By Bida Elly David Chairperson of the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) expresses deep concern over the delays in budget allocation, saying it has emerged as an obstacle to the constitutional-making process. Riang Yer Zuor voiced his concerns during an orientation workshop organized for the newly appointed members of[Read More…]
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Kiir urges Sudanese generals to uphold truce
By William Madouk President Salva Kiir Mayardit urged Sudanese warring parties to honour the cessation of hostilities agreement. He made this call on Saturday after a meeting with the commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Daglo, in Kampala, Uganda. “President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called[Read More…]
Kiir, Museveni to pursue shared regional interest
By Charles K Mark President Salva Kiir Mayardit and his Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, held bilateral discussions on Saturday and deliberated on issues enslaving the region. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala, Uganda, according to a[Read More…]
Call to prioritize national
By Bida Elly David Director General for National and Foreign Languages Centre at the National Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI) stresses the need to incorporate national languages into school curricula as a means of promoting cultural heritage. Speaking during UNESCO organized event on translation of local languages[Read More…]
Pressure piles on gov’t to probe Anyiel Kuac incident
By William Madouk Twic Mayardit community in Juba is calling for an investigation into the Anyiel Kuac incident in Turalei Payam, Twic County. In a statement extended to the No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the community leadership urged the government to bring the culprits to justice. “We call upon[Read More…]
Jonglei youth call for urgent intervention
By Charles K Mark Youth from Bor, Duk, and Twic East Counties of Jonglei State have called for the government’s intervention in the dire situation facing the devastated Duk County. Through a caucus, the youth deliberated on Friday last week on the security situation in the mentioned counties. They[Read More…]
Vegetable scarcity grips Magwi
By Odoch Ben Sylvester An increasing population in Magwi, coupled with climatic changes, has led to a high demand for green vegetables among consumers. However, despite the willingness of customers to purchase these vegetables, scarcity prevails in the market. The head of the green market vendors, Rebecca Otim, spoke[Read More…]
SPLM paints Yei red
By James Innocent and Bida Elly David The Sudanese People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in Central Equatoria State painted Freedom Square in Yei River County red, on Saturday in a mini rally to express their support for President Kiir’s endorsement for the presidency in the upcoming 2024 elections. The SPLM[Read More…]
Sudan suspends membership in IGAD
By William Madouk Sudanese government, amidst the chaos of war, has notified the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) that it is temporarily ceasing its involvement in the East Africa bloc. The foreign ministry, loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, announced this on Saturday. “An official letter to H.E.[Read More…]
Opposition parties demand adequate funding for electoral bodies
By William Madouk Coalition of Opposition Parties (COOP) is calling on the government of national unity to expedite funding key electoral institutions for the conduct of democratic polls. With only 10 months left until the first general election, Dr. Gai Chol Paul, the chairperson of COOP, said peace guarantors[Read More…]
Central Bank governor enhances staff welfare
By Ngor Deng Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr. James Alic Garang visited Malakal town to evaluate the progress made and address the challenges faced by the institution During his visit, Dr. James Alic emphasized the importance of collaboration, training, and commitment among the staff members[Read More…]
Gov’t to expand tourism sector
By Bida Elly David The minister of tourism and industry Rizik Zacharia has said, that the government has laid a plan to expand and improve the Country’s tourism sector to attract investors. He said this on Friday during a meeting with the second vice president and the chairperson of[Read More…]
Judicial autonomy in question as election nears
By Bida Elly David The autonomy of the judiciary in South Sudan has been called into question by the Judicial Reform Committee (JRC) and the Council of State as the elections approach. This issue arose during a meeting between the JRC and the Council of States in Juba on[Read More…]
Dilapidated Nimule immigration office frustrates Yakani
By William Madouk Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), is perturbed by outdated immigration office at the Nimule border, saying it portrays a negative image of the country. Edmund Yakani, while speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, said the working conditions at the border post[Read More…]
Defiant Twic-Ngok renew clashes despite President’s order
By William Madouk Renewed clashes erupted again on Friday between Twic of Warrap and Ngok of Abyei despite President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s directives for two sides to observe a ceasefire. On Tuesday, President Kiir issued an order to both the communities of Twic and Ngok to instantly implement a[Read More…]
Adil reshuffles state institutions
By No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has issued numerous gubernatorial decrees, effecting swift reshuffling in various government institutions. The first decree saw Adil relieving several state officials from their posts. Mr. Peter Wani Emmanuel was relieved as Director General, State Ministry of Cabinet[Read More…]
Minister empowers accountants on financial claims
By No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper In a significant development, the Ministry of Finance and Planning conducted an informative session aimed at guiding accounting officers from spending agencies on the effective management of financial claims. The event, which took place on Thursday, January 18, 2024, in Juba, saw the[Read More…]
Corrupt officials put on notice
By Mamer Abraham Acting governor, who is also the and deputy governor of Upper Nile State has warned state officials against corruption. Ayong Awer Lual, while addressing a workshop on the role of public officials and civil society in combating corruption. He said fighting corruption is a collective responsibility.[Read More…]
Adil secures 360 street lights
By No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has launched an ambitious street lighting project aimed at enhancing safety and security in major towns across the state. The project, which serves as a pilot initiative, will initially focus on key towns while also incorporating the installation of[Read More…]
Unruly private schools face closure
By Bida Elly David National Ministry of General Education and Instructions threatens to close private schools in the country that violate academic calendar. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, the deputy minister of general education, Martin Tako Moi, said they have spotted some private schools, both primary and secondary, already[Read More…]