Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper

Melut bans milk, meat consumption

By Philip Buda Ladu Authorities in Melut County, Upper Nile State, have imposed a temporary ban on the consumption of milk and meat from dead cattle following sudden and mysterious deaths of over 30 animals in Damtum village. The alarming livestock deaths have prompted urgent action from local officials, who[Read More…]

US Revokes South Sudanese Visas

By Yiep Joseph   United States of America has issued a drastic order immediately revoking visas for South Sudanese passport holders and will not issue new ones, citing the Country’s failure to repatriate its citizens in a timely manner. “It is time for the Transitional Government of South Sudan to[Read More…]

South Sudan identifies key pillars for AI development

By Philip Buda Ladu   South Sudan has identified three crucial pillars necessary to effectively harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for national development. Dr. Lado Wani Kenyi, Undersecretary for Telecommunication at the National Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, articulated these pillars while attending the Kigali[Read More…]

Mayom County MP condemns Abiemnom attack

By Yiep Joseph A Member of Parliament representing Mayom County in Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has condemned the attack in Abiemnom County, Ruweng Administrative Area. On Wednesday, youth from Mayom County in Unity State attacked Abiemnom County of Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) leaving 36 people dead, according to Chol[Read More…]

Gov’t commits to peace

By Yiep Joseph Vice President Taban Deng Gai, Chairperson of the Infrastructure Cluster, has reiterated President Salva Kiir’s commitment to implementing the 2018 peace agreement. VP Gai made the remarks during a meeting with Ethiopia’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Nebil Mahdi, on Friday, according to a statement shared with the[Read More…]

Media in South Sudan must prioritize peacebuilding over fueling divisions

The media sector of South Sudan exists in a state of weakness which corresponds to the country’s overall political and social challenges. The combination of poor media literacy skills and political interference together with social splits creates an environment where false information and hate speech can easily spread. The need[Read More…]

Gatkuoth assumes key SSPDF role

By Yiep Joseph Acting Chief of General Staff for the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLA-IO), Lt. Gen. Koang Gatkuoth Kerjiok has officially assumed the position of acting Deputy Chief of Defence Forces for the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF). This appointment follows the detention of Gen. Gabriel[Read More…]

High hopes on AU panel

By Philip Buda Ladu African Union’s (AU) Panel of the Wise embarks on a critical four-day mission to address the escalating political instability in the country. Led by former Kenyan judge Effie Owuor the team arrived in Juba yesterday, expected to meet President Salva Kiir Mayardit and detained First Vice[Read More…]

Tension on peaceful resolution

By Philip Buda Ladu   South Sudan government affirms its commitment to resolving the nation’s current political challenges through peaceful means. Foreign Affairs Minister Ramadan Mohammed Abdallah Goc, voiced government’s reaffirmation while briefing diplomatic corps and UN agency representatives. The Minister addressed international community on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, outlining[Read More…]

View SSPDF in a broader lens, beyond ethnic misconceptions

By Matik Kueth A pervasive misconception exists regarding the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), often erroneously viewed as primarily a Dinka military force. This misrepresentation not only undermines the integrity of the national army but also perpetuates divisiveness among South Sudanese citizens. The SSPDF is recognized national army, made[Read More…]

Jonglei Governor commits to security drive

By Peter Kuol Kuch Newly appointed governor of Jonglei State, Dr. Riak Gai Kok, has committed to prioritizing peace within Jonglei and its neighbouring states as he begins his tenure. Dr. Gai was received at the state capital Bor over the weekend. The reception was attended by Central Equatoria Governor[Read More…]