By Philip Buda Ladu Regional peace partners on Tuesday issued a stricken warning that South Sudan’s fragile peace process is on the verge of collapse. Citing ongoing military confrontations creating “tremors of an impending explosion”, that it threatens to plunge the nation back into full-scale war. Speaking during urgent[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
South Sudan expels more unfit grains
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has re-exported five trucks of grains at Nimule Port of Entry. The incident on Tuesday June, 3rd, 2025, reflects unwavering commitment of SSNBS to safeguard consumers against unhealth products. This action follows a series of recent interceptions and[Read More…]
REFORMS: Key, as new health minister takes office
By Philip Buda Ladu President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday, tasked the newly appointed Minister of Health, Sarah Cleto Rial, to address critical challenges facing healthcare sector in the country. After, Sarah Cleto taking oath, the president emphasized the pressing need for improved health service delivery. Kiir lauded Minister[Read More…]
Is South Sudan’s preference for foreign timber worth the price paid in DR Congo?
By Philip Buda Ladu/Julie Londo Stepping into Juba’s open-air timber market under the blazing sun, you’re immediately struck by the sheer volume of Congolese and South Sudanese wood. Along dusty streets, simple shops made of rusting corrugated iron are stacked high with mahogany and teak, their freshly sawn faces gleaming[Read More…]
Editorial
As land policy is being developed, governments from national to Bomas, must consider conflict free areas when allocating plots to avoid breeding bloodshed. This notion emanates from none ending nature of land related conflicts, the world over. Ukraine-Russia war over Crimea, Israel-Palestine war over West Bank, are just few examples[Read More…]
Nation Talk
As soon as a decree issued is announced on South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation, sacking a minister, members of parliament, other top government officials awaited the announcement of nominees to take over the same duties, which has not yet occurred. However, the decree itself seems to be promoting corruption in the[Read More…]
NBG kicks off Pneumonia vaccination
By Hou Akot Hou Ministry of Health in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State launched a vaccination campaign on Monday to combat pneumonia. It’s part of Rotavirus Vaccination Campaign organized in partnership with Women’s Empowerment Center South Sudan (WECSS), UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO). The event was attended[Read More…]
Communities call for halt to land demarcation in Nyanimi
By Yiep Joseph Fresh land disputes have emerged in Lado Payam with Nyangwara-Pojulu Tijor Community calling on the state government to stop Land Demarcation in Nyamini area. Last week, a group of elders, chiefs from Bari Community, declared land demarcation in Nyamini area for more than 20,000 plots. The[Read More…]
Two soldiers injured in Pigi clashes
By Manas James At least two South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) officers were injured in clashes with the rival Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) in Jonglei State’s Pigi County on Monday, authorities said. In an interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Suleiman Deng Thon, the Pgi[Read More…]
OCND urges gov’t to intervene in Tonj East Conflict
By Jacob Onuha Nelson One Citizen Network for Democracy (OCND) has urged local authorities, the state government, and national government to intervene to de-escalate conflict in Tonj East, Warrap State that has claimed lives of at least 62 people. Mboringba Elizabeth, the Program Assistant of OCND, called for urgent[Read More…]
Pneumonia vaccination launched in Yei
By James Innocent National Ministry of Health has launched a pneumonia vaccination campaign in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. As part of awareness, a one-day meeting that brought stakeholders was convened to inform the community about the importance of vaccination. National Ministry of Health officials revealed that this[Read More…]
UN calls for urgent intervention in Tonj East Conflict
By Yiep Joseph United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has urged the national government to intervene and stop the escalating intercommunal violence in Tonj East. According to the statement extended to the media, Guang Cong, UNMISS Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (Political), expressed the need for urgent[Read More…]
Drug shortage hits Pochalla
By Manas James Okony A principal referral facility in Pochalla, Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), is struggling to cope with a surge in patients amid shortage of essential drugs. The spike in cases poses a significant challenge for the healthcare system, as Pochalla Hospital is unable to meet the[Read More…]
Conflict displaces over 165,000 people
By Philip Buda Ladu Over 165,000 people have been forced to flee escalating conflict and rising tensions in South Sudan over the past three months, deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis across the region, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned. The exodus comes as desperately needed aid is dwindling,[Read More…]
Zoonotic Diseases: A growing threat to the people of South Sudan
Diseases like anthrax, brucellosis, rabies, Rift Valley fever, and even Ebola have zoonotic origins and have affected lives across Africa, including here in our own communities. While many factors contribute to this rising danger, a significant and often overlooked issue lies in our own attitudes and practices. The people of[Read More…]
Celebrate World Environment Day on June 5th with Purpose and Action to end plastic pollution
By Garang Garang Adim As June 5th approaches, marking another World Environment Day, I feel compelled to reflect on why this day is more than just a date on the calendar. It is a vital reminder for every individual, community, and government to prioritize our environment and commit to[Read More…]
Nation Talk
South Sudan is under serious international instruments which badly sap the country’s progress in terms of development, and its interconnectedness to the global system. This ideally isolated us and limit the engagement in international trades, investments, and international financial system. Last week the U.S. government extended the national emergency on[Read More…]
Abyei convicts appeal for financial support
By Hou Akot Hou At least four individuals convicted of charges including murder and theft have appealed for financial assistance to help free some of the five convicts whose verdicts have been passed. Mr. Tong Kuot Tong, spokesperson for the Aweil Community in Abyei, revealed this information to on[Read More…]
CES minister encourages peace at Kajo-Keji unity tournament
By Nakwam Rose Central Equatoria State Minister of State Building, Jacob Aligo Lo-Lado, emphasized peace and unity to the youth during opening of Kajo-Keji Unity Tournament (KKUT). Held on Saturday at Rock City Playground, under the theme “Score for Peace and Unity,” the tournament aimed to bring youth together,[Read More…]
Community reiterates calls for repatriation of stranded returnees
By Yiep Joseph Aweil Community in Abyei has reiterated its calls for the state government to expedite the repatriation of over 500 returnees stranded in the Abyei Administrative Area. This appeal comes at a time when returnees are facing severe food shortages, water scarcity, and accommodation challenges. Despite various[Read More…]