Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper

Gov’t denies expelling U.S. Ambassador

By Philip Buda Ladu The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of South Sudan has vehemently refuted rumors circulating on social media that the country has expelled the United States Ambassador. In a press statement released on Saturday, the ministry’s spokesperson, Amb. Apuk Ayuel Mayen labeled these claims as[Read More…]

Par faction gains support

By Yiep Joseph Leadership of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) in Northern Bahr el Ghazal expressed support for Stephen Par Kuol, the newly nominated interim Chairperson. According to a statement released to the media, Daniel Akot Akot, State SPLM-IO Chairman in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, reaffirmed their allegiance[Read More…]

VISA SAGA: Reconsider revocation

By Philip Buda Ladu A diplomatic row between South Sudan and United States took center stage as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Monday Semaya Kumba met with U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan, Michael J Adler, on Saturday. The meeting, called for by Amb. Kumba who[Read More…]

Civil Society Organizations launch Quick Impact Projects

Jackson Gaaniko Mathew   Network of Civil Society Organizations (NeCSOs) has launched eight Quick Impact Projects in Western Equatoria State (WES). The projects aim at accelerating development, promoting peace, and improving essential services in rural and urban communities. The launch, graced by government officials, UNMISS representatives, traditional authorities, and local[Read More…]

SPLM-IO condemns secretariat takeover

By Staff Writer Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) has condemned what it describes as a “gang-like”, forceful takeover of its National Secretariat in Juba earlier on Friday. The takeover has been orchestrated by a splinter group led by Stephen Par Kuol who declared himself interim leader. In a press statement[Read More…]

Revamp global image-Kiir tasks

By Philip Buda Ladu President Salva Kiir Mayardit has entrusted the new Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, to consolidate and advance South Sudan’s foreign policy and project a positive global image of the country. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held on Friday, President Kiir highlighted Ambassador Monday Semaya[Read More…]