Life is just a show and we are all actors. There is completely no ultimate winner or there are depending on how they see it. For many people, the pain of being stuck in this human body without any success or something to hope for is one of our many[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Commissioners’ forum concludes with call to prioritize farming
By Peter Kuol Kuch A three-day Commissioners’ Forum has concluded with a call to prioritize farming and to end revenge killings and cattle raiding across Jonglei State this year. During her address at the closure of the forum on Wednesday, Acting Governor Atong Kuol Manyang urged commissioners to promote[Read More…]
Over $ 3 Billion, none oil revenue, unaccounted
By Kei Emmanuel Duku United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan expressed deep concern over exacerbating suffering of ordinary citizens due to widespread corruption and mismanagement of public funds. The commission revealed in a report that South Sudan generated $3.5 billion in non-oil revenue between September 2022[Read More…]
MSMEs’ mops blame on banking sector
By William Madouk Failure of Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) is attribute to neglect by banking and microfinance institutions to provide credit scheme. Minister of Trade and Industry, Amb. Joseph Moun shared this observation during one-day seminar, on Thursday. The seminar brainstormed on giving small scale business enterprises[Read More…]
Central Equatoria swoops on toxic gins, land grabbing
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria state (CES) government has intensified crackdown on toxic Alcoholic drinks and land grabbing. The operation aimed to enforce implementation of orders banning poisonous alcoholic drinks. CES Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Wani on Thursday, led a random tour to manufacturing companies, suspected to be violating[Read More…]
SSPM punches Abdelbagi from party leadership
By William Madouk South Sudan Patriotic Movement (SSPM) has removed Hussien Abdelbagi Akol from being the acting deputy chairman. Dr. Costello Garang Riiny, leader of group announced relegation of Abdelbagi on Thursday. Few days after losing Vice president seat, Abdelbagi has again lost a second seat in SSPM party.[Read More…]
President Kiir reshuffles
By Staff writer President Salva Kiir has issued a Republican Decree relieving Major General Simon Majur from his position as Director General in the Directorate of Passport, Immigration, and Nationality. Major General Elia Costa Faustino has been appointed as the new Director General. In another Decree, Yeni Samuel Costa[Read More…]
SSPDF contests disarmament, attack rumours
By William Madouk South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has denied allegation of ferrying thousands of troops to Nasir, Upper Nile state, for disarmament and operation. Army spokesperson, Maj Gen Lul Ruai Koang made the clarification after “fake news” peddlers took to social media with claims that the army’s[Read More…]
Schools close over heatwave
By Dogga Luwo Government has ordered closure of schools for two weeks due to escalating heat wave caused by climate change. The directive, effective from Friday, follows reports of more than 12 students collapsing daily in Juba city. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Vice President[Read More…]
Nation Talks
The security situation in Nasir County, Upper Nile State and Western Equatoria State is marked by numerous rights violations, including killings, burning, and looting of property. These acts are not only inhumane but also reflect deep-rooted human-interest conflicts. In 2022, a 14-year-old girl was raped to death in Aweil. On[Read More…]
Nasir Commissioner appeals for humanitarian assistance
By Manas James Okony Nasir County in Upper Nile State is facing a dire humanitarian situation following recent clashes between the national army and armed youth. Thousands have been displaced, lacking access to food, water, and medical care. County Commissioner Gatluak Lew Thiep, said an uneasy calm has returned[Read More…]
Over 80 graduate from Aweil Vocational Training Centre
By William Madouk At least Eighty-six beneficiaries graduated from six months Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Aweil. The graduates consisted of 37 males and 49 females, who received training in tailoring, hairdressing, carpentry, auto mechanics, and information technology. The program, supported German Cooperation Agency in Northern Bahr[Read More…]
Orphanage appeals for support
By Yiep Joseph and Jacob Onuha Nelson Director of Juba Orphanage Home, Central Equatoria State, Angello Kenyi has appealed to lawmakers and governors to offer their support to orphans. During an event on Tuesday where he received assorted items donated by South Sudan Allied Consultants, Kenyi urged members of[Read More…]
Kiir urges Makuei, Yau Yau to cooperate
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has called on Information Minister Michael Makuei and his deputy, David Yau Yau, to work together and focus on ending Jonglei-Pibor communal violence. President Kiir remarked during the swearing-in ceremony of government officials, which included Deputy Minister of Information David Yau Yau, an[Read More…]
Pangak Schools struggling
By Peter Kuol Kuch Authorities in Pangak County, Jonglei State, have expressed serious concerns over poor learning environment and acute food insecurity in the area. According to the Commissioner, four years of continuous flooding have caused significant destruction to educational facilities and farmland across the county. “Pangak County has[Read More…]
Military recalls personnel from Nasir
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) command has recalled its forces deployed in Nasir County of Upper Nile State to de-escalate tension in the area. The move follows series of confrontations between the SSPDF and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) in Nasir and[Read More…]
Why many people don’t succeed in life? (Part Three)
By Ustaz Mark Bang Some people will never be successful in life because they give up and quit way too soon. You have to know that a winner will never quit and a quitter will never win. And the reason people quit is that they don’t see any hope[Read More…]
Subtle yet profound!
By Nyariay Kic Are we really citizens? Do we even know our rights as citizens? If yes, do we exercise these rights then? We understand that our rights are civil, political, and economic. However, what are they? Are they merely the right to vote in elections, protest when necessary[Read More…]
Are you busy?
Mr. John is a man highly respected where he works. He does his work perfect. He is known of coming to work early and leaving work late. If he starts to do something, he must finish it whether it means working for extra more hours. His supervisor loves him very[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Political parties should refrain from threatening to boycott the upcoming elections due to claimed restrictions on political and civic space. It is neither right nor justifiable for parties to fear the elections scheduled for December 2026, which will mark the end of the transitional period established by the 2018 peace[Read More…]