By Charles K Mark   East African Community (EAC) heads of state chairperson expresses concern over strained inter-state political tensions within the regional bloc. President Salva Kiir Mayardit raised the concerns during a meeting with Secretary General of East African Community, Peter Mathuki, in Juba. The EAC Secretary-General briefed president[Read More…]

By William Madouk   A cloud of uncertainty looms over the slashed salaries of teachers in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, as  the state Ministry of Education and the salary payment committee are accused of unfair wage reductions. A fifth-grade teacher who preferred to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals[Read More…]

By Deng Athian   The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has reported significant progress within the 100-days strategy of governor, Dr. James Alic Garang. Dr. Alic’s strategy focuses on modernizing the bank, optimizing operational procedures, and prioritizing staff well-being. The bank’s recent announcement reflects the efforts, marking a significant steps[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   As South Sudan drives towards December 2024, activists and analysts urge the parliament to speed up enactment of National Security Bill. Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) notes that delaying the bill will affect the elections. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Speaker of the Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly has called on the political parties to reach an agreement on holding elections this year. Speaking on Monday, Jemma Nunu Kumba said parliamentary engagement with the executive is crucial for achieving peace through democratic elections. “Right now,[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Authorities in Jonglei State are investigating and actively searching for a Nine Days old baby who was reported stolen from Bor Civil Hospital on Friday. The State Minister of Information in Bor, Elizabeth Nyadak John, confirmed the incident during a phone interview with No. 1[Read More…]

  By Bida Elly David   In light of the escalating Sudanese conflict and the growing number of returnees and refugees seeking safety, the cabinet passed a $1.8billion-dollar budget for the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to respond to the crisis. This came after the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   Conflicts between different communities have persisted throughout history, in South Sudan. The intercommunal conflicts have often arisen from deep-rooted divisions, simmering tensions, and grievances that passed down from one generation to another. They have torn apart communities, eroded social cohesion, and prolonged cycles of violence and[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Chairperson of the South Sudan National Bureau of Standard, Dr. Kuorwel Kuai Korwel has warned clearing agencies against issuing fake documents to allow cargo entrances into the country. He made the remark after meeting members of Clearing Agents in Nimule town to iron out mishaps, understand[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Young people have been encouraged to assume leadership roles and actively participate in peacebuilding efforts in a bid to foster positive change in society. The call was made on Friday during commemoration of the Martin Luther King Day in Juba. Animu Athiei Risasi, the founder[Read More…]

  By William Madouk   Enforcement of Financial Act 2023-2024 has resulted in a significant surge in merchandise prices due to the heightened taxes imposed on imported goods. Deng Daniel, the Chairman of the South Sudan Clearing Agents Freight Forwarding Association, revealed that the parking yard is currently brimming with[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   South Sudan government signs a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Egypt to enhance military cooperation between the two countries. The agreement followed a visit of South Sudanese Minister of Defense and Federal Affairs, Chol Thon Balok to Egypt for the Egyptian Defense Expose Summit in 2023.[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark A significant statistic of civil servants in the country have reportedly not received their salaries for July 2023, despite the money being released by the national ministry of finance. Civil servants in Kajo Keji County, last week, urged the national and state governments to address the[Read More…]