By William Madouk Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to spend 360 billion Yuan equivalent to over $50 billion and support infrastructure that would create millions of job opportunities in Africa. In a speech at the opening of China-Africa cooperation summit, President Xi promised delegates from African nations that China[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Ruweng drowning in mud of suffering, who will rescue them?
By Joseph Miaker Mijok Like other areas of the Upper Nile region, the Ruweng Administrative Area faces mountains of obstacles, such as natural disasters, climate change, and environmental problems associated with sand, gravel (Marram), oil exploration, and mining activities. Due to overcrowding caused by Sudan War refugees and natural disasters,[Read More…]
Here’s mine. It isn’t really done, but here you go anyway
By Ustaz Mark Bang Enjoy! Here I am, the beggar child See my eyes with hunger wild See me in my desperate plight See me with no strength to fight Here I am, the broken soul With little chance of being made whole My spirit long since crushed beneath The[Read More…]
Yei Agricultural Training Centre upgrades curricula
By Bosco Bush Crop Training Center (CTC), a major Agriculture Vocational Training Institute in Yei River County has updated and upgraded its curricula to align with regional standards. Initially, offering a nine-month certified course in agriculture, the training centre has now transitioned to a comprehensive one-year program that provides[Read More…]
MP decries delay in travel document issuance
By William Madouk A cashier at Nagero County Education Department, Western Equatoria State Mr. Peter John Mungo, has been suspended over the disappearance of SSP 18 million intended for teachers’ October salaries. In a suspension letter issued by Nagero Commissioner Gabriel Ferdinando Nvolo, Mungo was placed on a three-month[Read More…]
City Review, Al-Hagiga Newspapers fire protesting journalists
By William Madouk The management of The City Review and Al-Hagiga newspapers have terminated the contracts of eight journalists citing redundancy as the reason for their dismissal. However, the affected journalists refused to sign the termination letters. “We write to formally notify you that, regrettably, your position has been[Read More…]
US donates Mpox test kits to South Sudan
By Bosco Bush United States government has donated at least 96 Monkeypox reagent kits to the South Sudan National Public Health Laboratory to facilitate effective testing of suspected Mpox cases in the country. In a statement, the U.S. Embassy announced that the kits are being supplied by the U.S.[Read More…]
Horn of Africa to receive $151 million Green Climate Fund
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Six countries in the Horn of Africa, including South Sudan, are set to benefit from a $151 million Green Climate Fund provided by the African Development Bank to address climate vulnerability. The project, titled “Building Climate Resilience for Food and Livelihoods in the Horn of[Read More…]
MP proposes suspension of Oil for roads project fund
By William Madouk A lawmaker in the National Legislative Assembly has proposed an ambitious plan to address the 10-month salary arrears owed to civil servants, organized forces, and constitutional post holders. Changkuoth Bichiock Reth, chairperson of the Specialized Committee on Finance and Economic Planning, suggested that funds from 20[Read More…]
ANOTHER INCURSION: Sudan’s RSF invades Raja, exploits gold
By Deng Ghai Deng The Commissioner of Raja County in Western Bahr el Ghazal State has reported that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have encroached into South Sudan territory and are currently occupying at least five payams within the area. Commissioner Musa disclosed on Wednesday that the RSF, which[Read More…]
The foreign donations are another problem facing the nation
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot An aid addict has one thing in common with one who takes analgesics—a person who highly succumbs to pain. However, he hardly perseveres aches; hence, the intake of pain-relieving drugs is more alleviating in such an agonizing scenario. Medical experts (doctors) clearly make us[Read More…]
Why learner-centred curriculum is better than traditional curriculum
Learner-centred curriculum focuses on the learners. The needs of the learners are assessed properly. Its objectives are set according to the learners’ needs. The contents are selected based on the learners. The theories and the methods are selected according to the needs of the learners too. The traditional curriculum goes[Read More…]
Yei Hospital lacks power supply
By James Innocent The medical director of Yei Civil Hospital, Dr. Morbe Taban, has revealed that the hospital is struggling to operate due to a lack of electricity. This shortage is severely impacting medical surgeries and other essential operations. Dr. Morbe explained, “We are really facing a lot of[Read More…]
Norway appoints new Ambassador to South Sudan
By No. 1 Citizen The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Juba has announced the arrival of Mr. Roar Haugsdal as the new Ambassador South Sudan. Ambassador Haugsdal succeeds former Ambassador Linken Nymann Berryman. Prior to his appointment, Ambassador Haugsdal held prominent roles within the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including[Read More…]
Juba Commissioner vows justice for Molobur youths
By William Madouk Juba County Commissioner Eng. Emmanuel Tete Ezbon has pledged to ensure that those responsible for the deaths of three youths in Molobur Boma will face justice. Commissioner Tete promised to leave no stone unturned until the perpetrators are brought to justice, vowing to take action against[Read More…]
MPs raise concern over falling security
By Bosco Bush Lawmakers at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly have voiced concern over the country’s security situation amidst rampant insecurity cases reported. Recently, the country has witnessed an alarming rise in violence including armed conflicts in Nasir County, Yambio, and Eastern Equatoria. The latest incursion of the Uganda[Read More…]
Multipurpose Centre, Special Protection Unit inaugurated in Magwi
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Government of Japan, in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), has inaugurated a Multipurpose Training Centre and Special Protection Unit in Magwi County, Eastern Equatorial State. The Special Protection Unit provides the entry points and paths for victims and witnesses to report[Read More…]
Man kills father in Yirol East
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State have arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly killing his father in Yirol East County. Lakes State Police Spokesman Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac reported that the incident occurred on the evening of September 2 at approximately 7:30 PM in Acholdit village, Yali[Read More…]
Prioritize salaries over non-essential foreign trips-Oyet
By No. 1 Citizen The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Nathaniel Oyet has urged the government to reassess its priorities and prioritize the well-being of its citizens. This call comes in light of the country’s severe economic challenges marked by high inflation and delayed salaries for public[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji Commissioner links NAS forces to Sunday robbery
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County has attributed a Sunday incident where a businessman identified as “Mogga” and others were robbed at gunpoint by men in army uniforms to the National Salvation Front (NAS). The incident took place in Leikor Trading Centre, Kangapo One Payam, Keji-Kajo County[Read More…]