By Philip Buda Ladu A lawmaker from Eastern Equatoria State raised an urgent motion regarding border encroachment during a Council of States session on Wednesday, calling for urgent government intervention. The motion sparked a strong condemnation from members of the council, who expressed deep concern over the ongoing violations[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
SOUTH SUDAN ELECTIONS
By Philip Buda Lado The final decision on South Sudan’s elections rest upon the Presidency, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro told the media, on Thursday. The minister’s disclosure followed a close-doo meeting of the High-level Implementation Committee for the revitalized peace agreement with the various[Read More…]
What a child deserves from parents
Ustaz Mark Bang Who is a child, and what does a child deserve to have in life before becoming somebody in the future? A child is a person below the age of 18 years, and this is something known by everyone. A child doesn’t make the right decision; she/he[Read More…]
African coaches praise Juba Stadium
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The head coaches of Al-Merrikh FC and Al-Hilal FC Omdurman from Sudan have praised the quality of the artificial turf at Juba Stadium, calling it a “modern turf generational” stadium. Both teams are playing their home matches in Juba due to the ongoing civil war[Read More…]
Al-Ahly coach calls for changes in CAF calendar
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The head coach of Al-Ahly Football Benghazi Club has called on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to revise the calendar for the African Champions League and Confederations Cup. Dejan Arsove’s comments followed his team’s elimination from the first round of the CAF Champions League[Read More…]
Bureau of Standards announces launch of quality gala awards
By William Madouk South Sudan Bureau of Standards has announced the launch of the first-ever national quality gala awards for manufacturers and companies in the country. The awards are a climax of the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards’ credit activities of the year intended to promote quality[Read More…]
CES tightens security measures
By Bosco Bush Following the rising concerns of insecurity-related issues, the Central Equatoria State (CES) government has on Tuesday, passed some relevant measures to curb the tensions. In their ordinary security meeting chaired by Deputy Governor, Paulino Lukudu, the meeting discussed and adopted several resolutions to address issues of[Read More…]
Parliament issues summons over rising water prices
By Bosco Bush Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has resolved to summon the Minister of Water and Irrigation, the Chairperson of Urban Water Corporation, the Governor of Central Equatoria State, and the Mayor of Juba City Council to address the issue. The decision came after a point of information[Read More…]
Authorities probe deadly inter-clan clash in Jonglei
By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities have launched an investigation into a deadly clash between the Pathuyith and Angakuei clans that resulted in four fatalities in Baidit Payam on Monday. Maj. Gen. John Baak, the newly appointed Commissioner of Police for Jonglei State, confirmed that the violence erupted between the Pathuyith[Read More…]
President Kiir urges unity, peace in Tumaini negotiations
By Deng Ghai Deng President Salva Kiir Mayardit made a heartfelt appeal to opposition groups during a critical meeting on Wednesday, urging them to prioritize peace and unity above all else in the Tumaini peace initiative negotiations. The meeting, held in Nairobi, aimed to bring both government and opposition[Read More…]
DEBT BURDEN: MPs sound alarm over rising borrowing
By Philip Buda Ladu Members of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) have raised serious concerns regarding the country’s escalating debt crisis, calling on the government to take immediate action. The concerns were echoed during Tuesday’s parliamentary session in which the Specialized Committee for Public Accounts presented a detailed[Read More…]
Hunger kills five children in Aweil Center
By Hou Akot Hou At least five children have reportedly died from hunger among the hundreds of returnees camped at Bar-nyiwec Boma in Nyalath Payam, Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. Athuai Athuai Diing, the chief of the returnees, explained that they were relocated to Bar-nyiwec Boma[Read More…]
The suffering of the rich
The rich suffer the hatred of the poor. The poor think they are poor because of the rich. They think their money or riches have been corrupted by the rich. Many people who have nothing perceive they have nothing because others have something. If you find two poor people talking[Read More…]
It’s up to leaders to fix Jonglei State free from corruption, tribalism and division
By Diing Atem Akoi Diing Jonglei State is one of the states affected before and during the transitional government political system. Repeatedly, citizens of Jonglei State do ask themselves this question: What’s that that divides us? Dear citizens, I would like to share with you the unsaid issues that[Read More…]
Over 400 beneficiaries get dignity kits
By William Madouk About 480 women and girls have undergone training in mentorship programs on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and menstrual hygiene in Aweil West and Aweil North Counties. They have also received free dignity kits from a national organization called Hope Africa South Sudan. In an interview with our[Read More…]
MP questions ‘accolades’ awarded to bank governor amid economic turmoil
By William Madouk A member of the National Assembly member has criticized the recent award bestowed on the Central Bank Governor, Dr. James Alic Garang, amid the country’s ongoing economic crisis and high inflation. Mr. Anei Deng Akok, an MP representing Aweil East County on the SPLM-IO ticket, questioned[Read More…]
Parliament adopts recommendations on debt management
By Philip Buda Ladu Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has adopted a report of the Public Account Committee which contains recommendations for strengthening national debt management and mitigation. The Public Accounts Committee of the TNLA under the leadership of its chairperson Justin Joseph Marona led a five member delegation[Read More…]
MP concerned over arbitrary arrests in Torit
By Bosco Bush A member of parliament representing Eastern Equatoria State in the National Assembly has voiced concerns about unlawful arrests and the intimidation of civilians from Himodonge Payam by security agents in the area. Lawmaker Icha Joyce revealed that on August 16th, a young boy was arbitrarily arrested[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal bans lumbering
By Hou Akot Hou Minister of Agriculture in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Garang Chan, has issued a stern warning against the cutting and logging of trees in the state. Minister Chan stated that he has given a 3-month ultimatum to the local residents to cease the felling of[Read More…]
Former Detainees support Tumaini Initiative
By Bosco Bush A senior army general representing the Former Detainees (FDs) in South Sudan’s transitional government of national unity has expressed hope and support for the Tumaini Initiative for Peace in the country. Speaking during the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) Technical Committee[Read More…]