By William Madouk A group of constitutional lawyers has filed a petition with the Supreme Court, challenging the national unity government’s recent extension of the transition period by 2 years. Addressing reporters shortly after submitting the petition to Chief Justice Chan Reech Madut at the Judiciary premises in Juba,[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
War to floods: UNMISS peacekeepers create safe haven for civilians
By Philip Buda Ladu United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has become a vital refuge for over 150,000 civilians at the Bentiu Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp. Originally established as a Protection of Civilians (PoC) site during the 2013-2018 civil war, the camp has faced challenges from both[Read More…]
TROIKA objects extension of transitional period
By Bosco Bush TROIKA member states have expressed reservations about endorsing the two-year extension of the 2018 revitalized peace agreement, withholding their support for the extension. In a joint statement, TROIKA, that include Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, expressed deep concern about the announcement by South[Read More…]
Allow civic, political space-Activist urges
By Bosco Bush In light of the recent two-year extension of the outdated 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement, civil society activists are advocating for the establishment of a free and conducive civic and political environment to encourage citizen engagement. To ensure the smooth functioning of the extended Revitalized Agreement on[Read More…]
Citizens urged to pursue peace
By James Innocent Director General of Peace Building in Central Equatoria State has expressed deep concern over the despair faced by thousands of South Sudanese amid ongoing conflict. Since gaining independence in 2011, many citizens have struggled to find hope in a nation still grappling with violence. Lawrence Musoke[Read More…]
Leaders reconcile communities in Bor County
By Deng Ghai Deng The Minister of Information, Communication, Technology, and Postal Services, Michael Makuei Lueth, along with Presidential Senior Advisor Kuol Manyang Juuk, have successfully mediated a long-standing dispute in Konyang Payam, Bor County. The visit comes two years after violent clashes in December 2017 and February 2018[Read More…]
Journalists urged to spearhead fight against plastic pollution
By Deng Ghai Deng Regional Manager of the Nile Basin Discourse, Eng. Sylvester Anthony Matemu has called on journalists to take a leading role in the fight against plastic pollution. Speaking at closure of a five-day workshop for journalists from ten Nile Basin countries in Kampala, Matemu emphasized the[Read More…]
NBG strategizes combating gang crimes
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities and national NGOs recently concluded a five-day strategic workshop in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, focused on addressing gang-related crimes among youth in Aweil. The workshop aimed to develop effective strategies to combat the activities of local syndicates often referred to as “gangsters” or[Read More…]
Alert: Heavy rainfall expected across South Sudan
Kei Emmanuel Duku The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has issued a warning of heavy rainfall expected across the country over the next five days. According to the weekly alert, various regions will experience varying levels of rainfall. Western and Central Equatoria States, Jonglei States, parts of Pabior[Read More…]
Teacher, what does election mean and how is it done? A student asked me
During teaching at Peasants’ Children School at the outskirt of Juba, a 14-year-old boy asked me for what election means and how it is done. I tell you, I felt ashamed as if I were the one who cold-bloodedly killed democracy in South Sudan. But because I could not stand[Read More…]
The leadership that God intended: Man with leadership principles, life and sacrifice THEME, GOD’S CHOICE!
By Rev. Nathaniel G. Aduotdiit. God is a living being and, as such, should be seen and treated equally, just like man, who was created in his image and resemblance. He has a choice, that is, the right to choose between one person or the other; he makes decisions[Read More…]
DEAL! R-TGoNU gets 2-years as President Kiir inks extension
By William Madouk Lifespan of the Revitalized Transition Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) is finally, officially extended for two more-years. According to the presidential press unit, president Salva Kiir Mayardit on Saturday signed the transitional constitution of South Sudan, 2011 amendment No.12, bill 2024 – for extension of government’s[Read More…]
Last extension-MPs
By William Madouk Section of national lawmakers have urged the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, (RTGoNU) to utilize the recent two years extension adequately, as the last. The lawmakers voiced their concerns over what they perceived as lack of political will, in implementing the 2018 peace deal that[Read More…]
Reshuffle NTC to end disappointment-Gen. Bior
By Yiep Joseph Stakeholders in South Sudan’s peace agreement have called on the presidency to bring new faces to the National Transitional Committee (NTC). During a security mechanism meeting in Juba, Gen. Bior Leek, a member of the Former Detainees (FDs), called on the presidency to restructure the NTC[Read More…]
Call for African media to embrace digital transformation
By Oliver Modi The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) in collaboration with Women in News (WIN-IFRA) and Aga Khan University organized a three days conference in Nairobi. Focusing on accelerating digital transformation for African News Publishers, securing and growing digital revenue, the conference on September 17-19 aimed at[Read More…]
Let politics not chase away people to camps again-Lukuduthe Deputy
By William Madouk Deputy Governor of Central Equatoria State, has advise against politics of violence that forces citizens out of the country. “Let politics not chase our people back to camps again”, Paulino Lukudu while speaking in Yei, during International Peace Day celebration. The deputy governor urged citizens to[Read More…]
Central Equatoria commemorates Peace Day in Yei
By Bosco Bush In a quest for lasting peace within communities torn apart by conflict, the government of Central Equatoria State celebrated International Peace Day on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Yei River County. This came following last month’s resolutions of the state cabinet’s ordinary meeting that earmarked Yei,[Read More…]
Tribute pours to president Kiir’s senior sibbling, Anok
By William Madouk Friends and families are extending their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved first family on the passing of their beloved, Mama Anok Mayardit Thiik – an elder sister to president Salva Kiir. Granny Anok died on Thursday September 19, at age of 105. She was born in[Read More…]
Civil Society urges gov’t to shun selective implementation of peace agreement
By Yiep Joseph Community Empowerment for Progress Organization has called on peace parties to shun selecting what to implement and what to leave in the agreement. Executive Director of (CEPO) Edmund Yakani raised the concern after President Salva Kiir signed the amended constitution on Sunday that made previous extension[Read More…]
Drug shortage hits Abiemnom Hospital
By Philip Buda Ladu Health authorities in Abiemnom County of Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) are appealing to health partners to support the hospital with essential drug supplies that have been out of stock for the past few months. In the past, the international health charity Care International was the[Read More…]