Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper

Cholera cases surge

By Kei Emmanuel Duku Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has raised an alarm over the increasing cholera cases in Malakal, Upper Nile State, calling for improved and coordinated response to contain the outbreak. Since the first suspected case was reported on 5 November, the number of people affected has risen significantly,[Read More…]

Germany commits €64M to EAC

By Staff writer On December 2, 2024, the East African Community (EAC) and the Federal Republic of Germany reaffirmed their longstanding partnership. EAC Secretary General Hon. Veronica M. Nduva and Mr. Marcus von Essen, Head of the German Delegation and Director for East Africa at the German Federal Ministry for[Read More…]

SETBACK :Tumaini parties differ

By Bosco Bush Tumaini Initiative has suffered a setback as South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSOMA) and other opposition groups rejected attempts by government delegation to amend parts of the previously signed peace protocols. Speaking during the relaunch of the talks on Wednesday, head of government delegation, Gen. Kuol Manyang[Read More…]

Confusion rocks Aweil Local Football Association General Elections

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   An anticipated elections and general assembly of Aweil Local Football Association on Thursday morning delved in confusion after South Sudan Football Electoral Commission and Appeal Committee officials were denied entry. The confusion followed removal of some candidates for various positions at the Aweil Local Football,[Read More…]

Women leaders find healing and strength through psychosocial support

By Dogga Luwo   Three-week Follow-up workshop on psychosocial support and counselling concluded in Juba on November 28, 2024, marking a significant milestone for women leaders in South Sudan. The initiative, organized by PAX for Peace Organization under their Women Influence Project and supported by the German government, brought together[Read More…]

Warrap governor vows to address judicial backlog

By Hou Akot Hou Warrap State Governor, Francis Marial Abur has pledged to expedite the resolution of numerous criminal cases, including capital offenses that have accumulated in the state’s judicial system. During an interview on Miraya FM, Governor Abur expressed concern over the backlog of cases, particularly in Tonj Prison,[Read More…]

Seven arrested over land grabbing

By Philip Buda Ladu   At least seven (7) people have been arrested in Bilingyang Boma, Juba County, Central Equatoria State on suspicion of land-grabbing and forced evictions of locals. The swift arrests followed reports from area sub-chief to the county authorities who responded quickly to apprehend the suspect terrorizing[Read More…]

Kapoeta farmers adopt climate-smart farming techniques

By Kei Emmanuel Duku In response to the increasing impacts of climate change on agriculture, farmers in Kapoeta North are adopting climate-smart farming techniques with the support of the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) and World Food Programme (WFP). The project focuses on agroecological practices, such as half-moon farming and swale[Read More…]

FDP row: Changson dismisses thirteen

By Yiep Joseph Federal Democratic Party (FDP) has dismissed thirteen other members, citing political defection. According to a statement extended to media, signed by the FDP chairperson Changson Chang, the party alleges that the dismissed members have violated party principles and loyalties by aligning themselves with opposing political factions. “The[Read More…]

Mangateen sees new dawn as locals embrace household economy mentorship

By Staff Writer   In the heart of Mangateen IDP camp in Juba, a new wave of hope is unfolding as locals embrace innovative record management and household income generating and capacity building training designed to strengthen their economic futures. In May this year, Active Citizen South Sudan (ACSS) in[Read More…]