By Yiep Joseph Governor Gen. Augustino Jadallah Kamilo Wani of Central Equatoria State has urged the youth to reject being used as instruments of conflict by politicians. In his New Year’s message, Governor Jadallah pointed out that the ongoing conflicts in the country often involve young people who are influenced[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Agonies of 2024 gone, salaries still
By William Madouk As South Sudan waved bye-bye to 2024, the nation has made a record in history as the first to go an entire year without paying civil servants and organized forces. This record situation has put many into misery. As the year draws to a close, reflections[Read More…]
Illiteracy is the number one promoter of ignorance (part one)
By Ustaz Mark Bang People don’t take pride in what is become obvious to them they don’t know. Some care but many don’t some know more than themselves. Most learn what is needful to gain of knowledge that benefits a broadened understanding. I am proud when I know what I[Read More…]
Nyak, what do you pledge for 2025?
I pledge to live in Unity with everyone. I know my unity didn’t work so well in 2024. I had some issues with others. I had also some issues with myself. I didn’t define how I could be united with others. In 2025, I am surely going to pursue my[Read More…]
Robbers kill 55-year-old man in Aweil
By Deng Athian A 55-year-old man named Aleu Dhieu Aleu was reportedly killed by suspected robbers in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. The incident occurred last Saturday in Maduany Payam of Aweil West County, according to a report from local administration. Mr. Albino Akol, the Payam administrator of Maduany, confirmed[Read More…]
Halt security checks on diplomatic, NGO vehicles-CDF
By Yiep Joseph Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) has instructed organized security forces to stop unnecessary searches of diplomatic vehicles and those belonging to non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Gen. Paul Nang Majok said that his office had received complaints regarding the searches. While addressing joint security forces deployed to ensure a[Read More…]
Tight security for New Year celebration
By Philip Buda Ladu As the 2024 comes to closure, South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has announced tight security strategy for New Year, 2025 celebrations. Key focus is on locations including Juba International Airport, Churches, Public places, major routes and bridges, markets, government institutions, NGOs, and embassies. According to[Read More…]
Cholera kills over 150 victims
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Red Cross has reported that 199 people have succumbed to cholera, and another 13,206 suspected cases have been identified across the country as of December 29, 2024. Renk and Malakal in Upper Nile State, Juba in Central Equatoria State, and Bentiu in Unity[Read More…]
WARNING: No shooting on New Year-CDF
By Yiep Joseph To ensure a peaceful celebration of New Year 2025, South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has warned the public and security forces to refrain from celebratory gunfire. Chief of Defense Forces Gen. Paul Nang Majok said that those who disregard this warning will face severe penalties. ,[Read More…]
Great leaders inspire, bad leaders control
By Ustaz Mark Bang Each of us has a definition for “good” versus “bad” leadership. Some might argue that circumstances play a role in that definition. No matter where we set the measurement bar, there will be varying degrees of effectiveness for each leadership style in each different situation[Read More…]
Why I write about the human conditions [Last part]
This is going to be the end of my series and equally the end of my Facebook writing for this year as I plan to freeze my online activities next year for some personal reasons until next time and that means not writing weekly like I used to do. This[Read More…]
Restoring hope: Lasu hosts five-day peace conference
By Dogga Luwo A five-day peace conference and cultural festival has commenced in Lasu Payam, of Yei River County, spearheaded by sons and daughters of the area. The initiative aimed at promoting peace, reconciliation, and enhancing social cohesion among the natives and the surrounding communities, which have been troubled[Read More…]
South Sudan Premier League Derby: Malakia Juba vs Kator FC
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Premier League is gaining momentum after its successful launch. Five games have been played in the first week of the competition, with two matches involving Al-Hilal-Wau and the Nile City of Yambio, and Olympic FC-Renk and Holy Family FC from Rumbek, postponed. Juba[Read More…]
Ruweng to establish cooperative societies
By Yiep Joseph Chief Administrator of the Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA), Tiob De Monyluak, recently inspected the Palath Agriculture Scheme and pledged to establish agricultural cooperative societies to enhance farming activities. During his visit to the Palath Agriculture Scheme in Touch County over the weekend, the Chief Administrator intend to[Read More…]
Activist demands formation of election security
By Yiep Joseph Civil society activist has called on the government and peace monitors to form an election safety and protection team on time in order to gain public trust in the 2026 election. According to the statement extended to the media, Edmund Yaknai, the Executive Director for Community[Read More…]
When eating a fruit, remember who had planted the tree
By Ustaz Mark Bang This lovely ancient proverb from Vietnam reminds us of something we all already know: the importance of feeling deep gratitude for the good people and the good fortune in our lives, no matter how large or small. We are living in uncertain and unsettling times. And[Read More…]
Climate-resilient farming techniques improve food security in Kapoeta North
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Residents of South Sudan’s Kapoeta North County, Eastern Equatoria State, a predominantly pastoral area, is facing severe food insecurity, driven by drought and dwindling rainfall. With crops failing, many are now relying on wild fruits and even animal blood for nourishment. Farmers in the area report[Read More…]
Consortium trains public health changemakers
By Yiep Joseph Right2grow (R2G) Consortium has conducted a two-day workshop that brought at least 30 young change-makers together to deliberate on public awareness techniques to improve nutrition and hygiene in families. While malnutrition persists in the country, the youth engagement was aimed at equipping young people on how[Read More…]
Peaceful Christmas in Bor
By Deng Ghai Deng Christmas in Bor was celebrated peacefully and calmly, with no reports of accidents or violent cases reported on December 24th and 25th. Christians in the area participated in street marches, gathered for church prayers, and spent quality time with their families in homes and hotels, all[Read More…]
Governor Futuyo upgrades Bomas to Payams
By Bosco Bush Western Equatoria State Governor Alfred Futuyo Karaba ratified and elevated the local administrative status of at least 18 bomas from six counties and one administrative area into Payams. This was stated in a State Order No. 33/2024, Futuyo on December 23, for upgrading of the village[Read More…]