There is a saying that “when a toad jumps out of a hole at mid-day, its abode has been invaded”. When weapons meant to safeguard citizens, are turned against them, an evil has invaded the hearts. On Saturday at Seventh Day roundabout in Juba City, unknown gunmen shot randomly killing[Read More…]
Year: 2024
You need only power when you want to do something harmful to others
By Ustaz Mark Bang Nothing ever is painful to those who are facing serious problems; nothing ever helps when desires, expectations, wants, and needs are denied. Nothing is ever more harmful than seeing yourself or others crying, and nothing helps. There is no good journey in the country when[Read More…]
I’m too big to enter my uncle’s pocket (2)
My uncle tried putting me into his chest pocket so that whenever he submitted his application to J1, he would press my mouth so that I praise him to impress J1 to appoint him. If he sees that I’m not enough to make the deal come true, he instructs me[Read More…]
Understanding Mpox: A guide on IPC protocols amidst outbreaks on South Sudanese doorstep
By Manas James Okony Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus, belonging to the Orthopoxvirus genus. Characterized by fever, chills, rash, and swollen lymph nodes, Mpox poses significant health risks, particularly in places with poor healthcare infrastructure like South Sudan. As[Read More…]
AU announces application deadline
By No. 1 Citizen African Union (AU) has announced the deadlines and procedures for the upcoming elections to the senior leadership positions of the African Union Commission in 2025. According to the announcement, the deadline for the submission of regional nominations for the 8 senior leadership positions is 6th[Read More…]
Kiir urged to fulfill promises made at beginning of year
By Bosco Bush Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), a prominent civil society organization, has called on President Salva Kiir Mayardit to fulfil the promises he made during his address at the opening of the new government term in January. According to Ter Manyang, the Executive Director of CPA,[Read More…]
Police officer ends life over domestic dispute
By Yang Ater Authorities have confirmed that a police officer has committed suicide in Wulu County, Lakes State, following a reported argument with his wife. According to Major Elijah Mabor Makuach, the Lakes State police spokesperson, the deceased officer was identified as 42-year-old Sergeant Mathew Madool, who took his[Read More…]
Awerial boosts fish trade
By Yang Ater Authorities in Awerial County, Lakes State, have launched a new business center for salted fish in Mingkaman town. The initiative is aimed at supporting the local fishmongers and streamlining the export of salted fish to the rest of East Africa. For years, the fish mongers in[Read More…]
South Sudan businessman shot dead in Uganda
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A South Sudanese businessman, identified as Wani Alfred, was shot dead on Sunday evening between 8 and 9 pm at Kaguru Market in Palorinya Refugee Settlement in Obongi District. Samuel Bimbaza Hashaka, Obongi District Resident Commissioner, said the deceased was shot along with a colleague[Read More…]
Parliament renews summon to Africano Mande
By Deng Ghai Deng The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has renewed its call for Africano Mande, the Commissioner General of the South Sudan National Revenue Authority (NRA), to appear before the House after he failed to attend a scheduled session last week. On July 26, the TNLA had[Read More…]
VIOLENCE: Surge as fresh shooting leaves one dead
By Deng Ghai Deng A shooting in the Sherikat suburb of Juba on Sunday night resulted in one death and another injury, authorities confirmed. The incident unfolded near a mobile money transfer centre when an unidentified gunman opened fire on two young individuals. According to Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin,[Read More…]
How South Sudan got lost on its way home [Part 1]
As a young man born at the time when the liberation struggle was about to bear fruit, I fully understand what it means to be under the leadership of those who only want to keep you down. I also noted that the reason why we are here today as a[Read More…]
The situation my people are going through makes me dread
By Ustaz Mark Bang Why is it important for others to sit and dine when more people continue to live in misery? The economic hardship, lack of basic utilities. Many are crying every day for having nothing to eat. Most of our people have been staying for 9 months,[Read More…]
Beware Juba, Mpox on the way
Earlier warned, saves lives from peril. As Uganda on Friday announced detection of two cases of Mpox “imported” from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Sudan is next destination of the product. According to the World Health Organisation, Mpox, known as monkeypox, transmits through close contact with infected animals[Read More…]
Uganda records 2 Mpox cases
By No. 1 Citizen Uganda on Friday announced the detection of two cases of Mpox imported from the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the western district of Kasese. The cases were among six suspected infections in Mpondwe and Bwera, towns bordering the DRC, according to Henry[Read More…]
Aweil prison grapples with overcrowding
By Bosco Bush Aweil Central Prison, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, is facing a severe overcrowding crisis, with an overwhelming number of inmates, including juveniles, according to local authorities. Speaking to this outlet, the Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Minister of Information, Garang Zechariah Lual, revealed that the state[Read More…]
Refugees urged to return
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Central Equatorial State Security Advisor, Angelo Daya, has called on residents of Kajo-Keji County who fled the 2016 conflict to return home. Daya appealed over the weekend following a security assessment visit to the county. A delegation led by the advisor met with local officials,[Read More…]
EABC calls for uniform EAC common external tariff to boost trade
By No. 1 Citizen East African Business Council (EABC) Vice Chairperson Simon Kaheru has urged the Government of EAC Partner States to uniformly apply the East African Community (EAC) Common External Tariff (CET) to enhance intra-EAC trade, investment and regional value chain. Officiating the EABC webinar focusing on “Post-Budget[Read More…]
Yei cleans Dar el Salam Market
By James Innocent The local authorities and traders have initiated a cleanup and restoration effort Dar-Salam market in Yei River County in Central Equatoria State. This joint initiative also involves support from entrepreneurship business partners. During the cleanup campaign, the Payam Director of Yei River County, Araba Na Fox,[Read More…]
Security officer assaults bar attendant over beer bill
Kei Emmanuel Duku Northern Division Police are probing a case of assault involving a Ugandan woman and a Security officer suspected to be from National security Service. A 27-year-old Ugandan woman was allegedly attacked by Deng Marao Ngok at a bar in Juba Na Bari last Thursday at 4:00[Read More…]