By Charles K Mark A report on Pre-election domestic observations on forthcoming general elections has shown that there is higher public mistrust and lack of confidence in the conduct of timely and credible elections. The report released yesterday by the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) detailed key public[Read More…]
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Teachers threaten payment committee with lawsuit
By Hou Akot Hou Teachers in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal have threatened to drag to court the finance committee that has been disbursing money since December. Some of the teachers revealed to the media on Monday that they had learned that most of the teachers’ salaries[Read More…]
Activist accuses Jonglei gov’t of censorship
By Mamer Abraham Chairperson of Jonglei Civil Society Network and the Executive Director of Intrepid South Sudan (ISS) Bol Deng Bol has slammed the government of Jonglei State for censoring the media. Bol’s counter statement came after the Director-General of Jonglei State’s Ministry of Information Mhamad Chuol Peter issued[Read More…]
Over 400 suspected gang members still in detention
By Aweye Teddy Onam Police are still holding over 400 alleged gang members arrested in Juba late last year, beyond constitutional mandatory period of detention. Police spokesperson General Daniel Justin said they are holding the suspected gang members and the investigation is still ongoing. Gen. Justin said suspects are[Read More…]
Schools open in February-Ministry
By Bida Elly David National Ministry of General Education and Instruction has released the 2024 academic calendar and schools will open on February 5th, , and end on 20th December, this year. According to the Education Ministry, schools in the country will now operate normally in the academic year[Read More…]
Lainya County authorities rescue abandoned baby
By Aweye Teddy Onam In a positive display of sympathy and swift action, authorities in Lainya County of Central Equatoria State have come to the rescue of a day-old baby abandoned in a toilet. The baby was found Tuesday morning crying near a toilet by neighbors, sparking a wave[Read More…]
We are not afraid of election-SPLM-IO
By Bida Elly David South Sudan’s main rivaling parties have taken a new twist, the battle of strategies and drama to sort out their political difference, with one pointing to the other as a cause of impediment. In a recent exchange between SPLM-IO and SPLM, one is labeled as[Read More…]
It is mountains that do not meet, but people do
When I see some people, they look like God assured them yesterday that they would never go anywhere. Even Prophet Elijah had never underrated other prophets when God assured him in his secret prayers that he would not be buried when he died but taken to heaven. Ordinary people are[Read More…]
The unconditional love of God
By Abraham Anyon Ngoor In the world we live in today, where love has grown cold, it has only acted on the platform of convenience, need, and pretense. Love as a weapon for the end-time harvest must be emphasized as Christians, and if not adopted, we may perpetually live[Read More…]
Minister urges public to test health status
By Hou Akot Hou National minister of health, Yolanda Awel Deng, has urged the public to test for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) amid rising cases of STIs like HIV/AIDS. Awel said it is opportune for citizens to visit health facilities and get tested to know their status. She stated[Read More…]
SSPDF Division 3 gets new Commander
By Hou Akot Hou South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has replaced the Division 3 commander in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. General Angon Ungom Chut was named the new commander, replacing General Akuei Ajou who has been there since 2021. Speaking during the handover, the former Commander emphasized[Read More…]
Police arrests 80 suspected gang members
By William Madouk Police have arrested around 80 suspected gang members in a recent crackdown in Western Bahr el Ghazal state. This follows an order from Inspector General of Police, Gen Atem Marol Biar, to target criminals in Wau. “The IGP protection force in coordination with Western Bahr El[Read More…]
Community ready to bail Magwi Commissioner
By Aweye Teddy Onam Acholi community commits to paying SSP 85 million and $19,000 to secure the release of Magwi County Commissioner, David Otto Remson. Omeo Community chairman, Oryem Moses disclosed to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper in an interview. Mr. Otto who was arrested last year over the[Read More…]
SPLM candidates must face primaries-Lam
By Charles K Mark Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party Secretary has instructed cadres to lobby for nominations from their constituencies. General Peter Lam Both warns that no appointments will be made to individuals for specific positions without primary elections. Speaking during an event organized by the party to[Read More…]
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Vendors stranded as Custom Market remains close
By Aweye Teddy Onam For three days in a row, on Monday, parts of Custom Market remained closed and under heavy police guard following a protest by street vendors. The protests that started on Friday sparked a standoff between the vendors and authorities. Three police officers were injured following[Read More…]
Elections scheduled for December-NEC
By Bida Elly David The head of the South Sudan National Election Commission, Abednego Akok, has said the elections will take place in December as per the peace agreement. “The peace agreement clearly states that elections will be conducted two months before the transitional period ends…. Therefore, elections will[Read More…]
Making your life count
So Jotham became mighty because he prepared his ways before the Lord, his God. 2chronicles 27:6 The estimated population of people on earth today is 7.2 billion, and each and every one has been given a specific gift to serve their generation. The twenty-seventh book of the Second Chronicles, verse[Read More…]
This year, I’m not only a citizen but also a voter
This year, this particular year, I’m not merely a citizen, but also a potential voter. It is hard to get informed voters, but when you get one, hold him/her very well. So, hold me very well. I have informed you already. I should be fed well. I should be protected[Read More…]
Upper Nile warns against scammers
Office of Upper Nile State governor has warned the public not to be duped by Facebook scams. This came after the office of the governor noticed an unusual activity where some individuals opened several Facebook pages in the name of the Upper Nile State governor, James Odhok Oyai, and begged[Read More…]