Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper

Committee sets key resolutions to Juba’s growing land disputes

By Nakwan Rose National High-Level Land Committee adopted key resolutions on Wednesday aimed at intensifying efforts to resolve land-related disputes in Juba and surrounding areas. The committee, formed in 2021 by President Salva Kiir Mayardit to tackle escalating land issues like grabbing and illegal settlements, held a meeting to restore[Read More…]

Soaring dollar rate, high taxes deepen economic crisis

By James Innocent Traders and consumers in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, report that the surging US dollar exchange rate and high taxation have severely impacted the economic well-being of residents. They are urging relevant authorities to prioritize dialogue for peace and focus on livelihood activities to mitigate widespread[Read More…]

Pibor receives 250,000 doses of Cholera vaccines

By Peter Kuol Kuch   Health officials from Greater Pibor Administrative Area have confirmed the reception of 250,000 doses of cholera vaccines, which were delivered by the National Ministry of Health early this week. In recent months, authorities in Pibor have reported a significant outbreak of cholera in the area,[Read More…]

Politically driven conflict alarms Diplomats

By Philip Buda Ladu Diplomats in South Sudan have expressed concern over persistent politically motivated violence, repeated breaches of ceasefire, and apparent lack of progress from the transitional government in establishing and sustaining peace. In a joint statement released on Thursday, the Embassies of France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the[Read More…]

PIVOTING: SPLM/A-IO under check

By Yiep Joseph A sharp division has engulfed the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) over which faction’s chairperson to support. Following the house arrest of Dr. Riek Machar, the Chairman of the SPLM/A-IO, some members, including Deputy Chairperson Oyet Nathaniel, left the country and declared the 2018 peace[Read More…]

Become the mentor

By Gabriel Patrick Lagu A wise and a foolish man alike can be judged from what they put on. The communication of their appearance sends rebound signals of deep concerns. Every individual is built in that unique sense. Betty, a third-year secondary student, lived a devoted life in the church[Read More…]

WES launches Cholera awareness campaign in schools

By Ganniko Jackson   Ministry of General Education and Instruction in Western Equatoria State (WES) has launched a Cholera Awareness and Prevention Campaign targeting schools across Yambio. The campaign is aimed at educating pupils and students on the dangers of cholera and equipping them with knowledge on preventive measures, especially[Read More…]

Paloch calm after NSS airport clash

By Manas James Okony A relative calm has returned to the town of Paloch in Upper Nile State, after a series of clashes on Tuesday involving members of the country’s National Security Services (NSS). Paloch, known for its significant oil production, is a strategic town in Upper Nile State’s Melut[Read More…]

Defections undermine peace efforts-Activist

By Nakwam Rose Activist Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has criticized recent surge in political and military defections. His criticism comes in the wake of rising movements of members between the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in Opposition (SPLM-IO) and the South Sudan People’s Defence[Read More…]

Episcopal Church delegation arrives WES for centenary celebration

By Jackson Gaaniko   High-level delegation of Episcopal Church of South Sudan and Sudan (ECS) arrived Diocese of Yambio, in preparation for upcoming 100 Years Centenary Celebration. On receiving the delegation at Yambio Airstrip on Tuesday, Acting Governor of Western Equatoria State (WES), Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa expressed the state government’s[Read More…]

Warrap appeal for more Cholera vaccine

By Hou Akot Hou Health officials in Warrap state are appealing for a larger consignment of cholera vaccines as the state continues to receive cases of patients suffering from a cholera outbreak that has killed dozens of people. John Akol Akol, the Surveillance Officer at the Warrap State Ministry of[Read More…]

One killed over girl’s elopement in Bor

By Peter Kuol Kuch Police in Bor, Jonglei State, confirmed on Wednesday that one person was killed following an incident related to a girl’s elopement. According to police officials, the fatality occurred during a fight involving youth from Malual in Kolnyang and Angakuei in Baidit payams. The violence broke out[Read More…]