By Joseph A civic society activist, Ter Manyang Gatwech from South Sudan, has called on African Union leaders to establish a Continental Public Broadcasting Service similar to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). In a statement extended to the media, Manyang who is the Executive Director of the Center for[Read More…]
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Governor Ober rejects creation of more chiefdoms
By Hou Akot Hou Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, warned on Saturday against the idea of creating additional chieftaincy roles in counties and payams. During a consultative meeting at the Palm Africa Hotel in Juba, Governor Ober addressed participants to gather insights from Aweil[Read More…]
Bor commissioner suspends hesitant officials
By Yiep Joseph Commissioner of Bor County in Jonglei state has suspended the director of Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) for refusing to relocate to the new headquarters. Last week, Jonglei State Governor Riek Gai Kok ordered the immediate relocation of Bor County Headquarters from Bor Town to Baidit[Read More…]
Changing governors to secure peace-Kiir
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has stated that he will continue to appoint and relieve officials in the position of Warrap State governor if that is what it takes to bring lasting peace to the state. He revealed his intentions behind the frequent changes in leadership in the[Read More…]
Protected: Public convening on the proposed draft Family Law Bill
Consortium urges govt to commit to election
By Yiep Joseph European Union (EU) co-funded AHEAD Africa consortium has urged parties to the peace agreement in South Sudan to double efforts and commitment towards a meaningful election. South Sudan is expected to hold general elections in 2026; however, some of the tasks in the 2018 peace agreement[Read More…]
Jadalla uses Eid to call for helping the needy
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State (CES) governor Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has appealed to South Sudanese to draw inspiration from the spirit of Eid to strengthen bonds as one people. In his Eid al-Adha message, Governor Jadalla emphasised unity and giving a helping hand to the vulnerable. Eid[Read More…]
Activists criticize postponement of parliament’s reopening
By Yiep Joseph Civil society activists have criticized the indefinite postponement of the reopening of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA). They urged the parliament leadership to urgently fix a new date for the Assembly’s reopening or publicly explain the meaning of the indefinite postponement. The activists’ concerns followed[Read More…]
South Sudan takes steps to improve cargo transport, logistics
By Morris Dogga South Sudan is putting an end to years of cargo transport challenges with the full implementation of the South Sudan Revenue Authority Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (SSRA-RECTS). This new digital system, now managed by local firm Panda Freight, Logistics and Handling International Ltd, promises to[Read More…]
Over 1,000 children receive Pneumonia vaccine in Yei
By James Innocent More than 1,000 children have received the pneumonia vaccine in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. The vaccination campaign began earlier this week, targeting children under five years old. Sisto Angelo, a representative from the national Ministry of Health, stated that the pneumonia vaccine has been[Read More…]
Boy killed, another abducted in Pochalla attack
By Manas James Okony A 12-year-old boy was shot dead and his cousin abducted in a road ambush by armed assailants in Pochalla North County, Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), on Thursday, authorities said. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Gilo Ochan Gilo, the Pochalla North County commissioner,[Read More…]
Over 14 dead in Jonglei violence
By Peter Kuol Kuch Over 14 people have been killed and more than 20 others sustained injuries following communal violence in Jonglei state. Acting governor of Jonglei State, Simon Hoth has reported that clashes between Ayuel and Hol communities in Twic East and Duk counties, this week. “The most[Read More…]
Dialogue, not State of Emergency
By Yiep Joseph Some members of the public have proposed the need to intensify dialogue in conflict-affected areas rather than declaring a state of emergency. This call from stakeholders, including activists, follows the President Salva Kiir’s declaration of a state of emergency in Warrap State and Mayom County in[Read More…]
At least 12 injured in renewed violence in Jonglei
By Peter Kuol Kuch Jonglei State government has confirmed 12 people sustained wounds following renewed violence between Ayuel and Hol communities of Twic East and Duk Counties. According to a report, the renewed clashes between the two communities took place on Thursday, at Bioth-agany, a disputed island. Speaking to[Read More…]
Anglican Church donates food to vulnerable people in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou About 550 underprivileged local residents in Aweil town, South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, received a donation of food assistance on Wednesday from the Anglican Church, led by Bishop Wilson Garang Chan. One of the beneficiaries, 70-year-old Abuk Garang, an elderly woman who received[Read More…]
World Environment Day: Minister calls for urgent action to end plastic pollution
By Philip Buda Ladu On the occasion of World Environment Day, Josephine Napwon Cosmos, Minister of Environment and Forest issued a powerful call to action against plastic pollution. Speaking on Thursday in her office, the Minister emphasized the critical need for both individual and collective efforts to combat this[Read More…]
Health Ministry, MSF launch neonatal ward in Aweil Hospital
By Philip Buda Ladu Ministry of Health in partnership with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), on June 4, 2025, officially opened a new 40-bed neonatal inpatient ward at Aweil State Hospital. This significant development aims to vastly improve medical care for sick, low birth weight, and premature babies in Northern[Read More…]
National Parliament postpones re-opening
By No.1 Citizen National Legislative Assembly has postponed a schedule Monday 9th June 2025, re-opening. According to Hon. Benjamin Oliver Mori, Chairperson of Information committee and also spokesperson of the national Assembly, the delay is due to technical problems. He asserted that it also gives an opportunity for legislators,[Read More…]
Declaration of state of emergency
By No.1 Citizen President Salva Kiir Mayardit has placed Warrap state and Mayom County in Unity state, under six months’ state of emergency. Announced over state owned media, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) on Thursday evening, President Kiir cited deteriorating insecurity situation in the affected areas, as reason for[Read More…]
Juba County suspends land demarcation
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria state government has suspended all land demarcation activities in Nyamini area in Lado payam of Juba County. According to local order No.2/2025, Emmanuel Tete Ezbon Simon, the Commissioner of Juba County issued that all demarcation in Nyamini area, Lado Payam, must halt. “I Emmanuel[Read More…]