By Yiep Joseph Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) members in Warrap state abandoned the party and closed its offices, citing division with the party. The decision was announced by Kuech Deng Mayar, the Chairperson of the SPLM-IO in Warrap state, on Saturday. Kuech Deng Mayar is the Speaker[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
The silent struggle of South Sudan’s civil servants
This morning, on our way to work, my wife was scrolling through her phone when she paused and read out loud a post from the Ministry of Finance. It was an official announcement: April salaries are being processed for all civil servants, organized forces, the army, and diplomatic missions abroad.[Read More…]
HUMANITY will dearly miss Pope Francis
Dedicated to serving humanity, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, fixed a supporting pole to the then-falling humanity. Humanity was being played with like a toy, but when Pope Francis ascended to the Papal throne in 2013, He played a pivotal role in raising humanity worldwide. “Imagine the whole Pope becoming[Read More…]
SSPDF, stakeholders discuss gender equality challenges
By Yiep Joseph Members of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), alongside various stakeholders, recently convened for a two-day validation workshop focused on enhancing gender equality within the military. Facilitated by the national non-profit organization Hope Africa South Sudan (HASS), the workshop aimed to examine assessment findings on gender[Read More…]
OCND condemns violence in Morobo County
By Jacob Onuha Nelson One Citizen Network for Democracy (OCND) has strongly condemned the recent violence in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State, which displaced more than 1,000 people. This follows clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army–in Opposition (SPLA-IO). In a statement,[Read More…]
Yei communities encouraged to practice family planning
By James Innocent To ensure healthy upbringing of their children, families in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, have been advised to utilize family planning. The call was made during the graduation ceremony for over 115 graduates of the Yei Science Institute on Wednesday. The event brought together government representatives,[Read More…]
Sudanese nomads detained over cattle raid
By Hou Akot Hou Dinka Malual peace committee in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Gazal State, is currently detaining two suspects accused of stealing 22 cattle belonging to Dinka herders in Gok-machar. The committee suspects Rezigat nomads from Darfur, Sudan, of the theft. Mr. Leek Leek, a resident who[Read More…]
Police searching for rape suspect in Warrap
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Gogrial East County, Warrap State, are searching for a man accused of strangling a nine-year-old girl on Wednesday in Luony-Aker Payam, Gogrial East County. The suspect allegedly attempted to rape her before fleeing the scene. Police investigator Mr. Thiik Agoth Giir, in Luony-Aker Payam,[Read More…]
Minister accuses traders of abusing free market system
By Yiep Joseph Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Onyeti Adigo, has accused traders in the country of abusing the free market system through arbitrary and excessive pricing of their products. The free market is an economic system based on supply and demand with little or no government control. One of[Read More…]
Gov’t procures tractors to boost farming
By Philip Buda Ladu In a move to bolster food productivity and reduce reliance on imported food supplies, the government has procured 104 tractors for farming. The consignment, delivered by Aditya International Company, was officially received by the National Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abdalbagi Akol. Speaking to the[Read More…]
Finance Ministry disburses April salary
By Nakwam Rose Ministry of Finance and Planning has notified civil servants that it has successfully completed transfer of funds to respective government agencies. This payroll is specifically for the month of April and covers civil servants, the army, organized forces, and foreign missions. “As of today, 24th April 2025,[Read More…]
ORDER: Remove illegal checkpoints
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has issued an order to immediately remove all illegal checkpoints along the River Nile, according to a press release from the Office of the Spokesperson, dated April 25, 2025. The order, issued by Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Paul Nang[Read More…]
Politics of disunity and tribalism in South Sudan
By Deng Nyiwel Dhieu During days of Khartoum regime, South Sudanese were united, fighting for their freedoms. There were no Nuer, Dinka, Shiluk, and many other tribes that people are grouping themselves into today. Our movement was promising a country and the people a peaceful nation, where everyone should[Read More…]
Superstition on present fortune-telling and the essence of dark magic
By Gabriel Patrick Lagu Well, even the Big Bang creation theory and Darwin’s famous evolution hypothesis might be accepted since they’re not another superstition of fortune-telling. The real Africanism died; a present community of proto-Africanism centered on wealth and propaganda flourishes decently today in the once lion’s heart of Africa.[Read More…]
Beyond politics and party lines
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot When fire burns a baby, to whom does the blame go? Does it go to the baby, the fire, or the babysitter? Neither the baby nor the fire is to blame. The blame genuinely goes to the babysitter. However, this is a caution to those[Read More…]
Vice President, minister reviews road infrastructure progress
By Nakwam Rose Vice President, Benjamin Bol Mel yesterday convened with the Minister of Roads and Bridges, Simon Mijok Mijak, to conduct a strategic review of the nation’s ongoing road and bridge infrastructure projects. The central focus of their discussion revolved around identifying and dismantling obstacles hindering the timely completion[Read More…]
South Sudan introduces new vaccines campaign
By Philip Buda Ladu As South Sudan joins the continent in observing African Vaccination Week (April 24th-30th) under the theme “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible,” the nation marks a significant step in its healthcare system. This year’s commemoration is particularly momentous, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Expanded[Read More…]
US pull out spells disaster-Activist
By Yiep Joseph Advocacy groups expressed concern over recent steps taken by the United States regarding South Sudan, arguing that these actions will negatively affect citizens who are unaware of the political disagreements between the two nations. The worries come amid reports of a United States (US) withdrawal of its[Read More…]
First National Trade Forum Commences in Juba
By Philip Buda Ladu First ever National Trade Forum commenced on Thursday at Radisson BLU Hotel in Juba, with the National Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, officiating the opening ceremony. Atong represented His Excellency Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, the Vice President of the Republic and Chairperson of[Read More…]
Peace conference kicks off in NBG
By Hou Akot Hou A three-day peace conference between the Misseriya and Dinka Malual communities began on Wednesday in Wanyjok, the headquarters of Aweil East County. The workshop, supported by United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), aims to address migration issues in anticipation of the Misseriya herders’ return. This[Read More…]