By Yiep Joseph A delegation from the African Union Peace and Security Council has arrived in Juba to engage government leaders on the implementation of the 2018 peace agreement. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the visit aims to assess the current status[Read More…]
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Senior party representative calls for ceasefire, dialogue
By Lodu William Odiya A senior SPLM/A-IO party representative, Maj. Gen. Dr. Chuol Rueny Kampuok has called on the government to recommit to the ceasefire and embrace dialogue in order to bring peace to the country. This call comes during a Third Ceasefire & Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification[Read More…]
Activist calls for inclusive dialogue to rescue South Sudan’s peace process
By Sabri Dibaco A civil society activist has called for urgent political reforms and inclusive dialogue among South Sudan’s key stakeholders to revive the country’s fragile peace process. Speaking to the No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper about the need for a credible, results-oriented dialogue, Edmund Yakani emphasised that the process[Read More…]
Partners handover feeder roads to NBGs to boost connectivity
Sabri Dibaco The World Food Programme (WFP) and the European Union have officially handed over newly constructed feeder roads to the Northern Bahr el Ghazal State government. The handover marked a significant step toward improving rural connectivity and livelihoods in the state According to the joint press release, this road[Read More…]
Fuel tankers explode at Unity State oil station
By Chol D. Johnson Two fuel tankers exploded on Thursday morning at Gudey Oil Station in Unity State, causing a fire whose origin remains unknown. Unity State Minister of Information, Nyakenya Johannes Keah, confirmed the incident in an exclusive interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper. She stated that one[Read More…]
Over 18,000 Children vaccinated against measles in Abyei
Sabri Dibaco More than 18,000 children have been vaccinated against measles in a major public health campaign aimed at preventing outbreaks in hard-to-reach communities in the Abyei administrative area. According to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) health officials, a total of 18,552 children were immunised during the campaign conducted between 27[Read More…]
Gov’t assures UNMISS of progress on peace and 2026 elections
By Chol D. Johnson The government has reaffirmed its commitment to peace and stability as the country prepares for the December elections. The assurance was made yesterday during a meeting between a government spokesperson and officials from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). According to a statement extended[Read More…]
SPLM, National Agenda reaffirm alliance in Western Equatoria
By: Jackson Gaaniko The governor of Western Equatoria State (WES), Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, has reaffirmed the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) commitment to strengthening its political alliance with parties under the National Agenda coalition ahead of upcoming elections. As the chairperson of SPLM in WES, Badagbu made the assurance on[Read More…]
Governor Manytuil says no to War, seeks public support
By Yien Gattuor Mead The Governor of Unity State, Joseph Manytuil Wejang, has assured residents that there will be no more fighting across the state. Speaking on Monday at Bentiu Independence Stadium, Manytuil urged communities to embrace unity and avoid conflict. He emphasised that the people of Unity State share[Read More…]
Gov’t launches diplomatic push amid reports of stranded citizens abroad
By Yiep Joseph The government has launched a coordinated diplomatic response to address growing concerns over the treatment and welfare of its citizens in Egypt, Sudan, Libya and other countries. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said it is actively engaging with[Read More…]
SSOA representative to CTSAMVM faults leaders for Abiemnom Massacre
By Louis Laku South Sudan Opposition Alliance senior representative to the Ceasefire Monitor (CTSAMVM), Brigadier General Samuel Chan, has blamed leaders in the Ruweng Administrative Area and Mayom for neglect in the Abiemnom incident. He made the call during a third Ceasefire & Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring & Verification Mechanism[Read More…]
Russia pledges support to train South Sudan’s electoral officials
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…]
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…]