By Philip Buda Ladu Troika countries and friends of South Sudan have expressed grave concern over the passing of the National Security Service (NSS) Act (amendment bill 2024) retaining the powers to arrest without warrants. The embassies of Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Heavy rains expected to cause flooding in northern parts of South Sudan
By No. 1 Citizen Heavy rains, with potential of causing flood are expected in most parts of South Sudan and the surrounding region in the upcoming week (July 10th-17th, 2024), according to the IGAD Climate and Application Centre (ICPAC). According to ICPAC, heavy rainfall (over 200mm) is expected in[Read More…]
Land Policy under review
By Bosco Bush Ministry of Land, Housing, and Urban Development is embarking on a vital attempt to review and update the country’s land policy. The ministry is conducting a two-day consultative workshop to discuss and incorporate significant policies that will ensure the proper usage and management of land. Since[Read More…]
PRESSURE mounts over NSS Bill
By Philip Buda Ladu United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has urged President Salva Kiir Mayardit not to sign the National Security Service (NSS) Act, 2014 Amendment Bill 2024 and return it to the parliament for revision. The National Security Service (NSS) Act (Amendment Bill 2024)[Read More…]
Empowering Youth Through Sports: Stanbic Bank’s Ongoing Commitment to Developing Champions
By Mũmbi Kagombe As the Strategy Enablement Manager at Stanbic Bank, my passion lies in fostering financial inclusion and driving economic growth. Additionally, I firmly believe in the positive impact of sports in empowering youth and promoting peace. This is also reflected in my private life, where I lead[Read More…]
Sacked: National Finance minister exits office
By No. 1 Citizen President Salva Kiir has sacked the Minister of Finance and Planning, Eng Awow Daniel Chuang after four months in office. In a series of Republican Decrees read over the State South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation (SSBC) last evening, Kiir appointed, Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater as the[Read More…]
THE WOMAN WORTH PRAISE
She does not underrate herself. She knows she has value. She is sure of her potential. She does not talk like some other women who say, “I am just a woman. What can I do?” That is how those women talk. Who told them that they are just women? Who[Read More…]
The South Sudan Bar Association: Crusaders of Law Reform or Mere Court Jesters?
By Gama Hassan Oscas If you thought being a lawyer in South Sudan was a straightforward path of upholding justice and defending the innocent, think again. The newly elected leadership of the South Sudan Bar Association (SSBA), victorious as of May 29, 2024, finds themselves not merely in the[Read More…]
Awerial County relocates cemetery from town
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Awerial County, Lakes state have relocated a 200-square-meter cemetery to the Roordit and Amuom cattle camp areas. This decision was made following the designation of the old cemetery site as the location for Kon Anok Secondary School in Awerial County. Philip Mawut Garang,[Read More…]
Kiir opens PPC headquarters
By No. 1 Citizen President Salva Kiir Mayardit officially opened the headquarters of the Political Parties Council (PPC), marking an important step in the country’s transition towards a multiparty system. “This is a big step in the history of our multi-party system in our country,” he said. “It will[Read More…]
Refugees, returnees plead for assistance
By Hou Akot Hou Hundreds of returnees and refugees who have fled the conflict in Sudan’s Meram region are calling on the authorities to provide urgent humanitarian aid, including food and shelter. Gar Tut Gar, a representative of the returnees based in Majok-Yithiou municipality along the Sudan border, said[Read More…]
CES Chamber of Commerce boss under arrest
By Bosco Bush Chairperson of the Central Equatoria State (CES) Chamber of Commerce, Robert Pitia, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), according to a family member. Stephen Wani Aquilino, a colleague, reported that Pitia went missing on Monday afternoon and was later found in custody at[Read More…]
Two killed, three others wounded in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang At least two people have been killed and three others wounded in clashes between two sub-clans of Cueibet County, Lakes State. Lakes State police Spokesman, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac said the clashes erupted between two clans of Pagok and Padol at the side of Pagoor[Read More…]
Mysterious disease kills 75 cattle in Awerial County
By Yang Ater Yang Cattle keepers in Awerial County are facing a devastating outbreak of an unknown disease that has killed approximately 75 cattle in the past three weeks. The disease has caused alarming symptoms, including severe wounds on the hooves, body swelling, and rapid decline, leading to death[Read More…]
Parliament ratifies Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework
By No. 1 Citizen Parliament on July 8, 2024, unanimously ratified the Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) of the Nile River Basin. This long-awaited agreement aims to establish a cooperative framework for the management and development of the Nile River Basin’s water resources. The ratification was warmly welcomed by the[Read More…]
FOCUS on peace, good governance-Archbishop
By Bosco Bush Archbishop of the Central Equatorial Internal Province, Episcopal Church of South Sudan has called for reflection on the true values of liberation Struggle, which he said are peace and good governance. In his Independence Anniversary message, Archbishop Paul Benjamin Yugusuk noted that the failure of the[Read More…]
South Sudan has reached a pubertal age
By Malek Arol Dhieu A 13-year-old South Sudan has reached an adolescent age. If it were a human being, it would be now experiencing the physiological changes of adolescence. Because every country is assumed a female as evidenced by its referral to as “she”, “her” and “herself”, we consider South[Read More…]
Destroying a friend with lies is just a loan for he will pay it back (Part II)
By Ustaz Mark Bang Lies are meant to destroy anything they are introduced into, be it a friendship or a relationship. The most fundamental thing in any workplace is truth, and if you can’t keep telling the truth and base your interest on lies, this won’t help you, be[Read More…]
Life is two things in one
By Steady Ayuen Everything in this world is in pairs; when you choose to do good to yourself and the people around you, it will surely turn around. As an American proverb states, “What goes around comes around.” Nobody has ever lived life to the fullest because we do[Read More…]
An African leader once said “Better poverty in liberty than wealth in bondage” and this philosophy, too should sink deep in the mind of every citizen, despite challenges. South Sudan took over 20 bloody years to gain independence and total freedom of the citizens is yet to be achieved but[Read More…]