By Yiep Joseph Optimism is high among members of the public, including lawyers and activists, following appointment of a new Chief Justice, after years of what many describe as persistent challenges in improving South Sudan’s legal system. On Wednesday night, President Salva Kiir Mayardit removed the country’s long-serving Chief[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Integrity, reform top advisory to new ambassadors
By Philip Buda Ladu President Salva Kiir Mayardit urged new ambassadors to embody integrity, professionalism, and unwavering commitment in their diplomatic roles. Kiir made the call on Thursday, while presiding over the swearing-in of the Ambassadors at the State House in Juba, president’s office affirmed. During his address, President[Read More…]
New momentum for constitutional, electoral awareness
By Staff Writer A youth-led dialogue focused on amplifying young voices in South Sudan’s permanent constitution-making process and electoral participation has concluded in Unity State. Organized by Active Citizen South Sudan (ACSS), at the Protection of Civilians (PoC) site in Bentiu, Unity State, the event brought together 40 participants[Read More…]
Gov’t to prioritize youth, school farming to boost agriculture
By Yiep Joseph The government has unveiled a plan to involve youth in agricultural cooperatives and engage school-going children in farming groups to promote agriculture across the country. During the launch of Plan International’s five-year country strategy (2025-2030) on Wednesday, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, the Minister of Agriculture and Food[Read More…]
Central Equatoria, National Revenue Authority, in tax row
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State (CES) has urged South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) to reconsider its recent statement on tax collection, citing that it obstructs clients from making payments. The revenue collection issue began this month when the CES Revenue Authority notified several non-governmental organizations and companies within[Read More…]
UPDF relocates over 800 South Sudanese
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Ugandan authorities in Koboko District of West Nile region are relocating South Sudanese who had sought refuge in border areas like Busia and Oraba. A total of about 1,000 civilians have been moved from the bordering communities and various resettlements within West Nile Region. The[Read More…]
FAO’s support to farmers deserves an applause
By Garang Garang Adim We must commend United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for its initiative, in collaboration Western Bahr El Ghazal State Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, to launch seed distribution in Wau and Jur River counties. This initiative is a concrete example of how strategic investments[Read More…]
In my nation, leaders lead with no difference
Benjamin-Ajuong-Machiek I think they will bring change, fresh ideas, and a better life for the people. But as time goes by, I begin to notice something. These leaders are not so different from each other. They talk in the same way, make the same promises, and follow the same[Read More…]
The menace of cattle raids, insecurity, on our nation
By Maker Mangol Acien Yuol Early this year, I had the opportunity of travelling to Cueibet County, Lakes state, but most unfortunately, I was unable to handle challenges the communities face. Having visited Duony, Abiriu, Mayath and Achol Malek Payams, I interacted with the people there and I observed[Read More…]
Nation Talks
South Sudan should focus on agricultural production to avoid feeding on toxic food imported from outside the country. Last year several tracks were impounded at Nimule Border enroute South Sudan with toxic Maize flour which would have put the lives of citizens at higher risk. Diseases such as cancer and[Read More…]
Gov’t pledges commitment to digital transformation
By Nakwam Rose Ministry of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services expressed readiness to adhere to Smart Africa Alliance policies. This commitment is deemed essential for unlocking the transformative potential of digital payments and e-commerce in cross-border trade. On Tuesday, Deputy Minister, David Yau Yau officiated the opening of[Read More…]
Gov’t, partners launch five-year youth empowerment strategy
By Yiep Joseph Government and Plan International have jointly launched a five-year strategy for 2025-2030, which prioritizes youth empowerment. The country strategy addresses critical needs in several key areas: inclusive quality education, protection from violence, youth leadership and economic empowerment, and core humanitarian scale-up. This comprehensive strategy aims to[Read More…]
Leprosy patients in Juba receive aid
By Yiep Joseph At least 100 individuals diagnosed with leprosy in Juba County have received assistance from the Korean Civilian Mission. The aid, delivered by the Mission, included non-food charitable items such as clothes, caps, and shoes. Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease (HD) or Hanseniasis, is a chronic[Read More…]
Aweil Community calls for repatriation of stranded returnees
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil Community Association, based in Abyei, is calling for the repatriation of returnees currently stranded in Amiet, Abyei, to their homes. Mr. Tong Kuot Tong, spokesperson for the association in Abyei, stated on Wednesday via phone call that the returnees are too vulnerable to arrange[Read More…]
VP Bol Mel leads South Sudan delegation to peace summit
By Philip Buda Ladu Vice President for the Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, embarked on his first significant regional mission since taking office on Wednesday, departing Juba for Entebbe, Uganda. He is representing President Salva Kiir Mayardit at the Twelfth High-Level Meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of[Read More…]
FIRED
By Staff Writer President Salva Kiir Mayardit has terminated the appointment of Chief Justice Chan Reech Madut. In his place, Justice Dr. Benjamin Bak Deng has been appointed as the new Chief Justice. In a Decree read over the state media-SSBC, Deputy Justice John Gatwech Lul has also been[Read More…]
CES condemns abduction
By Kei Emmanuel Duku and Rose Nakwam Central Equatoria State (CES) has condemned abduction of ten civilians, demanding their immediate and unconditional release. The civilians, including two women, were reportedly abducted by armed militants linked to Gen. Thomas Cirilo Sawaka, leader of the National Salvation Front (NAS). The abductions[Read More…]
What tomorrow holds for today’s youth
Elderly people have an ability to see tomorrow and foretell its beingness, but the unclearness of today blurs their eyes to see and say anything about tomorrow. Even prophets who are known to make prophecies are overwhelmed by such a huge task. Youth themselves are moving like sheep, with their[Read More…]
Juba’s haphazard construction, a time bomb
By Eng. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol Construction Industry in Juba, riskily accommodates experienced laborers but not qualified engineers, including those from other East African countries. A critical investigation reveals most of the concrete structures in Juba are built without soil investigations, survey work, blue print nor designed art work.[Read More…]
If we were born a Stool
I would be loved by everyone. Everyone, when defecating, has a glance at his/her stool, whether during defecation or after it. It is common among people who go for open defecation. A woman to fall in love only counts the number of looks. If you look at a woman twice,[Read More…]