By Abraham Kuch Luiny I can imagine that in my culture when the firstborn brother dies, the second born brother must marry for him a wife; if not, the spirit of the dead brother will kill the children of the surviving brother. In case he marries himself a wife, it’s[Read More…]
Year: 2023
Identifying a problem is half its solution and there by the National Legislative Assembly Speaker and others acknowledging challenges in implementation revitalized peace agreement, we are on track. A car that harries or moves on high speed may end up by the roadside. Lucky occupants of such a car find[Read More…]
By Agoku Christine Taban (Guest writer) South Sudan’s Heritages sites, with innumerable economic values that have been destroyed in the protracted civil war and others occupied for different purposes or neglected need restoration. Stabilizing the sites and also establishing new ones that can create employment opportunities for the communities, rather[Read More…]
A decade old South Sudan still lacks teachers
By Bida Elly David After over a decade of independence, South Sudan is grappling with lack of qualified teachers to operate government schools. Deputy Minister of General Education and Instructions, Tako Moi said the country does not have adequate number of teachers in classrooms. He said there also no capable[Read More…]
Registration of returnees, refugees starts
By Yang Ater Yang Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) in Lakes State starts registering Sudanese refugees and South Sudanese returnees. The process started in Rumbek on Thursday. The state RRC chairperson Dut Malual Chahoch said theey have set up a gathering point in Akon-Buoi Centre where the Sudanese refugees will[Read More…]
Governor Adil jets to Türkiye for investment opportunities
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State governor, Emmanuel Adil has travelled to the Republic of Türkiye to explore business and investment opportunities between the two countries. “The Governor, accompanied by State Minister of Animal Resources, Fisheries, and Tourism, Alex Lotiyu Elia, have departed for a three-day State working visit,” the[Read More…]
Lack of network hampers service delivery
By Manas James Fangak County Commissioner in Jonglei State, Biel Boutrus, has decried a lack of telecommunication network across in area. He said it affects coordination between the state leadership and delivery of services to residents. Commissioner Biel said sometimes they rely on individuals as messengers to have government activities[Read More…]
PARLAIMENT AT GLANCE, TWO YEARS SINCE ITS RECONSTITUTION
What are the achievements, challenges, and way forward? By Victor Dodo The Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly was reconstituted in 2021 as per the Agreement on the Resolution of the conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. Membership of the National Legislative Assembly was expanded from 400-550, with SPLM-IG bagging[Read More…]
Medic urges gov’t to prioritize health sector
By Gladys Fred Kole A medic in Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, has urged the government to prioritize funding the healthcare sector and avoid relying too much on development partners. Dr. Sekwat Saviour Clever is the medical director of Kajo-Keji County Hospital, better known as Mundari Civil Hospital. He said[Read More…]
Female singers’ concert ignites brawl of words
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudanese female artists are not leaving any stone unturned on their social media platforms after one singer, Lady Kola claimed to be bigger than the rest in the music arena in the country. The fight of words on social media all started when Lady Kola[Read More…]
Another opposition official joins Kiir
A senior member of SPLM-IO in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state Mr. Nicholas Elias Ngong has joined the SPLM party under Salva Kiir Mayardit. Mr. Nicholas who is the state spokesperson said he left the SPLM-IO because it is not a registered political party according to the Political Parties’ Act.[Read More…]
President Kiir returns from Sudan summit
By staff writer President Salva Kiir on Friday returned to Juba after attending the Summit of Sudan’s neighbours in Cairo. The summit in Egypt seeks to set effective framework to peacefully settle the Sudan crisis in coordination with other regional and international tracks. According to the office of the President,[Read More…]
Holdout group open for roundtable dialogue
By William Madouk Non-signatory South Sudan Opposition Group (NSSOG) echoed their readiness for talks with the government but insisted on an inclusive Roundtable conference. In March 2023, the meeting in Rome ended hastily after the government and the holdout group did not agree on the agenda. The meeting was adjourned[Read More…]
Results of three schools cancelled
By William Madouk Results for three secondary schools in the country have been cancelled over gross violations in 2022–2023 Certificate of Secondary Education examinations. According to the national examination council, Standard Secondary in Western Bahr el Ghazal states is one of the affected Schools. The students reportedly assaulted invigilators and[Read More…]
Open Letter to HE President Salva Kiir and the first Vice president HE Dr. Riek Machar
By: Joseph Akim Gordon. Greetings to you and I wish to congratulate you upon commemoration of the 12th Anniversary of our independence. I am obliged to write to you this open letter, because, as an ordinary citizen, I have the right to talk or write to you so that you[Read More…]
Urgent Need for a Land Registration Act in South Sudan: “Safeguarding Customary Land Rights and Mitigating Land-Related Conflicts”
By Gama Hassan Oscas Absence of a comprehensive Land Registration Act in South Sudan has contributed significantly to land-related conflicts and poses substantial challenges to customary land ownership. The lack of clear legal frameworks and mechanisms for land registration has created an environment of uncertainty and disputes. This critical legal[Read More…]
A simple problem that is far away from solution
By Joseph Ring Lang It all started when the Commander in Chief and Chairman of the SPLM/A Liberation Movement during the 21 years’ civil war had authorized the formation of community-based organizations in all SPLM/A controlled area(s) in South Sudan so as to help in the war efforts. Twic community[Read More…]
Today marks the third year after the birth of No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the print media house operated by young competent staff with the vision to be providers of information that fosters growth and development in all aspects. No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper is a South Sudanese Print Media Company[Read More…]
Governor bans nightclubs
By Ngor Deng Matem Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Governor, Tong Akeen Ngor has issued gubernatorial orders, banning night dances in hotels within the state. The governor directed Security forces to immediately implement the orders, He also declared “war” on gang groups terrorizing people in the state. Governor Akeen stated[Read More…]
Citizens ask gov’t for peace dividends
By Hou Akot Hou Some locals in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state capital, Aweil, have appealed to the national government and the parties to the Revitalized Peace Agreement to implement peace in good faith. The appeal came during the celebration of the country’s 12th Independence anniversary, which was delayed in[Read More…]