By Hou Akot Hou Dinka Malual and Rezigat pastoralists of South Darfur have converged in Aweil West on Monday for a two-day annual peace pact review meeting, conducted in Aweil West count County of Northern Bahr El Gazal state. This is meant to address grievances or prejudices that might[Read More…]
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Gov’t introduces Cargo tracking device
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…]
Currency change won’t solve hyperinflation-Economists
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…]
Refugees urge parties to resolve differences peacefully
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…]
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…]
JEDCO announces load shedding
By Charles K Mark Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) has announced a partial load shedding due to the high temperatures. JEDCO stated in a statement that, due to the current Juba weather conditions, the demand for electricity has exceeded the power generation capacity. The electricity distributor reported that 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…]
Tempers rise as teachers’ names disappear from pay sheet
By William Madouk Frustrated teachers in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state are infuriated after discovering their names missing on the pay sheet. The teachers who were protesting against reduction in their salaries accuse the state Ministry of Education and Instruction for orchestrating the mischief. A teacher, Deng, not real[Read More…]
Suspected land grabbers to face trial
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto At least 35 suspected land grabbers who were arrested in Jebel Lado Payam on Friday are set to be arraigned in court after a critical investigation. Last week, over forty suspected land grabbers were arrested in Jebel Lado of Juba County, Central Equatoria State, after[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…]
Police officer arrested over shooting spree
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Rumbek Central County, Lakes State have apprehended a police officer, Sergeant Matur Majok Makuer, following the reported shooting of two teenage girls in Dhiei cattle camp on Thursday. Dut Manaak Akuot the Commissioner of Rumbek Central County confirmed the arrest to No.1 Citizen[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…]
Magwi announces drug shops registration
By Ijoo Bosco Magwi County Health Department in Eastern Equatoria State has directed all drug sellers, clinics, and pharmacy owners within the county to register, effective March 5th, 2024. A letter issued by the Pharmaceutical Supervisor, Mrs. Olga Eunice Odera, and seen by this outlet instructed all drug shops[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…]