By Mamer Abraham Minister of interior has delivered her pledges to the South Sudan National Civil Defense Service (SSCDS) to lift its face to enable smooth service delivery. Angelina Teny, who recently assumed office, assured the civil defense officers that they were free to report work challenges to her[Read More…]
Year: 2023
Simon; latest child to reunite with family
By Gladys Fred Kole International children’s rights organization ‘Save the Children’ has reunited a record over 7,000 lost children with their families after being separated by conflict, nearly the last 7 years. Thirteen-year-old Simon becomes the latest child to be reunited with his family this year after three months[Read More…]
Chamber of Commerce to investigate Custom market misconducts
By Gladys Fred Kole National Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture has formed a committee to investigate the customs market and city chamber office over corruption. No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper has learnt that the investigation committee was formed at an executive meeting on October 16th, 2023, to resolve[Read More…]
Over five newborn babies dumped in a month
By Charles K Mark At least five cases of newborn babies abandoned by their mothers and found in different locations in Juba-South Sudan, have been reported within a period of one month. A report from Central Equatoria State Ministry of Gender, Child and Social welfare indicates that most of[Read More…]
South Sudan ratifies treaty on statelessness
By Bida Elly David Members of the Revitalized Transitional Legislative Assembly on Tuesday ratified the International Convention on Statelessness permitting accommodation of stateless persons from Countries across the world. The 1954-1961 United Nations International Convention on statelessness was aimed to address and reduce challenges faced by citizens who have[Read More…]
We need more women in politics
Kiden Stela Mandela Women’s participation in politics is essential for the development of democratic societies. When women are considered in political leadership, they bring varied standpoints and experiences to the table, resulting in more knowledgeable decision-making. Women’s political partaking also leads to policies that are supplementary and inclusive and[Read More…]
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a widespread issue that affects, mostly women worldwide. In South Sudan, many of the cases go unreported either the victims don’t know how to report them to the relevant authorities or because there are no reporting centers. It is critical to recognize that reporting on GBV[Read More…]
Oil curse, the blame game – a disaster in the making
By Joseph Ring Lang The Oil Curse After independence from Sudan, we in the Country which is now called South Sudan inherited the pipelines that were transferring Crude Oil from Southern Sudan to Northern Sudan where it reaches international markets through Port Sudan. Originally, it was Northern Sudan that[Read More…]
The alpha and omega of this land
You can lose anything in this country before you get it. This country has its owners, the alpha and omega of the land. The men who make money and still don’t know what to do with it! You failed to get that job, right? It wasn’t your fault. You actually[Read More…]
Police detains duo deaf over theft
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Madhol Payam of Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State in South Sudan, are holding two deaf persons on theft allegations. The two suspects, identified as Garang and Aken, were arrested on Tuesday at Dokul Boma, Madhol Payam, with two rams tied[Read More…]
Magwi-Torit accident injures four
By Ijoo Bosco A speedy car overturned on Magwi-Torit Road in Torit County, Eastern Equatoria State of South Sudan, causing serious injuries to four people on board. Director for traffic police in Eastern Equatoria state, 2nd Lt. Adam Satiro Emmanuel, told No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that the incident happened[Read More…]
Women appeal for training on GBV reporting
By Hou Akot Hou Women have petitioned the government and partners to empower them on how to report gender-based violence (GBV) cases among the community. The women in Aweil South County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State said partners such as the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), could[Read More…]
Women urged to unite ahead of elections
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria state Advisor on economic affairs has called on women to embrace unity and peaceful coexistence, ahead of the planned 2024 elections. German Charles Ojok told a group of over thirty women who gathered for a two-day Political Parties Act 2012 amendment forum that they[Read More…]
UMISS holds peace dissemination rally
By Hou Akot Hou United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) held a one-day peace rally at Malek-alel’s headquarters for Aweil South County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State to disseminate the revitalized agreement, on Monday. The rally was meant to enlighten the public on the revitalized peace pact that[Read More…]
Minister urges women to join politics
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria state Minister of Gender, Child and Social Welfare encourages mature young women to join other political parties to achieve 35% affirmative action. Minister Jenifer Nabongorika told women to select parties of their interest wisely to improve their performance and enjoy the benefits of political participation.[Read More…]
Man arrested for setting houses ablaze
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Udhum Payam of Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, are holding a 29-year-old man accused of having set fire to five grass-thatched tukuls over the weekend at his residence in Udhum village. The suspect is identified as Pan-Kot Bol, who is[Read More…]
Mundri demands separate state
By Alex Daniel Digi Greater Mundri communities submitted a letter to South Sudan’s President, Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, through the state governor requesting the creation of a new state in Western Equatoria. Silvester Juma Tanga, chairperson of the Greater Mundri Communities, stated in a letter signed on 11th October[Read More…]
Man arrested for setting houses ablaze
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Udhum Payam of Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, are holding a 29-year-old man accused of having set fire to five grass-thatched tukuls over the weekend at his residence in Udhum village. The suspect is identified as Pan-Kot Bol, who is[Read More…]
Upgrade border security-Gen. Akec
By William Madouk Inspector General of Police, Gen. Majak Akec said there is a need to properly equip border police units for enhanced border protection. Gen. Akec made this plea on Monday during a joint briefing of police officers at police headquarters in Buluk by the minister of interior,[Read More…]
Undersecretary urges funding Health Ministry
By Aweye Teddy Onam Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, Ader Machar Aciek has called on partners to support the Ministry’s 2023 National Malaria Indicators Survey, which aims to evaluate progress made against targeted core malaria control interventions set forth in the National Malaria Strategic Plan 2020-2025. “I call[Read More…]