By Bida Elly David The autonomy of the judiciary in South Sudan has been called into question by the Judicial Reform Committee (JRC) and the Council of State as the elections approach. This issue arose during a meeting between the JRC and the Council of States in Juba on[Read More…]
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Yei poised for economic recovery
By James Innocent Yei River County, once ravaged by conflict, is now poised for a potential economic boom. For years, the country has known only the shadow of conflict. But today, a glimmer of hope shines as the national Minister of Trade and Industry, and a high-level delegation descend[Read More…]
Dilapidated Nimule immigration office frustrates Yakani
By William Madouk Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), is perturbed by outdated immigration office at the Nimule border, saying it portrays a negative image of the country. Edmund Yakani, while speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, said the working conditions at the border post[Read More…]
IGAD calls for unconditional ceasefire in Sudan
By Charles K Mark The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on Friday called for an immediate and unconditioned ceasefire in the raging Sudan conflict. The IGAD leaders echoed the call during the 42nd extraordinary summit convened this week in Entebbe, Uganda. The regional bloc also demanded the heads of[Read More…]
Defiant Twic-Ngok renew clashes despite President’s order
By William Madouk Renewed clashes erupted again on Friday between Twic of Warrap and Ngok of Abyei despite President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s directives for two sides to observe a ceasefire. On Tuesday, President Kiir issued an order to both the communities of Twic and Ngok to instantly implement a[Read More…]
Policy Brief on the Upgrading of Juba Urban Roads
By Lubang Stephen Stanley A perfect start for 2024 comes with Central Equatoria State Governor Hon. Emmanuel Adil Anthony announcing that the government will construct and rehabilitate major roads in Juba city and neighbouring suburbs. A snapshot of the road network in South Sudan South Sudan became Africa’s 54th[Read More…]
Are you that person who comes only once in a generation?
In life, not everyone is remembered. There are a few people who are remembered while a majority just go like that. They are remembered in the circle of their own families and the remembrance ends there. Such people who are remembered work not for themselves, but for their people. They[Read More…]
The tale of motherland South Sudan
By Esther Aurelio Agira The motherland, South Sudan, was sick and diagnosed with many diseases, including civil war, critical economic conditions, high corruption levels, severe tribalism, and chronic farmer-herder conflict, to mention a few. For many widows across the world, the devastating loss of a partner is magnified by[Read More…]
Adil reshuffles state institutions
By No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has issued numerous gubernatorial decrees, effecting swift reshuffling in various government institutions. The first decree saw Adil relieving several state officials from their posts. Mr. Peter Wani Emmanuel was relieved as Director General, State Ministry of Cabinet[Read More…]
Minister empowers accountants on financial claims
By No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper In a significant development, the Ministry of Finance and Planning conducted an informative session aimed at guiding accounting officers from spending agencies on the effective management of financial claims. The event, which took place on Thursday, January 18, 2024, in Juba, saw the[Read More…]
Corrupt officials put on notice
By Mamer Abraham Acting governor, who is also the and deputy governor of Upper Nile State has warned state officials against corruption. Ayong Awer Lual, while addressing a workshop on the role of public officials and civil society in combating corruption. He said fighting corruption is a collective responsibility.[Read More…]
Life kisses while it bites
Every day you traverse the rough terrain of life. On most days, the ground feels pretty damn flat. You get up each day at a certain time, you have a specific place to go to, you see familiar faces, and you have some expected role to play. You see people,[Read More…]
Liberation is a continuous process; “no comma, no full stop, and no nothing”
A country is liberated even when it is already liberated. After the liberation from colonialists or co-colonialists, just like the case of South Sudan with Sudan, another liberation, what they call the liberation for prosperity, commences and remains in motion until the end of the earth. And when will the[Read More…]
The Functions of an ideal National Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
By Ustaz Benson Bol Anyar Ministry of Finance or Government ‘s Agency in charge of finance, fiscal policy and financial regulations, is headed by a finance Minister, an executive or a cabinet position. The requirements of Minister of Finance and Planning, such as proven economist, a graduate from a[Read More…]
Adil secures 360 street lights
By No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has launched an ambitious street lighting project aimed at enhancing safety and security in major towns across the state. The project, which serves as a pilot initiative, will initially focus on key towns while also incorporating the installation of[Read More…]
Unruly private schools face closure
By Bida Elly David National Ministry of General Education and Instructions threatens to close private schools in the country that violate academic calendar. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, the deputy minister of general education, Martin Tako Moi, said they have spotted some private schools, both primary and secondary, already[Read More…]
Kiir orders peaceful relocation of spiritual leader
By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir has issued an order for a peaceful relocation of a Nuer spiritual leader from Warrap State. The decision comes amidst rising communal tensions among communities in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal, Warrap, and Abyei Administrative Areas. Kiir issued the directive via an order broadcasted on[Read More…]
Minister, Governor discuss efforts to improve health sector
By Deng Athian Governor Sarah Cleto Rial of Western Bahr El Ghazal State and the Minister of Health, Yolanda Awel Deng, met on Wednesday to discuss ways to improve the health sector in the state. The two leaders discuss strategies to address health-related issues. Of particular concern was the[Read More…]
Parliament prepares to relocate to renovated premises
By Bida Elly David After the parliamentary sittings were relocated to the Freedom Hall approximately four years ago to allow for the renovation of the main premises, the national assembly is now preparing to move back as the renovation work is nearing completion. The Reconstituted transitional national legislative Assembly[Read More…]
AU forms high-level panel on Sudan conflict
By No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has announced the appointment of a distinguished panel to address the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The panel comprises three eminent African personalities who will serve on the AU High-Level Panel on Sudan. Leading[Read More…]