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…]
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Gov’t lays strategies to solve economic crisis
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…]
University intake commences next week
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…]
USA arrests Peter Biar, Abraham Chol Keech over weapons
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…]
Amnesty pushes for renewal of Human Rights Commission mandate
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…]
How Nyang, a pupil transfers school garden skills home
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…]
Call on women leaders to inspire others
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…]
Pibor returns 5 abducted children
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…]
Parties reject SPLM-IO’s election extension
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…]
Fuel price surge amplifies economic strain
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…]
Rights Defenders call for justice on violators
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…]
Refugees urge leaders to learn from wrecked Sudan
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…]
China commits to support education sector
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…]
Girls implored to break barriers in oil sector
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…]
Awut, Akeen dine with learners to mark School Feeding Day
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…]
Heart-throbbing tales of Sudanese refugees in Wadwiel Settlement
By William Madouk After escaping a devastating war through a traumatic journey for safety, Sudanese refugees still face hardship, including mounting pangs of hunger, in South Sudan. Sheltering at Wadwiel Refugees Settlement in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, the refugees lament the horrors of daily life[Read More…]
Rapid changes breed corruption -Bakosoro
Kidega Livingstone Government officials in prominent roles often prioritize personal gains due to the uncertainty surrounding their positions. Minister of Presidential Affairs, Joseph Bangasi Bakosoro expressed his concern during the inauguration ceremony of NilePet Headquarters in Juba on Saturday. “If you change me today only within one month and[Read More…]
Angelina aims at continued police reforms
By Gladys Fred Kole Minister of Interior, Angelina Teny, expressed confidence in South Sudan’s progress and its commitment to ensuring continued peace and citizen safety. Speaking at the police graduation ceremony on Thursday in Juba, Teny highlighted that there has been progress made so far especially in the police[Read More…]
Dry spell anticipated in March-Metrologists
By Gladys Fred Kole Weather forecast for March, April, and May (MAM) seasons in South Sudan has been released, providing insights into the expected temperature and rainfall patterns across the country. According to Ogeith Obul Mojwok, an expert at the South Sudan Metrological Services, the forecast indicates varying levels[Read More…]
Over 40 suspected land grabbers arrested in Juba
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Over forty people were arrested in Jebel Lado payam of Juba County yesterday for reportedly trying to grab land illegally according to the Juba County authorities. Eng. Charles Joseph Wani, the commissioner of Juba County told No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday that the suspected land[Read More…]