By Tr Nyak Lam What is obvious is what is absolute. And what is absolute is what is lawful. And what is lawful is what is just. And what is just is what is natural. And what is natural is what comes from God. And what comes from God[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Not stranger to economic challenges – Minister Awow
By Charles K Mark The newly sworn-in Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Eng. Awow Daniel Chuang, is determined to revive the ailing economy and is unfazed by the challenges ahead. “I am not a stranger and I am aware of all those challenges. On South Sudan economy, the[Read More…]
Be objective-Bakosoro to civil society
By Charles K Mark Members of Civil Society and Churches need to be objective on matters of transparency as they do their advocacy job. The Minister of Presidential Affairs, Joseph Bangasi Bakosoro made the call while addressing members of the Civil Society in a forum in Juba on Tuesday.[Read More…]
Unify forces dodge training-Monitors
By Kidega Livingstone Over three-quarters of graduated National Unified Forces (NUF) of South Sudan have defied orders to return to training centres for deployment. Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) made the shocking revelation during weekly report. The situation raises concerns of timely deployment[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Dr. Anib takes IGAD role
By Charles K Mark Former undersecretary at the National Ministry of Health Dr. Victoria Anib Majur has been appointed head of the Social Development Unit of the Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) announced yesterday on its Twitter handle about the appointment. IGAD is[Read More…]
Irish delegates wrapped up Juba trip
By William Madouk Irish Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue wrapped up his international development mission to the Horn of Africa in South Sudan as Ireland prepares funds to cushion the needy. According to a statement seen by this outlet, Mr. McConalogue’s visit was to engage[Read More…]
Meet Angeth, a lawyer vying for National Youth Union chair
Kidega Livingstone John Angeth Kenyi Maker, a lawyer by profession, is set to run for the chairmanship position in the upcoming elections of the South Sudan National Youth Union (SSNYU). Residing in Juba and a person living with physical impairment, Mr. Angeth originates from Terekeka County in Central Equatoria[Read More…]
SPLM-IO denies collapse in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Despite recent defections of some members to the SPLM, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) in Lakes State remains intact and active, Dr. Isaiah Akhol Mathiang, Lakes State chairperson has said. He dismissed the reasons cited by the defectors, stating that they were unfounded.[Read More…]
Eleven died in cattle raid
By Hou Akot Hou At least eleven people are confirmed dead following a cattle raid incident in Gogrial East County, Warrap State bordering Unity State, over the weekend. According to Maluach Lueth, commissioner of Gogrial East County, armed men believed to be from Mayom County attacked Awoyic village on[Read More…]
Five cheated death in plane crash
By Bida Elly/Yien Gattuor A cargo plane Antonov 26, crashed at Yida Airstrip in Ruweng Administrative Area due to poor weather conditions, resulting in minor injuries for two pilots. The incident occurred on Tuesday when the plane lost control and overran the runway, eventually hitting a tree and catching[Read More…]
Just as the decree is read on state television (South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation) sacking top government officials from their positions, the decrees cannot indicate the reasons behind the removal of the officials from their seats. The same decree sometimes appoints successors immediately or it takes time. But also, the decree[Read More…]
East African Youth for UN training in Juba
By Kidega Livingstone Young leaders from across East Africa region gathered in Juba for a five-day training session on the United Nations (UN) system, leadership skills, and fundraising techniques. The conference, hosted by the African United Nations Youth Delegate South Sudan, brought together around 70 delegates representing various UN[Read More…]
END GRAVE VIOLATIONS OF SCHOOLCHILDREN IN NIGERIA
Kigali/Halifax, 11 March 2024 – The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security is deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation in northern Nigeria and condemns in the strongest terms the kidnapping of 287 students from a government school in Kaduna state on Thursday. This is the third incident of[Read More…]
Monday, March 18, 2024, dawned with swearing-in of Hon. Awow Chuang Deng as new minister of finance and planning, but above all, he needs peace of mind, to execute roles bestowed by the head of the state. As the 15th Minister in the chronology, since the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA)[Read More…]
Malakal peace Ambassadors push for reconciliation
By Bida Elly David A group of young peace ambassadors in Malakal, the capital of Upper Nile State, have initiated a project aimed at reconciling conflicting communities in the region. The peace group comprises more than 20 young members and from various communities across the state. During a meeting,[Read More…]
Driver dies in fatal road accident
By Hou Akot Hou A driver lost his life On Saturday, March 16, 2024, in a car accident in Warrap State. The unnamed man was reportedly returning from Kuajok, Warrap State. Eyewitness Joseph Agorong revealed that the car flipped twice shortly after the driver took control of the wheel.[Read More…]
EU urges political stability ahead of elections
By Bida Elly David European Union (EU) ambassador to South Sudan, Mr. Timo Olkkonen, has called for reduced political tensions and a focus on peaceful elections in the country. During a visit to war-displaced persons in the Upper Nile region, alongside other partners in the United Nations, he emphasized[Read More…]
Lakes State deputy governor faces court over forced marriage
By Gladys Fred Kole A high Court in Rumbek will now decide the alleged forced marriage involving the deputy Governor of Lakes State Akol Mathiang and one Ms. Jenifer Bill Maker. Mr. Akol found himself at the center of controversy as news of his arranged marriage and now the[Read More…]
Over 400 killed in three months-UN
By Charles K Mark At least 406 people have been killed in the last quarter of 2023 as a result of violence across South Sudan. United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has reported in a brief on violence affecting civilians, covering October to December, last year. Inter-communal conflict,[Read More…]
Battle against economic crisis awaits Awow
By Charles K Mark/Bida Elly President Salva Kiir Mayardit has again directed the newly sworn-in national minister of finance, Eng. Awow Daniel Chuang, and the governor of the Central Bank, James Alic Garang, to address the runaway hyperinflation. The directive comes as South Sudan grapples with a deteriorating economic[Read More…]