By Lodu William Odiya In a move to back South Sudan’s elections in December this year, Russia has pledged electoral training in Moscow. According to the presidential press unit, Minister of Presidential Affairs Africano Mande Gedima received Russian Ambassador Aleksandr Kosmodemyansky to review bilateral relations between Juba and Moscow. In[Read More…]
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Officials raise alarm over textbook shortages and illegal sales
By Lodu William Odiya The Northern Bahr El Ghazal state Director General in the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, Christopher Athian Door, has raised concerns over persistent challenges affecting the distribution and management of learning materials. He warned that the situation continues to undermine the quality of education across[Read More…]
Activists raise alarm over peace agreement amendments
By Sabri Dibaco Civil society activists have expressed serious concerns over the country’s preparation for the elections in December 2026. They warned that both practical loopholes in peace agreement amendments and a lack of electoral readiness could undermine the credibility of the process. In an interview with No. 1 Citizen[Read More…]
Radio manager released after brief detention
By Yien Gattuor Mead The manager of Leer 88.0 FM, James Gattiek Lieth Majiek, has been released after spending approximately one hour in detention. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Gattiek said he was arrested by security personnel after taking photographs of trucks loaded with sand that were being[Read More…]
State coordinators receive 300 sacks of Chinese food aid for IDPs
By Chol D. Johnson State coordinators from South Sudan’s ten states and three administrative areas have received the first phase of Chinese food aid from the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC). The assistance is aimed at supporting internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable communities in various areas. Speaking on Wednesday[Read More…]
Minister Semaya visits Governor Adil, discusses key development projects
By Sabri Dibaco The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Monday Semaya Kumba, has paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony. The two leaders held high-level discussions on a series of strategic development initiatives aimed at transforming service delivery and infrastructure in[Read More…]
Government dismisses allegations of forced conscription
By Chol D. Johnson The government has dismissed reports alleging forced conscription of civilians into the national army amid ongoing conflict in parts of the country. Speaking to the media, Ateny Wek Ateny, Minister of ICT and Postal Services, denied claims that authorities are forcibly recruiting young people into the[Read More…]
Lack of food and delayed justice hit inmates at Yambio central prison
By Jackson Gaaniko Some of the inmates in Yambio Central Prison have expressed concern over the shortage of medicine and food in the facility. Felex Odongo, one of the inmates, reported that sick inmates often experience long delays before receiving treatment. “When someone falls ill, medication is not given on[Read More…]
Bor County Commissioner bans alcohol, gives traders 72 hours to dispose them off
By Chol D. Johnson The commissioner of Bor County, Samuel Ateny Pach, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to alcohol traders to remove their products from the area. The ultimatum followed a ban on alcohol sales and consumption in Bor County, Jonglei State. In an exclusive interview with No.1 Citizen Daily[Read More…]
Two police officers detained in Warrap over fuel looting
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Gogrial West County in Warrap State have detained two police officers accused of participating in fuel looting. The incident involved a tanker that overturned and later exploded last week. Gogrial West police inspector Victor Awang Koor told the media that the officers are facing[Read More…]
Youth training in Yei targets prevention of child recruitment into armed conflict
By James Innocent Youth-led civil society organisations in Yei have intensified efforts to protect children from recruitment into armed groups through specialised training. Representing the Commissioner of Yei River County at the opening session, Executive Director Hillary John Konga welcomed the initiative, describing it as timely and necessary. He said[Read More…]
Residents raise alarm over alleged misconduct during disarmament exercise
By Sabri Dibaco Some residents in parts of Juba have expressed growing concern over alleged misconduct during the disarmament exercise. Residents have accused some security personnel of mistreatment and excessive actions during the operations. According to reports, soldiers have been confiscating not only firearms but also household items such as[Read More…]
Authority condemns ongoing conflict in Ruweng
By Chol D. Johnson The Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) authorities have condemned the clashes between SSPDF and SPLA-IO. Recent days have seen fighting between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) in Wunkur, according to local authorities. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen[Read More…]
WES governor calls for an end to child marriage and recruitment
By Jackson Gaaniko The Governor of Western Equatoria State (WES), Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has called for an immediate end to harmful practices affecting children, including child marriage. The governor made this appeal during the official handover of the Western Equatoria State Technical Committee Work Plan for the implementation of the[Read More…]
V.P Hussein, UK envoy pledge cooperation to strengthen health and education sectors
By Sabri Dibaco The Vice President and Chairperson of the Services Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, and the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, have pledged cooperation to strengthen the health and education sectors. This step was reached during a meeting that discussed ways to improve service delivery, with[Read More…]
Peace is not dead, says Minister Ateny as implementation remains in question.
By Chol D. Johnson The government has reaffirmed that the 2018 peace agreement remains intact and is progressing, with the December elections scheduled as planned. Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, Ateny Wek Ateny, minister of information, [ICT], and postal services, told journalists that the peace process is ongoing.[Read More…]
New government to be in place in October before election this year
By Yiep Joseph & Louis Laku The South Sudanese government has announced plans to establish a caretaker regime as stipulated in the peace agreement. While addressing journalists on Tuesday, the Minister of Information, Communication, Technology, and Postal Services, Ateny Wek Ateny, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to holding elections. He said[Read More…]
GPAA condemns killing and cattle theft as dialogue sets in with neighbours
By Chol D. Johnson The Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) authorities have condemned the killing of two people and the theft of more than 300 cattle by suspected criminals. In an exclusive interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, GPAA Minister of Information Jacob Werchum Juok urged Eastern Equatoria State[Read More…]
Governor calls for peace as Yambio youth demand stability
By Lodu William Odiya The governor of Western Equatoria State has called on youth, women, and the business community in Yambio to uphold peace and stability. He added that unity remains essential for development in the state. The governor made the remarks on Monday during an engagement visit to Masia[Read More…]
Adil directs Lainya commissioner to fast-track mobilization ahead of elections.
By Louis Laku. The governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has directed the commissioner of Lainya County to strengthen mobilisation ahead of the December elections. The governor made the directives after being briefed by Huda Micha Laila, the commissioner of Lainya County. According to the statement from[Read More…]