By Alan Clement Journalists in South Sudan have called on the Media Authority to reconsider the cost of accreditation, citing financial hardship, low pay, and systemic constraints that continue to undermine press freedom and professional sustainability. Speaking at a media forum in Juba, Emmanuela Joyce, a journalist with the South[Read More…]
Juba
Youth leader calls for calm amidst tensions in Bioth-Agany
By Chol D. Johnson and Yiep Joseph The Chairperson of the Duk County Youth Association in Juba, Mamer Makuei, has called for calm amidst tension at the fishing site (Bioth-Agany). This call followed recent clashes between the youth from Duk County and Twic East County as a result of wrangles over[Read More…]
Fresh wrangles over Jebel bus park
By Yiep Joseph With drivers being forced to park cars on the roadside in some parts of the city, the question on who is grabbing public bus parks remains unclear. Till now, some public transport operators remain to park either on roads or on some people’s plots as the wait[Read More…]
Police arrests 32 suspected gangs in continuous crack down
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan National Police Services (SSNPS) have arrested at least 32 suspected gangs’ members in Gumbo-Sherikat residential area. Speaking to the media yesterday, the police spokesperson, Major General James Monday Enoka revealed continuous crackdown on criminals to ensure stability in Gumbo as well as other[Read More…]
Parliament to summon minister, CES governor over poor management of cemeteries
By Yiep Joseph The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has endorsed a plan to summon Minister of Land, Housing, and urban Development and the governor of Central Equatoria State. The idea to summon the Minister was presented as a recommendation during the presentation of the motion on the Establishing Sustainable[Read More…]
Farmers call for provision of tractor to ease cultivation
By Lodu William Odiya Farmers in Kondokoro Payam of Juba County have called for government and partners to provide tractors to help boost agricultural production and ease cultivation. Speaking during a distribution of farm tools in the area yesterday, Sarah Poni (Tahuna group) said currently, most farmers rely on hand[Read More…]
Journalists barred from Covering Dr. Machar’s Trial
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) today expressed dismay after its members were denied entry to cover the commencement of the trial for the suspended First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, and his co-accused. According to a press release from UJOSS, their members were[Read More…]
Land Disputes and Corruption Accusations Plague South Suda
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s land system is in turmoil, with accusations of corruption and profiteering aimed at traditional chiefs and a dysfunctional land registry. A former Minister of Federal Affairs, Dr. Richard K. Mulla have shed light on the complex issues driving the crisis, which sees land prices[Read More…]
Juba mourns the death of Professor
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The University of Bahr el Ghazal mourned the passing on of Assistant Professor James Ohure Parisio. According to the information from the family, the 52-year-old lecturer has been battling oesophageal cancer. Juma Ochira Parisio, a relative, confirmed to the No. 1 Citizen Newspaper on Wednesday. “The[Read More…]
Disadvantaged children plea for help as the situation worsens
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Some of the disadvantaged children in Juba City have called for help from the government and the partners as the situation worsens. The kids face challenges like lack of shelter, food, and medication, among others. While they continue to sleep on city streets, little has been[Read More…]
Land grabbing rocks the Jebel Lado Community area as chiefs raise alarm over killings and sexual violence.
By Alan Clement Chiefs of Jebel Lado community in Juba County have raised alarm over what they describe as widespread land grabbing, killings, and sexual violence in their ancestral land. The concerns were raised in parliament during the Assembly’s 13th ordinary sitting on Monday, September 8th, 2025, when member of[Read More…]
Prestige Millers Launches Heba Brand to Empower South Sudan’s Economy
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Sarah AtoJ Nyok, Acting Managing Director of Prestige Millers Limited, announced today the official launch of “Heba,” a new line of South Sudanese-made food products. According to Nyok, the company was founded with a vision “deeply rooted in the heart of South Sudan” and aims to[Read More…]
JEDCO to probes incident that left staffs in critical condition
By Alan Clement The Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) has launched an independent investigation into an incident in which two of its technicians were electrocuted while on duty on Friday, August 29, 2025. According to a company statement released on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the company confirmed that both technicians[Read More…]
Push for economic power, decision-making transform lives in Mangateen
By Lodu William Odiya In a bold effort to uplift grassroots women in Mangateen area of Juba city, women parliamentarians and community leaders are championing household economic empowerment and inclusive decision-making. This initiative, implemented by Active Citizen South Sudan (ACSS) with funding from LM International (Global Office), marks a significant[Read More…]
Family demands release of widow detained in connection with murder
By James Okony The family of Aguet Garang is speaking out against the prolonged detention of their daughter with out trial. The young woman is currently held in Juba Central Prison awaiting trial for alleged involvement in the death of her husband. Aguet is the widow of Maj. Gen. Martin[Read More…]
Residents threaten to sue Gov’t institutions over negligence
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The residents of High Referendum, Gudele and Mia Saba, have initiative plan to sue the Juba City Council, the Ministry of Roads and Bridges, and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry over negligence. In an interview with this outlet on Wednesday, Mario Maker Majok, an advocate[Read More…]
Customers in dilemma as cash crisis faces Momo Centres
By: Chol D. Johnson The MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) customers haveexpressed frustration over insufficient cash to withdraw or deposit. This is as a result of the ongoing liquidity crisis facing the country. Most customers expressed that despite the call to embark on electronic transaction cash withdrawal continue to be challenge[Read More…]
Markaz Al Salam, Partners launch cleaning campaign in Gudele 2
By Lodu William Odiya Embracing peace and unity among the Youth, Markaz Al Salam, an organization operating in Juba in collaboration with the youth union and other partners has launched cleaning campaign in the Gudele Residential Area to improve garbage threat along roadsides. Speaking to this outlet, Vicky Imoyo, project[Read More…]
Police Arrest Three Suspects in Attack on Maj. Gen. Warikoz
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The South Sudan National Police Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. James Monday Enoka, has confirmed the arrest of three suspects linked to last month’s attack on Maj. Gen. Stephen Warikoz at his residence in the Gudele Two area of Juba. On July 3rd, at 7 p.m., six armed[Read More…]
Police Admits transfer of gangs to states, cites inadequate space
By Alan Clement The South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has admitted the transfer of some suspected gangs from Juba to other states, citing inadequate space at detention centres. In the ongoing “crackdown on niggas” operation, police reported over 600; however, the number continues to increase daily as the crackdown[Read More…]