, confirmed the incident, saying the fire started at 2:30 a.m. in Marol Market. According to the police[Read More…]
Year: 2023
Gov’t signs UN conventions on transnational crimes
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan has signed three international UN treaties that aim at curbing transnational crimes, terrorism financing, and drug trafficking. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Amb. James Pitia Morgan signed the three conventions on behalf of the government during a ceremony held at[Read More…]
South Sudan Bureau saves citizens of ‘Toxic’ maize
By William Madouk East African Community (EAC) experts in their laboratory retests have confirmed the presence of high aflatoxin on the maize that South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) rejected. Many lives could have been at risk of getting exposed to cancer should the cancer-causing Ugandan maize enter the[Read More…]
Investor fatigue hits South Sudan’s oil production
By Charles K Mark South Sudan’s oil production has drastically reduced due to investor anxiety. Managing director of Nile Petroleum Corporation, (Nilepet) Engineer, Mr. Bernard Amour Makeny disclosed on Sunday, upon his return from China. The Managing Director attributed the decline in oil production, especially in Blocks 3 and 7,[Read More…]
They think I am a soldier
I’m not a soldier. In fact, I would be a soldier if the civil war were still continuing. I’m a middleborn and, middleborns and lastborn were the ones forcefully recruited into the then SPLA. If there were a few firstborns recruited, then it was either there was no one else[Read More…]
The search for small heavens in our big hells
I thought growing up, that hell was some kind of a place reserved for sinners or sometimes those who go to the bar on Sundays. I was also told that those who prayed constantly would have another place where they would never lack anything, a beautiful place in the fullness[Read More…]
Let us protect the National Coat of Arms
By Deng Akoldit Ajuong South Sudan is a sovereign country that gained its independence in 2011 with five important National symbols. These are the National Coat of Arms, the National Flag, the National Anthem, and the National Currency. On behalf of the citizens, we thank the Ministry of Information, Communication,[Read More…]
Cardinal Ameyu to ordain four Seminarians
By Charles K Mark Four seminarians are set first ordination by Cardinal of Juba, His Eminence, Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla once he arrives. Auxiliary bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba announced on Thursday, that the ordination scheduled for November 11, this year. He said it will be the[Read More…]
Cabinet approves mining proposal
By Gladys Fred Kole Council of Ministers, in a meeting on Friday, adopted and passed a mining technical proposal document presented by the minister of mining. Deputy Minister of Information, Jacob Korok Maiju the Cabinet meeting was chaired by President Salva Kiir. According to Korok, the cabinet adopted and[Read More…]
No mistreatment of South Sudanese students in Rwanda-Ambassador
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan Ambassador to Uganda has dismissed allegations of mistreatment of South Sudanese students in Rwanda. Ambassador, Simon Juach Deng Juach is also a non-resident ambassador to Rwanda and Burundi. In an exclusive interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Juach said he had not heard[Read More…]
Police officer kills self with grenade
By Yang Ater Yang A police officer in Rumbek town, Lakes State of South Sudan, has succumbed to a hand grenade explosion that he detonated under unclear circumstances, injuring six other family members. The police spokesperson in the state, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, confirmed the incident to the No.[Read More…]
A woman commits suicide
By Yang Ater Yang A 30-year-old lady has committed suicide by hanging, in Yali Payam, of Yirol East County, Lakes State. State Police spokesperson Elijah Mabor Makuac confirmed that the woman, a mother of an undisclosed number of children, committed suicide on Thursday in her own house. Mabor said[Read More…]
South Sudan lobbies humanitarian support from Middle East
By Aweye Teddy Onam South Sudan is lobbying for humanitarian assistance in the Middle East. Council of Ministers, on Friday, directed the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Albino Akol to visit the United Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. According to Deputy Information Minister Jacob Maiju[Read More…]
Gov’t mulls attracting refugees for polls
Charles K Mark South Sudan government plans attractive policies for refugees to return and participate in elections. Deputy Information Minister Dr. Jacob Maiju Korok disclosed to the press, saying the government eager to hold elections by 2024 and preparations are ongoing. “As you know, repatriation of refugees is voluntary.[Read More…]
Foreign airline companies face expulsion
By Bida Elly David Council of Ministers on Friday resolved to expel seven foreign aircraft companies over registration forgery in South Sudan. According to Deputy Minister of Information, Jacob Maiju Korok, the cabinet has taken the decision to ensure the safety of South Sudan airspace. “There was forgery on[Read More…]
UAP defies Labour Ministry
By William Madouk Ten UAP national workers, who were terminated, are still in dilemma, as the company has persisted to ignore implementing Ministry of Labor resolutions. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, yesterday, one of the affected staff, speaking on condition of anonymity, expressed worries over UAP Company’s[Read More…]
Gov’t probes Nimule mutiny propaganda
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan ambassador to Uganda has dismissed allegations of an attack at the Nimule border town. Amb. Simon Juach Deng Juach told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper the claims are baseless, and that the government is investigating the incident. He said the speculations on social media[Read More…]
A Critical Misunderstanding of Contracts of Service and Contracts for Service
By Gama Hassan Oscas In the context of labor and employment law, a fundamental issue plagues South Sudan: the alarming confusion surrounding the distinction between “contracts of service” and “contracts for service.” This misunderstanding exists not only among employers and employees but also extends to labor officials and members of[Read More…]
The roles of diplomatic missions overseas; what is in the lens perspective of South Sudanese
By Bona Bol Biar Wel “Diplomacy is the art of communicating and negotiating with international organizations or other countries for mutually beneficial results as well as maintaining peaceful relations.” It is actually a critical tool for impacting international relations as it plays an integral role in terms of intercountry interactions. Theoretically, diplomacy[Read More…]
South Sudan delegation leaves for Interparliamentary Union Assembly, in Angola
By Victor Dodo South Sudan government delegation has travelled to Angola to attend Interparliamentary Union assembly scheduled for next week, in Luanda. National Legislative Assembly speaker, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba, leads South Sudan’s delegation. South Sudan joins hundreds of parliamentarians from across the world to exchange views and[Read More…]