In decree, read on state-owned media, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), on Friday evening, President Salva Kiir Mayardit appointed Dr. Riek Gai Kok as a new governor for Jonglei state. Dr. Gai’s appointment followed a decree removing former governor of Jonglei state, Mahjoub Biel Turuk from office. Mahjoub exited the[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
EAC unveils ‘visit East Africa: feel the vibe’ tourism brand in Berlin
By Staff Writer Hundreds of tourism stakeholders attending the International Tourism Bourse (ITB) Berlin, witnessed the unveiling of the “Visit East Africa – Feel the Vibe” brand. This groundbreaking initiative aims to collectively promote the East African Community (EAC) as a single tourist destination. Various stakeholders welcomed the move,[Read More…]
Aweil East teachers urged to adopt modern techniques
By Hou Akot Hou Education Director for Aweil East County, Kuan Kuan has urged teachers to dedicate themselves selflessly to their work for the sake of nation-building, despite the challenges they face. He remarked during a two-day training organized by the Universal Network for Knowledge and Empowerment Agency (UNKEA)[Read More…]
President Kiir, Igga discuss security, SPLM reforms
By Staff writer President Salva Kiir Mayardit, also Chairman of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), convened a meeting on Thursday, with the party’s First Deputy Chairman and Secretary-General, Dr. James Wani Igga. The agenda was focused on pressing issues impacting South Sudan, particularly the ongoing conflicts in Upper Nile,[Read More…]
Western nations decry peace deal violations
By Kei Emmanuel Duku European Union, along with the Embassies of Canada, France, Germany, Norway, and others, have expressed disappointment regarding the recent escalation of violence in Nasir and Ulany County, Upper Nile State. This escalation has resulted in loss of life and property. Furthermore, the Western Nations and[Read More…]
Seek God amid deteriorating security
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Religious leaders in South Sudan have called on citizens to turn to faith for solace and peace amid increasing violence and insecurity across the country. This plea follows recent clashes in Western Equatoria, Warrap, and Upper Nile States between Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO)[Read More…]
Arms embargo impedes deployment of unified forces
By Yiep Joseph Arms embargo imposed on South Susan continues to impede deployment of the Necessary Unified Forces (NUF), a critical component of the 2018 peace agreement. Several pleas by the country’s Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) to UN security council to relax the restriction, have gone[Read More…]
Over 80 lawyers lose licenses
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan Bar Council has revoked licenses of at least 83 lawyers in an ongoing screening process to uphold professional standards and ensure practitioners meet the necessary qualifications. President of the Bar Association and Chairperson of the Bar Council, Arop Malueth, revealed this in a press[Read More…]
I never knew she was driving me to hell, says an enticed young man
By Chol Peter Majoh I never felt the power of love. Sorry to call it love. I would rather call it infatuation, not love. I never felt its power until I got into it. One day as I walked in the evening that was around Gudele town, I saw[Read More…]
Clerics call on gov’t to restore peace
By William Madouk Religious leaders in Upper Nile State have joined voices urging the transitional government to take decisive steps to restore security. in the face of tensions. This comes after a crucial meeting organized by regional office of South Sudan Council of Churches in Malakal, Upper Nile State.[Read More…]
Aweil South farmers receive Ox ploughs
By Hou Akot Hou At least 496 farmers in Aweil South County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state received farming implements, specifically Ox ploughs, earlier this week. The Ox ploughs were donated by World Vision International. Andre Akok, one of the farmers, stated that they have formed cooperatives in the[Read More…]
No going back to war
By Yiep Joseph Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) has reaffirmed its commitment to 2018 peace agreement, assuring the public that the regime will not lead the country back to war. Michael Makuei Lueth, Minister of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services, who also serves as the government[Read More…]
No going back to war
By Yiep Joseph Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) has reaffirmed its commitment to 2018 peace agreement, assuring the public that the regime will not lead the country back to war. Michael Makuei Lueth, Minister of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services, who also serves as the government[Read More…]
Arrests for conflicting with the law
By William Madouk Several Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-in-Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) officials have been detained for being “in conflict with the law”. Information Minister, Michael Makuei Lueth confirmed the detention of the officials, including the Deputy Army Chief, General Gabriel Duop Lam and Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chuol. The arrests follow[Read More…]
Amnesty calls for extension of Commission on Human rights’ mandate
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Amnesty International has called for the extension of United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan (CHRSS) mandate, citing ongoing concerns about persistent human rights violations. The organization argues that South Sudan has yet to implement meaningful and durable reforms to improve human rights[Read More…]
Over 20 refugee families return Juba
By William Madouk At least twenty South Sudanese families have been repatriated back to Juba from the restive Wad-Madani state in Sudan. The return of these returnees was made possible by the Youth Organization for Peace Support (YOPS) through funding from speaker of the national assembly, Jemma Nunu Kumba.[Read More…]
Power blackout disrupts UAP court sitting
By William Madouk Power blackout has disrupted a court hearing involving UAP insurance firm and its former employee. The hearing scheduled for Tuesday (Yesterday) was adjourned after power went. “Today, we were ready to proceed with the hearing but unfortunately the court is not working because there is no[Read More…]
Gov’t, partners train journalists on election reporting
By Yiep Joseph Government along with its partners enrolled at least 50 journalists in a two-day seminar aimed at reevaluating the importance of journalism in democracy. The workshop, focused on preparation for the upcoming general election, gathered journalists from various media houses to interact and learn more about election reporting.[Read More…]
Curfew imposed in Kakuma Refugee camp
By Yiep Joseph Kenyan government has imposed a curfew in Kakuma Refugee Camp following several days of protests by refugees. According to a statement released to the media, the curfew restricts movement in specific areas of the camp. It is in effect from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., prohibiting[Read More…]
Release SPLA-IO Chief of Staff-Activist pleas
By Staff Writer Civil society organization, the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), has called for release of Lieutenant General Gabriel Duop Lam, Chief of Staff of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO). Lt. Gen. Guop was reportedly arrested in Juba on Tuesday. SPLA-IO spokesperson Col. Lam Paul Gabriel[Read More…]