By Bosco Bush President Salva Kiir Mayardit inaugurated the newly constructed headquarters of the Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) in Juba. The 12-storey building, constructed by the Chinese firm Shandong Hi-Speed Co-Ltd, is designed to accommodate around 500 people and includes office spaces and recreational facilities. Construction began in[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
NBG launches livestock vaccination against Anthrax
By Hou Akot Hou The Ministry of Animal Resources in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state has launched a vaccination campaign to protect domestic livestock, particularly cattle, goats, and sheep, against infectious diseases such as anthrax. Angelo Ajiing Uguak, the State Director-General of the Ministry of Animal Resources, stated that[Read More…]
Empowering youth advocates for sexual and reproductive health
By Kidega Livingstone Peter Pitia, the Vice Chairperson representing the youth of Rajaf Payam in Juba, Central Equatorial State, is on a mission to challenge the status quo and ensure that everyone’s rights and dignity are respected. Peter lives in a community grappling with issues like early forced marriages,[Read More…]
SSOMA firm on lean gov’t demand
By No. 1 Citizen South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSOMA) parties have firmly reiterated their demand for a lean government in South Sudan, stating that the country’s current bloated administration is unaffordable given the country’s bankrupt status. In a statement, SSOMA made it clear that the proposal for a[Read More…]
OBSTACLE: Tumaini Initiative stuck over NSS Bill
By No. 1 Citizen South Sudanese Opposition Parties to the Nairobi peace talks have declared that they will not sign any agreement unless the recently passed National Security Bill is repealed. In a statement released yesterday, the opposition parties stated that the ongoing crises in South Sudan are rooted[Read More…]
Why the haves rob the have-nots
The richest, mostly, those who made their money on the backs of the poorest don’t really care about lifting those at the bottom of the economic pyramid. They want to perpetuate conditions that make people poorer so that they can stay atop it all. The world is too big for[Read More…]
Leadership as God intended: Leaders retain honour when they choose wisdom over quarrelling
By Rev. Nathaniel Garang Aduotdiit “It is to one’s honour to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.” Proverbs 20:3 NIV Leaders can be categorized into b, “honour is a reward for virtue” However, leaders often quarrel and strife firstly because, they are seeking to get the[Read More…]
Activist receives death threats over NSS Bill
By Bosco Bush A civil society activist has reported that he is receiving death threats from anonymous people following his criticism of the National Security Service Act 2014 (Amendment) Bill 2024. On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) passed the National Security Act 2014 (Amendment)[Read More…]
Two abducted children rescued
By Ijoo Bosco Two children who were abducted in Lowoi Payam, Torit County, by armed men allegedly from Greater Pibor Administrative Area have been recused by community youth. Authorities said two of the abductors were killed by the youth who went after them. Lowoi Paramount Chief, Khamis Thomas Okanyi[Read More…]
Conjunctivitis cases surge in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil Town in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State is experiencing an increase in conjunctivitis cases, commonly known as “red eye disease.” Local health officials have confirmed a surge in residents seeking medical treatment for the highly contagious condition. Luka Lual Aleu Jok, the health education[Read More…]
Otuho King requests Parish for Hiyala Payam
By Ijoo Bosco King of Otuho Mayya, His Majesty David Oyalala has called on the Catholic Diocese of Torit to establish a parish and build a church in Hiyala Payam, to end the cycle of revenge attacks and promote peace in the area. This request came during the first[Read More…]
Governor Uber convenes symposium with leaders
By Hou Akot Hou The newly appointed Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Simon Uber Mawut, held his first official meeting on Saturday with officials and prominent figures from the state. The symposium, convened in Juba, was aimed at familiarizing the governor with the pressing issues facing the[Read More…]
Commissioner forms committee to settle chieftaincy dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil North Commissioner, Kiir Chan Wol, has established an interim committee to help settle the ongoing conflict between two rival chiefs, Aturjong Aturjong and Dau Deng Nyuol. According to the Commissioner, the committee is composed of seasoned local chiefs who have previously handled similar disputes[Read More…]
Lakes State leaders trained on Transitional Justice
By Yang Ater Yang A 3-day workshop on traditional justice has been concluded in Rumbek Lakes State. Over 42 participants were in attendance. The workshop brought together government officials, chiefs, civil society members, security forces, youth, and women to discuss the concept of transitional justice. Pontus Joseph, the Human[Read More…]
SPLM-IO thrashes registration deadline
By Bosco Bush Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has questioned the credibility and neutrality of the Political Parties Council (PPC) and its chairperson in conducting the activities of the institution. SPLM-IO is amongst the parties that have not met the June 30th deadline for political party registration[Read More…]
Commissioner lifts ban on Bari Community Association
By Bosco Bush Juba County Commissioner has issued an order lifting the ban on Bari Community Association (BCA). In February 2023, former Juba County Commissioner, Charles Joseph Wani directed the closure of BCA – accusing its members of causing disorder during a memorial of Late. Lawmaker Alfred Keri. The[Read More…]
SPLM-IO disputes election date
By Dogga Luwo Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has denounced the National Election Commission’s (NEC) unilateral announcement of December 22, 2024, as the date for national elections. Prof. Abednego Akok, NEC’s Chairperson said last week, the declaration of the election date is in line with the 2018[Read More…]
VIOLATION: SPLM-IO demands revote on National Security Bill
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) party has called on President Salva Kiir not to sign the controversial National Security Bill recently passed by the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), into law. In a press conference held over the weekend, Nathaniel Oyet, SPLM-IO Deputy Chairperson,[Read More…]
Destroying a friend with lies is just loan for he will pay it back (part 1)
By Ustaz Mark Bang If all people are building their ways of doing things based on lies, even the whole world, I will never condone it. If this had never been part of my life I lived when I was young in the family, peer, and other groups. I[Read More…]
How hard is it to lose everything including the smile?
By Theem Isaac Machar To those who are living a happy life in South Sudan. It baffles me how you make it through these tough times. Imagine, to me, laughter these days is extremely hard. Even if someone cracks the funniest joke that I have ever heard before. Sparing[Read More…]