By William Madouk National Election Commission (NEC) has announced December 22, 2024 as the date for general elections in South Sudan. According to the NEC Chairperson, Prof. Abednego Akok, section 16 (1) of the National Elections Act 2012 (amendment) 2013 gives the institution an authority to determine election timeline.[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
No more extension, we need elections
By Steady Ayuen For more than a decade since independence, the desire for a democratic government became everyone’s dream in South Sudan. Youth, civil society and vulnerable population of South Sudan apprehend elections as the turning point for a democratic nation where the rule of law must prevail. Elections[Read More…]
Restructuring of a new state (part 11)
By Agar Mayor Gai-Makoon Implementation tool (b) Three years ago, this problem-finding series came into being. It stemmed from the fact that we are in crisis and it is unclear to many suffering citizens why they have to experience such in their new heaven, the independent South Sudan. Though[Read More…]
We, the forgotten, praying yet for another day [2]
There was this woman, I don’t know her name but what I know about her is that she is a very hard-working woman. Her work is one of the hardest ever, often with little or no pay at all. She is a street sweeper. The government doesn’t pay the civil[Read More…]
APC party rejects extension attempt
By Kidega Livingstone African People’s Congress (APC), has objected to any proposal to extend the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) mandate. In a press statement, Dengbil William Aguor, the Interim President of the APC, described any extension as “arbitrary.” He criticized the lack of progress in implementing[Read More…]
MP wants serenity restored in Nasir
By William Madouk A Member of Parliament in the national parliament has urged the Minister of Defense and Veteran Affairs to restore peace in Nasir County of Upper Nile State as there have been renewed clashes between the army and civilians. Legislator Gatwech Lam Chuol, who represents Nasir County[Read More…]
Pope appoints Bishop Carlassare for new Bentiu Diocese
By Rehan Ajuet Moun Pope Francis has created the new Diocese of Bentiu, carved out of the Diocese of Malakal. The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Christian Carlassare, currently serving as the Local Ordinary of the Rumbek Diocese, as the first Bishop of the newly established Bentiu Diocese. The[Read More…]
Kiir endorses Raila for AU Commission Chair
By William Madouk President Salva Kiir Mayardit has formally endorsed the candidacy of Kenya’s veteran opposition leader, Raila Odinga, for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). President Salva Kiir Mayardit met with Raila Odinga at the State House in Juba on Thursday. According to Odinga,[Read More…]
MP urges gov’t to intensify border surveillance with Sudan
By William Madouk A lawmaker in the national parliament has appealed to the government of South Sudan to tighten the security patrol at the border areas with neighbouring Sudan as war rages. Legislator Stephen Lual, who represents Northern Bahr el Ghazal State on South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) ticket[Read More…]
No exemptions for certification, quality mark-MP
By Kei Emmanuel Duku There will be no exemptions for certification and quality mark scheme, according to Mayen Deng Alier, Chairperson of the Committee on Trade and Industry in the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA). Speaking at the launch of the initiative in Juba, Mr. Deng emphasized the[Read More…]
GESS commences cash transfers
By Bosco Bush The Girls’ Education South Sudan (GESS) has announced the commencement of providing cash transfers to school girls throughout the country for the calendar year 2024. Cash transfers are direct payments intended to encourage students to enroll and remain in school by alleviating financial barriers to education.[Read More…]
Warrap battles conjunctivitis outbreak
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Warrap State are grappling with an outbreak of conjunctivitis, a highly contagious eye infection commonly known as “red eye.” According to health practitioners in the state, the affected areas are primarily concentrated in the counties of Twic Mayardit, Tonj South, Tonj North, and[Read More…]
Women’s inclusion in gov’t strengthens transitions to democracy, UN Women
By Kidega Livingstone In post-conflict or fragile states, women’s active inclusion in government can significantly strengthen the transition to democracy, the Deputy Country Representative for UN Women, Rukaya Mohammed said. Speaking at the launch of a multi-stakeholder platform, Rukaya expressed that women’s participation can increase the legitimacy of emerging[Read More…]
Confirmed fixtures and dates for 2024 CEACAFA Kagame Cup
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Following the draw conducted yesterday in Tanzania by the Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA) has released the detailed fixtures for the tournament which will kick off from Monday, July 9 to Sunday, July 21st in Tanzania. The matches will be played[Read More…]
Hardship-hit woman abandons newborn
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, have apprehended a woman who abandoned her newborn baby boy due to dire economic circumstances. The mother’s identity has not been disclosed, but according to authorities, the woman found it increasingly difficult to care for her[Read More…]
Nairobi Talks: Gov’t delegation consults on sticky issues
By Philip Buda Ladu As the Nairobi peace talks, [Tumaini Initiative] between the transitional government and the South Sudan opposition holdout groups clock two months next week, the government delegation has returned to Juba for consultations with the leadership regarding some contentious issues. The delegation headed by the government[Read More…]
Outrageous Rights groups urge Kiir not to sign NSS bill
By Bosco Bush Rights Groups have condemned the passing of the National Security Service Act 2014 (Amendment) Bill 2024, without scraping Articles, 54 and 55, urging President Salva Kiir not to sign it into law. Mr. Ter Manyang, Executive Director for the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) said,[Read More…]
#BREAKING NEWS# GUNSHOTS DEAFEN YEI RESIDENTS
Residents of Yei town were treated to deafening gunshots, last night in what later transpired to be an attempted incursion by suspected National Salvation Front rebels. Yei River County Commissioner, Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa has this to say about the shooting. “There was an abduction attempt at 8:15pm from armed men[Read More…]
Choosing who to marry matters
By Ustaz Mark Bang Most of the people never know choosing who to marry but remember to be vigilant, wise and optimistic before coupling up with the wrong person in life as a husband or wife. Is there that great person in your life loving you good? Don’t push[Read More…]
Community’s perspective on the role of government
By Agar Mayor Gai-Makoon The role of government is contentious and ever-changing in South Sudanese society. Just as we have different cultures, the government has got different understanding of that lens. But that does not entail that truly, the government roles are variably determined. And perhaps, we have gone[Read More…]