During the liberation struggle, many then Southern Sudanese paused their studies and joined the movement to have a country of their own while a majority joined without knowing how to read and write. And a fraction of Southern Sudanese who scattered abroad to financially support the movement had had chances[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
The Mystery of Life in South Sudan
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot Miracles are no longer mystical occurrences that do not follow the law of nature as defined in the English dictionary. They are normal parts of our today’s life. This is to say that life itself is a miracle. About 90% of the country’s population[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria thrashes existence of rebels
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State authorities have denied presence of a rebel group led by “Comedian Feel Free” in Magwi County. They described the claims of new insurgency as attempts to spread fear among the local population. Magwi County Commissioner Benjamin Pole Pole Olum, speaking during launch of[Read More…]
Torit installs streetlights, security cameras
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in the Eastern Equatoria State capital, Torit town, have begun installing streetlights and security cameras across to combat rising criminal activities. This initiative aims to improve public safety and allow authorities to monitor criminal movements more effectively. Torit Town Mayor, H.W. Mustafa Albino Zachariah, explained[Read More…]
Torit Court jails man over bush meat
By Ijoo Bosco Wildlife court in Eastern Equatoria State capital, Torit, has sentenced a 37-year-old man to four years in prison and a fine of 600,000 South Sudanese Pounds for trading bush meat. Maj. Gen. Paul Adot Stephen, Director of Wildlife Service in the state, explained that the man[Read More…]
MPs demand answers to currency decline
By Bida Elly David As the South Sudanese Pounds continue to depreciate further against US dollars, lawmakers at the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) are demanding answers from concerned financial institutions. No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper established on Monday, foreign exchange rate rising up with $1 selling at[Read More…]
Parliament forms committee to probe Tombura attacks
By Bida Elly David National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) has formed a committee to investigate the recent attacks in Tombura County, Western Equatoria State. Violence sparked in Tombura County two weeks ago, resulting into abductions, killings, and burning of houses, which forced thousands to flee for safety. Lawmakers resolved to[Read More…]
University students protest lack of food
By William Madouk Students of University of Bahr el Ghazal in Wau have staged a peaceful protest over the cut in food ratio on campus. In a statement obtained by this outlet, students are protesting the administration’s failure to pay a food delivery company, causing a halt in food[Read More…]
NAS officers denounce rebellion
By James Innocent Over eight senior military officers from the National Salvation Front (NAS) led by General Thomas Cirilo have joined the South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) in Yei River County. The officers including a Major General, Brigadier Generals and First Lieutenants among other ranks were welcomed by[Read More…]
Changing political affiliation has become more unpredictable like movement of currency from one’s hands; you give out today, comes back to tomorrow and vanishes the very moment. The bad trade in political defections is that these orchestrators will be the first to seek a handshake with the leader of a[Read More…]
Government denies $13 Billion Oil Deal
By Bida Elly David Government has dismissed rumours circulating on social media purporting oil deal worth $12.9 billion with United Arab Emirates (UAE) for paying salaries. Al-Monitor website published that a company run by a distant relative of the ruling family in Abu Dhabi had signed a deal with[Read More…]
CEPO demands joint strategy on communal violence
By Charles K Mark Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) calls for joint strategies on combating communal attacks in Jonglei, Pibor and Central Equatoria, triangle. CEPO’s Executive director, Edmond Yakani points to the new chief administrator of Pibor, the newly appointed cabinet of Jonglei state and the new governor[Read More…]
Hard work pays, a single mother in smiles
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto A single mother, who benefited from Youth Enterprise Development and Capacity Building (YEDCB) project is a happy woman, reaping fruits of her labour. A 27-year-old, Maka Scovia John is one of about 2,394 South Sudanese youth beneficiaries, of whom 1,446 were female in a project[Read More…]
Dialogue brings reconciliation to Mugwo
By James Innocent A peace forum held Mugwo Payam of Yei River County held last week in Mugwo Payam of Yei River County has called for Peaceful resolution of conflict and unity among the communities. Funded by Reconcile International it brought together hundreds of members of the Mugwo community,[Read More…]
Over 30 shun Kiir for Machar
By Kidega Livingstone At least 34 members of Sudanese Liberation Movement [SPLM] have crossed to Sudan People’s Liberation Government in opposition (SPLM-IO). The defectors hail from Greater Pibor Administrative area, Warrap and Jonglei states. In GPPAA alone at least 14 youth leaders from Lekungole, Pibor, Guuruk and Vertheth counties[Read More…]
Land tiling unlocks success for Western Equatoria State farmers
By William Madouk A dedicated farmer at Gitikri Boma, Western Equatoria State has become a living testament to the power of teamwork in unlocking success, in agribusiness. Loice Wilson Mbiro, 31-year-old, mother of seven shared her story with No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper. She analyzed the challenges she faced in[Read More…]
Machar submits officers’ list for unification
By Charles K Mark First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny on Friday submitted a list of officers to be confirmed and deployed into the country’s security organs. The Transitional Security Arrangement mandates unification and deployment of various forces into the military, National Security Service, and National Police Services.[Read More…]
RRC workers on spotlight for trading aid
By Hou Akot Hou Commissioner of Aweil East County, Northern Bahr Ghazal state has issued stringent warnings to Relief and Rehabilitation Commission’s (RRC) staff, for misconduct. The RRC staff are on spotlight for allegedly allocating distribution cards for themselves in order to amass wealth, instead of prioritizing returnees and[Read More…]
STRIKE; NilePet staff cry over salary cuts
By Kidega Livingstone Nile Petroleum Cooperation is facing a major crisis as staff have initiated a strike in response to a 50 per cent salary reduction amidst the ongoing economic turmoil. “All staff members will participate in the peaceful demonstration,” John Kongo, a senior officer at NilePet confirmed to[Read More…]
South Sudanese refugees forced out of DR Congo
By James Innocent Harsh living conditions in DR Congo have prompted return of hundreds of South Sudanese Refugees back home. Most of them are children, elderly persons, women and youth. On arrival, the returnees, under challenging situation, settled at Ombasi Boma and Cenema Sub-Boma in Yei River County of[Read More…]