By James Innocent Defying age and societal norms, a 47-year-old mother of nine, Ms. Madina Kiden, is among the thousands of students sitting for the South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education (SSCSE) exams in Yei River County. Ms. Kiden also a representative for persons with disabilities, expressed her gratitude to[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Governors challenge NSS law
By Yiep Joseph The 8th Governors’ Forum has recommended the controversial National Security Service (NSS) Act be returned to parliament for amendment to remove certain provisions that had drawn widespread criticism. Early this year, lawmakers passed the controversial National Security Act 2014 (Amendment) Bill 2024, which gives the NSS the[Read More…]
SPLM-IO registers 300,000 members in WBGs
By Yiep Joseph Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO has claimed full support in Western Bahr El Ghazal (WBGs), registering thousands of members in recent months. WBGs Deputy Chairperson for SPLM-IO, Valentino Akech boasted of the party registering over 300, 000 members, though No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper could[Read More…]
Access road unites rival communities
By Kei Emmanuel Duku For years, Kapoeta North and Budi Counties have been locked in conflict over border disputes, cattle rustling, and limited access to social services. However, a 15-kilometer access road, initiated by Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) with support from the World Food Program, has fostered unity and[Read More…]
Juba launches rehabilitation center to handle trauma patients
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan has launched Juba Rehabilitation Center to treat trauma, drug and alcohol addiction patients with hope for transformation and integration. The privately owned Juba Rehab Center accommodates more than 50 victims, with more than 20 undergoing treatment and counseling according to the authorities. Meanwhile, during the[Read More…]
Probe on Wonduruba killing commences
By Bosco Bush Investigation Committee formed to probe October 9, brutal murder of at least 20 civilians including an Anglican priest in Wonduruba Administrative Payam and Jebel Iraq has officially commenced. An ad-hoc committee headed by Angelo Daya, Advisor for Peace and Security of Central Equatoria State [CES] government, tasked[Read More…]
SPLM-IO decries shrinking political space in WBGs
By Yiep Joseph Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) leadership in Western Bahr El Ghazal State (WBGS) has slammed security officials for shrinking political space, calling for speedy unification of forces. Although Western Bahr El Ghazal state is headed by the SPLM-IO-appointed governor, Emmanuel Primo Ukello, the party secretariat claimed[Read More…]
Clean energy cooking stoves are a game-changer for St. Magdalen Primary School
By Kei Emmanuel Duku As a measure to curb deforestation and reduce use of wood fuel, the administration of St. Magdalen Primary School has adopted clean-energy cooking stoves. According to Sr. Mary Nkatha Jenario, a Head Teacher at St. Magdalen Primary School in Kapoeta North County, East Equatoria State,[Read More…]
Over 400 Youths graduate in Juba
By Staff writer U.S. Embassy in Juba joined in celebrating the graduation of 490 young men and women who successfully completed Youth Empowerment Activity (YEA) program. The ceremony, held at Juba Technical Secondary School, marked a milestone for the young individuals who have acquired valuable skills to embark on promising[Read More…]
OPP decries exclusion from Tumaini Peace Initiative
By Yiep Joseph Leader of the umbrella of other political parties (OPP), Peter Mayen Majokdit, called for inclusion in the ongoing Tumaini Peace Initiative. In an interview with this outlet, Mayen demanded participation in the talks, claiming neglecting signatories from 2018 from participating in the Tumaini is a violation. “There[Read More…]
The Dawn Daily Newspaper Editor-in-Chief arrested
By Deng Ghai Deng Editor-in-Chief of The Dawn Daily English Newspaper, Emmanuel Monychol Akop, has been arrested, allegedly by National Security Service (NSS), as confirmed by Patrick Oyet, President of the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS). Oyet stated that individuals believed to be members of the NSS, [Read More…]
Training on combating GBV concludes
By James Innocent Center for Inclusive Governance, Peace, and Justice concluded a two-day training program for over 40 participants from various stakeholders in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. The training focused on the response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), protection measures, and referral pathways for reporting such incidents.[Read More…]
South Sudan launches manual to curb human trafficking
By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan has unveiled a new training manual aimed at strengthening the capacity of law enforcement officers to address human trafficking, a growing human rights violation in the region. The manual, which was launched in Juba on Friday, was developed at the conclusion of a[Read More…]
Feeding program boosts school enrolment in Kapoeta North
By Kei Emmanuel Duku At St. Mary Magdalen Primary School in Kapoeta North County, Eastern Equatoria State, an increased enrollment of learners has been recorded, largely attributed to implementation of school feeding program. The school feeding program, implemented by Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) and supported by World[Read More…]
WBGS governorship dispute resolved
By Yiep Joseph Leadership of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) in Western Bhar el Ghazal (WBGS) has stated that the misunderstanding on the appointment of Emmanuel Primo as state governor has been resolved. The conflict arose after President Salva Kiir replaced Governor Sarah Cleto with Emmanuel Primo,[Read More…]
Life doesn’t wait for tomorrow
By Ustaz Mark Bang Life doesn’t wait for anybody. No amount of money ever bought a second of time. I think this is one of the biggest truths that today’s society of people just never thinks of. They are too busy filling up the needs of their ego. Life is[Read More…]
Yei dialogue concludes with strong call for unity
By James Innocent In an effort to foster peace and collaboration in Greater Yei, Fin Church Aid (FCA) organized a two-day dialogue for peace committees from Kajo-Keji, Morobo, Lainya, and Yei River County. The conference aim to enhance collaboration among the four counties and promote peaceful coexistence. It ended on[Read More…]
MPs equipped in Constitution-Making process
By Deng Ghai Deng Dozens of members of Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) have completed a three-day training on the Constitution-Making Process (CMP) in Juba. The training aims at strengthening gender equity and women’s participation in the creation of the permanent constitution. The training, organized by the Centre for Inclusive[Read More…]
SSPDF officer wounded in Abyei-Twic road ambush
By Hou Akot Hou A South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) officer and his bodyguard were injured in an ambush on Wednesday along the Rum-kor to Majak-kol road in Abyei-Twic. The duo was part of a security task force deployed to the area. Major General Joseph Kwai Ajak, a senior[Read More…]
Women urged to engage in politics
By Hou Akot Hou Women have been urged to actively participate in political processes, so they can better raise their voices, shaping future governance. As discussions around gender equality and representation gain momentum, political leaders in Northern Bahr el Ghazal stressed that it is important for women to get involved[Read More…]