By Yiep Joseph At least 20 priests from the Internal Province of Episcopal Church of South Sudan in Amadi in Western Equatoria State have been suspended. The Primate of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS), Archbishop Justin Badi Arama, issued an order suspending the 20 priests affiliated with[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Authorities warn against illegal logging
By Jacob Onuha Nelson National Minister of Environment and Forestry, Josephine Napwon Cosmas, has issued a stern warning against illegal logging, which has become an environmental risk across the country. Speaking after meeting with Central Equatoria State Acting governor, Paulino Lukudu Obede, Napwon emphasized the urgency of coordinated efforts.[Read More…]
Jonglei launches Pneumonia, Rotavirus Vaccination campaign
By Peter Kuol Kuch The Jonglei State Ministry of Health launched the Pneumonia and Rotavirus Vaccination Campaign in Bor on Monday. Magook Aluong, an official in the EPI department of the Jonglei State Ministry of Health, stated that the vaccine targets children aged 6 to 59 months. “Yes, the[Read More…]
Bor residents flee homes as floodwaters surge
By Peter Kuol Kuch An unspecified number of residents have been displaced following heavy rain in Bor on Friday. According to block leaders, the displacement is due to stagnant rainwater and a lack of adequate drainage pathways. Speaking to this publication, John Makuei, the residential leader in Achuengdier, noted[Read More…]
Judiciary must be independent-Kiir
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday witnessed the swearing in of Dr. Benjamin Baak Deng Bol as Chief Justice and Laku Tranquilo Nyombe as Deputy Chief Justice, taking over the highest judicial office. The oath-taking, at the Presidential Palace, was administered by Supreme Court Justice Dr.[Read More…]
Cleto arrives Juba to assume office
By Yiep Joseph Former Governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State and newly appointed National Minister of Health, Sarah Cleto, has arrived in Juba to assume office despite controversial statements from the fragmented SPLM-IO. Cleto, a senior member of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In Opposition (SPLM-IO) under Dr.[Read More…]
A call for animal welfare and veterinary education reform
Ajuong Machiek Malek The neglect of animal health directly impacts public health, economic productivity, and the environment. Yet, the government and relevant stakeholders have not given this sector the attention and support it desperately needs. My personal journey as a veterinary student at the University of Juba has opened[Read More…]
The menace of Juba’s growing trash problem
By Garang Garang Adim As a resident of Juba, I have come to feel a deep sense of frustration and concern every time I walk through its streets. The sight of trash scattered haphazardly across sidewalks, along the roads, and in public spaces is disheartening. It is a stark[Read More…]
Obstetric Fistula: The silent epidemic haunting women in South Sudan
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In the heart of South Sudan, the cries of women suffering from obstetric fistula echo through communities, their voices often drowned out by the silence of stigma and neglect. This devastating childbirth injury, caused by prolonged and obstructed labour, has become a symbol of the[Read More…]
UJOSS, gov’t discuss safety, accurate reporting
By Yiep Joseph Protection of journalists and accuracy of their reporting were key topics at a meeting between the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) and government stakeholders. As South Sudan engages in civic education ahead of the 2026 general elections, the media has a crucial role to[Read More…]
Gudele Buaba road opens
By Nakwam Rose Acting Governor of Central Equatoria State, Paulino Lokudu Obedde, has officially reopened the Gudele Buaba road on Friday. The road has been partially undergoing renovation. He was accompanied by Major Element Dismero, Clement Maring, the Minister of Roads and Bridges in Central Equatoria, and the Mayor[Read More…]
VP Bol Mel, Museveni discuss bilateral ties
By Nakwam Rose Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel held a private meeting with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni before his safe return home. The meeting took place after Dr. Bol Mel represented President Salva Kiir Mayardit at the Twelfth High-Level Meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) in Entebbe,[Read More…]
RESTRICTION: CIDs barred from market inspections
By Philip Buda Ladu Acting Inspector General of Police (A/IGP) for Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Crime Prevention, Lt. Gen. Akok Noon Akok, has issued a stringent standing order demanding an immediate cessation of unauthorized daily inspections of shops in Juba’s markets by CID officers. The directive, dated May[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Water is increasingly sold on the black market, much like foreign currency, and is not readily available from official sources in South Sudan. This situation primarily affects those who cannot afford the high prices set by water tankers, leading to suffering among the poor. Despite being an open economy, the[Read More…]
Agony as South Sudanese students trapped in Ethiopia over visa
By Eng. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol As I learned from sources in Ethiopia, our colleagues, whom we left struggling with studies, since 2023, face expatriation over residential Permit fees/visa. Over 1,500 South Sudanese students, who, from mid 2023, started facing the predicament of residential permit fees. The government of Ethiopia[Read More…]
What exactly happens to an ant separated from the colony?
You must have come across an army of ants, heading somewhere or to someone’s kitchen in their never-ending search for food, with one leader that leads better than some humans, I mean, some leaders. The colony is made up of ants who decide where to go, and just like humans, there are those[Read More…]
Ethnicity, conflict, in South Sudan
By Dr. Dhieu Ngong Gak South Sudan occupies a total area of 644,329 square miles with a population estimated to be more than 11,880,796, or 8,000,000 people, after independence. This area is inhabited by 64 ethnic groups, according to available resources, or 70s, according to other information, who speak[Read More…]
Dear youth, how far is tomorrow?
There lived three rams: black, white and brown rams. They were united beyond union. They used to move, graze, and sleep together. Making the long story short, they were each other’s keeper. Their common enemy tried to kill them, but it failed miserably. One day, the enemy approached the black[Read More…]
UN Peacekeepers Day: Children’s plea for peace takes center stage
By Philip Buda Ladu/UN United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Thursday, commemorated the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, under the theme, “Peace Begins with Me.” The event saw plea from a young South Sudanese girl, for an end to conflict, emphasizing the collective responsibility for peace in a[Read More…]
UNMISS launches ‘peace begins with me’ campaign
By Peter Kuol Kuch United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) launched “Peace Begins with Me” campaign on Thursday during commemoration of United Nations Peacekeepers Day in Bor. The event featured several cultural dances and artistic performances. Speaking at the event, Ambassador Geetha Pious, head of the UNMISS field[Read More…]