By Yiep Joseph   As South Sudan struggles with a cash shortage, an economist has urged the Minister of Finance and Planning to implement six strategies to address the situation. In a letter to Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater, the Minister of Finance and Planning, Baak Chan Yak Deng (MAF) called[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   An independent policy expert is urging the government to introduce a digital land registration process to combat rising fraud across various parts of South Sudan. Alimure Ali Awuda’s recommendation follows a series of land disputes in Juba involving government agencies and religious institutions. Awuda noted[Read More…]

For the past few five years, you have dedicated your whole time, pursuing a cause, maybe a career, business or anything to give your life a good meaning and in the process, you have won hundreds of battles, lose thousand more and the journey is still long with many stops[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch   One person died on spot in a fatal road accident at Mathiang Boma of Baidit Payam Jonglei state, over the weekend. According to traffic Police in Jonglei State, two motorcycles involved in a terrible road accident on Saturday evening. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily[Read More…]

By Philip Buda ladu   The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Monday Semaya Kumba, returned to Juba Monday morning after a highly productive visit to the People’s Republic of China. His trip included participation in the 2025 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and a series of significant[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Central Equatoria state (CES) government has embarked on critical measures to end land disputes in Nyamini, Lado Payam of Juba County. Recently, a fresh land dispute emerged in Lado Payam between Nyangwara-Pojulu Tijor and Bari communities It started when the in Nyamini Declaration of land demarcation in the area[Read More…]

Commissioner Wani Jackson Mule, first on the left, after a radio talk show, in Kajo-Keji recently (Courtesy Photo).   By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Security in Kajo-Keji County has been stepped up following a fatal attack in Nyianga-Muda Village, Bori, Kangapo II Payam, claiming lives of three people. According to[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph    Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party Chairperson for Central Equatoria state called on members to embrace Unity and Team work. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, who was also the state governor made the call in an Ex-ordinary meeting with the State SPLM Secretariat, on Monday. Jadalla urged[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has intercepted two vehicles carrying expired and counterfeit food items at Nimule Border Post. The trucks were destined for Juba. In a statement, SSNBS defended that the confiscation aligns with its mandate to protect citizens’ health and safety.[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Central Equatoria State governor, Augustino Jadalla. In series of decrees read over state media on Monday, the president also appointed Gen Rabi Mujung Emmanuel as new governor for Central Equatoria state. The President Made the changes on Monday[Read More…]

Imagine forests are ruled by two kings: the lion and the giant boy. One thing stands out: no prince or princess is crowned to take over, and so anybody who becomes gigantic can automatically become the king. In my course of becoming the king, I sustained two fractures: radial and[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Over twenty education officers have been trained in public finance management and accountability in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. The three days training was conducted by National Ministry of Public Service, in collaboration with Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of General Education. Assistant Inspector[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Warrap State has received tractors from the national government and has pledged to intensify farming efforts to boost food production. In April, the National Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security received 104 tractors, reportedly procured by the Ministry of Finance and Planning for distribution to all[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Kajo-Keji County Commissioner plans to support mobility of Union of People with Disability (KKUPWD) Assessment Committee. Commissioner, Wani Jackson Mule said the assistance will enable the committee to reach Nyepo and Liwolo Payams for crucial fieldwork. Wani made the pledge during a recent visit to[Read More…]

By James innocent   A delegation of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and government officials inspected a $50,000 classrooms construction in Yei. Yei Day Secondary school block is a key component of Support for Peace and Education Development Programme. The team was led by James Mugo Murihithi, UNMISS[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   South Sudan National Elections Commission (NEC) appreciates youth organizations for their efforts to provide hope for upcoming general 2026 elections. Prof. Abednego Akok Kacuol, speaking during Twic East Youth Association (TEYA) campaigns for 2025-2027 elections in Juba, commended the level of preparation and organization demonstrated by[Read More…]