By Mamer Abraham Internally Displaced Persons in Bentiu, Unity State of South Sudan are protesting against suspension of humanitarian assistance, as the agencies face constraints of resources. Visibly hungry protesters, most of whom are women and children, some with empty saucepans, on Wednesday, matched in the streets of Bentiu town.[Read More…]
Year: 2023
Economist suggests sharing of oil money to citizens
By William Madouk A senior economist has suggested that South Sudan’s government distributes oil proceeds to citizens through cash transfer with a tax stipend as a proper way of managing the oil revenues. Prof. Shanta Devarajan, a Senior Director for Development Economics (DEC) and ex-acting Chief Economist at the World[Read More…]
Righteous living is healthy
By Chol Peter Majoh Habitual righteous living, the consistent, daily and constant practice of doing the right things, even at whatever cost. In simple, be a man or a woman; a lady or a gentleman of virtuousness. I urge you, just please strive to do it; And likely, you shall[Read More…]
The National Economic Conference initiated by the government of South Sudan through the Ministry of Finance and Planning is a good move to tap into innovative ideas for addressing economic challenges facing the country. The forum is an important vehicle to shape the economic landscape of South Sudan. The economic[Read More…]
Pariang Hospital receives essential medicines
By Yien Gattour Pariang Hospital in the Ruweng Administrative Area has received sufficient drug supplies after eight months of scarcity. The medicines were supplied by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the National Ministry of Health. The supplies, consisting of medicines and equipment, will help address the shortage of[Read More…]
Measles, Polio vaccination ongoing in Unity State
By Yien Gattour A five-day measles and polio vaccination campaign targeting children between the age of 5-15 has begun in Rubkona County of Unity State. This began after cases of measles increased in Bentiu IDP camp and Rubkona town. Unity State has registered 1,200 cases and over 73 deaths due[Read More…]
Army credited for accountability
By Mamer Abraham Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission commended the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) for holding accountable soldiers responsible for capital crimes against civilians. While addressing the August House yesterday, the R-JMEC Interim Chairperson Charles Tai Gituai reported that there has been progress in enforcing accountability among[Read More…]
Bright Stars return to heroic receiption
By Charles K. Mark In a display of support and unity, the South Sudan Basketball Team returned home to a hero’s welcome after a remarkable journey in the FIBA World Cup in the Philippines. Tears, chants and traditional dances marked the celebration as thousands flocked to Juba International Airport[Read More…]
SPLA-IO receives eight army defectors
By Manas James Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO), led by First Vice President Riek Machar, has received eight officers who defected from Gen. Johnson Olony’s SPLA-IO Kitgwang faction. Under the leadership of Lt. Col. Kuol Thon Kur, the defectors cited poor administration as reason for leaving their previous[Read More…]
Slow progress for conduct of elections- RJMEC
By Mamer Abraham Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) decries sluggish implementation of key tasks South Sudan’s revitalized peace agreement. RJMEC interim Chairperson, Charles Tai Gituai made the observation while giving quarterly report to the national Assembly, in Juba. He said that parties to the agreement lack commitment to[Read More…]
South Sudan plans alternative oil pipeline
By Bida Elly David The Minister of Petroleum, Puot Kang Chol said plans are underway for South Sudan to establish its own oil pipeline following years of dependency on Sudan. Speaking during the second day of the national economic conference, Mr. Kang said the government faced numerous challenges, including paying[Read More…]
Thirteen-year-old girl commits suicide
By Yang Ater Yang Police reports death of a 13-year-old girl due to suicide in Rumbek East County, Lakes State. Lakes State police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that the girl committed suicide by hanging, on Sunday. He said the incident occurred in[Read More…]
IGAD warns of climate change menaces
By Mamer Abraham Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Workneh Gebeyehu, has warned of a possible resurgence of climate risks in the region. Mr. Workneh was speaking during the Africa Climate Summit High-Level Ministerial Dialogue in Nairobi, Kenya. He said that climate change had imposed challenges on[Read More…]
Price stabilization dominates economic conference
By William Madouk A plenary discussion on the second day of the ongoing National Economic Conference was dominated by how the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) could stabilize prices in the market. It all sparked off when Central Bank governor, Johnny Ohisa presented on the role of the BoSS in[Read More…]
Why National Economic Conference is essential for South Sudan’s weak economy?
By Alier Makuer Gol First of all, permit me to appreciate and thank the Ministry of Finance and Planning with its partners for organizing this important event. It is a prodigious footstep from the minister of Finance and Planning to initiate this tremendous 1st National Economic Conference in the history[Read More…]
200 years from now, nobody will know you once existed
You cannot really tell if you have been dead before you were born and honestly, you don’t have an idea where your next destination will be if your assignment comes to an end. It all cancels to zero. You are nothing and you get to lose every single time. If[Read More…]
You will receive your increased salary this month; Insha’Allah, replies a soldier
If you want to be put in prison within zero minutes, ask an SSPDF soldier when he received his salary last. He will put you in prison immediately if he respects himself, but if he does not respect himself, he will ready his gun and shoot you. Nothing else provokes,[Read More…]
Suspected Guinea Warm Cases reported in Nyirol
By Manas James Health authorities in Nyirol County, Jonglei State, have recently identified three suspected cases of Guinea worm disease. The cases were discovered among patients in the Cwil and Pulturuk areas, and investigations are currently underway. James Bol Makuey, the Nyirol County Commissioner, expressed concerns about the potential spread[Read More…]
Amb. Pitia tasked to reform foreign missions
By Charles K Mark President Salva Kiir has directed the new Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. James Morgan Pitia, to address the financial challenges facing the country’s foreign missions. Kiir issued the directives to Amb. Morgan yesterday during his swearing-in. The president urged the newly appointed minister[Read More…]
Returnees face water shortage
By Yien Gattour At least 1014 individuals in the Rubkuach area of Mayiendit County, Unity State, are currently facing a severe shortage of drinking water after fleeing conflict in Sudan since May. Kina Riek Gatluak, a returnee in Rubkuach Payam, expressed her concerns to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, stating that[Read More…]