By William Madouk   At the heart of Wadwiel Refugee Settlement, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, the cries of babies resonate through the air as their mothers patiently await their turn in line, to receive much-needed nutritional supplements. The surge in malnutrition cases has prompted urgent action, with the UN[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Arrest of Dr. Peter Biar Ajak in the US, on allegations of conspiracy to purchase and illegally export weapons to South Sudan hampers his political ambitions. Political analyst, James Boboya Edmond asserts that Biar’s actions, leading to his arrest in the US could discredit him[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Amidst the worsening economic crisis, the resumption of Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly sittings has been delayed until first week of April. House Speaker, Jemma Nunu Kumba announced the April 2024 resumption of the Parliament, after a meeting with President Salva Kiir Mayardit, on Wednesday.[Read More…]

 By Bida Elly David   National Ministry of Finance and Planning has issued an order for the operationalization of Electronic Cargo tracking notes at the border points. According to Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol, the sole purpose of the device is to help the government of South Sudan maximize its revenue[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Despite South Sudanese Pound (SSP) drowning against the US dollar, economic analysts note that changing the currency won’t solve the nation’s economic plague. According to the Vice Chancellor of Dr. John Garang University, Abraham Matoch, an economist, change of currency was an old strategy, not[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   Refugee leaders are urging the parties in South Sudan to engage in peaceful dialogue to resolve their differences. This appeal comes in response to a statement by the main armed opposition leader, Dr. Riak Machar, who proposed a two-year extension of the agreement. Duku Morris,[Read More…]

By William Madouk   President Salva Kiir on Monday convened an emergency meeting with key officials from the economic cluster to discuss the escalating inflation crisis gripping the country. Dr. James Wani Igga, Vice president for the economic cluster, Minister of Finance, Bak Barnaba Chol, and the Governor of the[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Next week, students who have successfully passed their senior four examination certificates will find themselves racing against time to secure a spot in one of the five prestigious universities in the country. This is after the Ministry of Higher Education announced the commencement of admission into[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   United States of America (USA) has arrested two South Sudanese on allegation of conspiring to purchase and illegally export weapons. The US Department of Justice, in a press release, names the suspects as Abraham Chol Keech and Peter Biar Ajak. In a statement, a federal[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Amnesty International has called for the renewal of the mandate of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan. According to the International Rights Watchdog, the fundamental issues of setting up the human rights body are yet to be realized, as are the causes of conflict[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Peter Nyang, a primary eight pupil at Maluil Akong Primary School, overcame hardship by adopting the Home-Grown School garden concept and establishing his own flourishing garden at home. Before the initiative, Nyang’s life was marked by hardship as he and his parents struggled to secure school[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Women in leadership positions should excel in their roles to inspire others to participate in politics and leadership. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Mary Nawai made the called in Juba, on Monday, during a launch of International Women’s Day celebrations. “If you’re not making any change[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) handed over five abducted children to the Central Equatoria State (CES) government, last weekend. The children, who had been missing for an extended period, were reunited with their families after collaboration between the two governments. This follows an earlier handover[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   Umbrella of Other Political Parties (OPP) and South Sudan African National Union Party have rejected two-year extension proposed by Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO). OPP Chairman, Peter Mayen Majongdit argues that transitions in the entire world are never extended twice. According to him, every[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   A surge in fuel prices in Juba has set off a domino effect, causing a sharp increase in the cost of essential commodities and placing a heavy burden on consumers. The No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper conducted a market survey on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024,[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   As South Sudan prepares for its first elections in December 2024, activists are alarmed over persistent human rights violations in some regions of the country. No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper held an interview with Executive Director of Christian Agency for Development (CAPD), Peter Malir Biar,[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Refugees have appealed to South Sudan’s leaders to draw lessons from war wrenched Sudan, as they prepare for upcoming 2024 elections. Having fled homeland due to the conflict, the Sudanese refugees are now sheltered in Wadwiel Settlement, Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. Mahmoud[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   China is ready to support South Sudanese education system, particularly in the area of language development. Director General of Chinese Agency for International Economic Cooperation, Kong De Yun, disclosed on Saturday. Yun was speaking during inspection visit to Chinese Language Training Centre at Juba Day[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Deputy Managing Director of Nile Petroleum Company (NilePet) Martha Nyamal Choat has encouraged girls to pursue a career in oil and gas sector, a field dominated by men. Speaking at the launch of Nile Petroleum’s headquarters on Saturday, Nyamal stated that NilePet is committed to[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Top government and UN officials had a meal with schoolchildren in Maluil Akoong Primary School in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State on Friday to mark the commemoration of African School Feeding Day. The national minister of General Education and Instruction, Awut Deng Acuil, and governor Tong[Read More…]