By Yiep Joseph Traders in Terekeka County, Central Equatoria State have called on the government to provide immediate support to rescue local businesses from collapsing under the weight of rising inflation. Currently, the exchange rate stands at USD 1 to SSP 4,500, but the instability of this rate is causing[Read More…]
Year: 2024
US donates additional $32 million for refugees
By No. 1 Citizen The United States of America has announced additional funding of $32 million specifically for refugee response efforts in South Sudan. US Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, announced on September 25 as part of an increase in humanitarian assistance funding aimed at addressing the[Read More…]
Cabinet endorses “State of Emergency” on floods
By Philip Buda Ladu Cabinet on Thursday endorsed a memo requesting President Salva Kiir to declare a “State of Emergency” in flood-affected states. This came in an Extraordinary Council of Ministers meeting on Thursday where the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs presented a memo on the impact of the floods[Read More…]
Gen. Akol Koor Kuc’s new assignment sparks mixed reactions
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir on Wednesday relieved Director General of the Internal Security Bureau of the National Security Service (NSS) Gen. Akol Koor Kuc and appointed him as governor of his home state, Warrap. In a decree broadcast on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), Akol[Read More…]
Yesterday, I was torn apart by a story I watched
While sipping coffee next to a boda-boda station, I encountered a fascinating story to tell. Having arranged their motorbikes in a row and sat on them, a passenger came and signaled a boda-boda rider for transport. Guess what the riders did! They gave a chance to a rider whose children[Read More…]
Girls and young women must prioritize education and resist early marriages to strengthen our communities. Across the globe, educated women are empowered and play crucial roles in society. Unfortunately, in South Sudan, many families still view girls as commodities to be traded for financial gain, often due to a lack[Read More…]
EES authorities urge NGOs to avoid project duplication
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State authorities have called on developmental partners to ensure inclusive service delivery across all areas of the state while avoiding duplication of efforts in the same areas. This call was made during a one-day partner coordination forum held in Torit over the weekend. Deputy Governor,[Read More…]
MP calls for establishment of National Population Council
By Philip Buda Ladu A member of National Parliament has called for legislation to establish a National Population Council, a body he believes should work alongside the National Bureau of Statistics. Hon. Majur Babur, who is the chairperson of the South Sudan Parliamentary Network on Population and Development at the[Read More…]
Youth demand inclusion in Tumaini Peace talks
By Philip Buda Ladu National Youth Union has urged the transitional government of national unity to include representatives of the youth in the stalled Tumaini Peace Talks in Nairobi, Kenya. The union’s chairperson, Taban Paride Lokasmoi, believes that the youth, who are often at the forefront of the country’s[Read More…]
Citizens concerned of draft budget amid salary delays
By Deng Ghai Deng Concerns are mounting among residents of Juba regarding the draft budget for 2024/2025 recently submitted to the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) by National Minister of Finance and Planning, Marial Dongrin Ater. Last week, minister Dongrin, presented the Draft National Budget to parliament, three months[Read More…]
Terekeka women urge gov’t to combat early, forced marriages
By Yiep Joseph Chairlady of the Terekeka County Women’s Association, Asunta Paul, has called on the government and partner organizations to intensify efforts to eradicate gender-based violence, particularly at the grassroots level. Asunta stated that most girls continue to suffer early and forced marriages at the grassroots, stating that[Read More…]
Governors misappropriate state revenue-Activist alleges
By Yiep Joseph Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has accused state governors and chief administrators of misappropriating and exploiting the minimal state resources for their personal gain Yakani claimed that most taxes intended for services have been embezzled by the leaders, leaving[Read More…]
Army Chief secures release of detained officers
Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Army Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Santino Wol Deng, has secured the release of three army officers detained by the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) in July 2024. The South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) Headquarters in Juba confirmed that the officers were released[Read More…]
South Sudan’s economy on steep decline amid oil export challenges-IMF warns
By Deng Ghai Deng An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Ms. Mame Astou Diouf has concluded a visit to South Sudan, emphasizing the country’s significant macroeconomic difficulties stemming from external conflicts and internal disruptions. The team’s preliminary findings indicate that South Sudan’s economy contracted by nearly[Read More…]
NSS Chief, Warrap state governor relieved
By No.1 Citizen President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday evening relieved three government officials and shifted them to different key positions. Kuol Muor Muor leads the list in the mini reshuffle from being Warrap state governor and is re-assigned to the National Security Services. Meanwhile Director General of the[Read More…]
Police call for cooperation, accurate reporting
By No. 1 Citizen South Sudan Police Services (SSPS) urges media outlets and social media users to practice accuracy in reporting incidences. Deputy Police Spokesperson, SSPS, Maj. Lith Wilson Simon made the call following killing of a muezzin and injuring another individual in machete and knife attack, on Sunday[Read More…]
Can this wisdom be found?
Wisdom teaches others. It educates us to transform. Teaching others is not limited to classroom. With wisdom, you can help others learn. You can make others see what they don’t see. You can take others from the dark world to the world of light. Many people think it is a[Read More…]
The recent murder of the muezzin, a person who proclaims the call to the daily prayer in a mosque at Nimara Talata highlights a need for strict legislation regulating the sale of sharp instruments, such as knives, pangas, and axes. According to authorities, the killer who seemed mentally unstable used[Read More…]
Last week, the Mayor of Juba City announced new pricing for water, setting rates at SSP 2,500 for areas near the ponds and SSP 3,500 for more distant locations. However, since this announcement, little has changed. Prices for water remain high, as foreign-operated water tanks continue to dominate the market,[Read More…]
Akon International Airport construction on progress despite challenges-Contractor
By Yiep Joseph General Manager of Wunkoc Engineering Company, Francis Bok, has dismissed reports that the construction of Akon International Airport in Warrap State has stopped. Wunkoc Engineering Company is a local company contracted by the government to construct the airport. In an interview, Bok stated that work is[Read More…]