Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper

Empowering farmers; A path to food security in South Sudan

By Garang Garang Adim   South Sudan, a nation rich in natural resources and fertile lands, faces significant challenges in achieving food security for its people. Decades of conflict, economic instability, and environmental hardships have disrupted agriculture systems, leaving many communities vulnerable to hunger and malnutrition. As the country strives[Read More…]

Bar Association adopts key reforms

By No. 1 Citizen   South Sudan Bar Association (SSBA) has reviewed and approved several resolutions aimed at enhancing legal profession in South Sudan. This was done first ordinary meeting of 2025 convened under Central Committee. According to the Central Committee Secretary, Wol Deng Akech, three specialized committees delivered their[Read More…]

Police issues ultimatum on tinted vehicles

By Hou Akot Hou   Traffic police in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State have issued a one-week ultimatum to owners of vehicles with tinted windows to remove the screens. According to the traffic police, the directive aimed at combating rising crime rates, including the disappearance of wealthy individuals. The incidents[Read More…]

Ruweng launches farming initiative

By Hou Akot Hou    Ruweng Administrative Area on Saturday officially launched farming season  in Abiemnhom. Chief Administrator of Ruweng Administrative Area, Stephano Wieu De Malek, flagged off the initiative, aimed at cultivating 8,500 feddans. The launch, attended by numerous officials and citizens, commenced with a display of mechanized tools,[Read More…]

AIRLIFT Food reaches Upper Nile

By No. 1 Citizen   National government has launched airdrop of food to Nasir and Ulang counties in Upper Nile State. Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, launched the program on Saturday, in collaboration with Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC). Humanitarian Minister Albino Akol Atak, together with RRC Chairperson[Read More…]

Activist welcomes parliament reopening

By Nakwam Rose   Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has welcomed the reopening of parliament and called for peace. In a statement, Yakani expressed gratitude to President Salva Kiir and Speaker of the National Assembly, Jemma Nunu Kumba, for their agreement to reopen[Read More…]

Police arrests Bor gang members

By Peter Kuol Kuch   Police authorities in Bor, Jonglei State, have detained an unspecified number of crew in ongoing gang crackdown in Bor town. This month, the police in Jonglei State launched a two-month crackdown on gang activities in Bor-the crackdown activity is expected to be finalised next month.[Read More…]

SSNBS introduces Pre-Export verification to combat substandard imports

By Philip Buda Ladu   South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) directs immediate and mandatory Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) program, requiring a valid Certificate of Conformity (CoC) for all goods entering the country. According to SSNBS public notice on Friday, 23rd, May, 2025, the measure, aims at safeguarding[Read More…]

Freight Forwarders commend Bureau of Standards

By Philip Buda Ladu   South Sudan Freight Forwarders Association (SSFFA) has National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) for regulating imports, ensuring standard quality goods, into the country. While expressing ‘heartfelt congratulations’ for the SSNBS’s efforts, the association also urged the Bureau to address significant concerns regarding the credibility and conduct[Read More…]