By James Innocent United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and National Refugee Affairs Commissioner in collaboration with South Sudan Police, distributed South Sudan National Identity forms to over 547 beneficiaries in Yei. These forms were specifically targeted at households comprising returnees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host communities[Read More…]
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Women calls for equity, protection of children
By Kidega Livingstone Central Equatoria State Women Union has called for equal treatment and the protection of children during festive occasions. Recognizing the significance of celebrations in fostering unity and joy, the Women’s Union emphasizes the need for parents, guardians, and society as a whole to ensure the well-being[Read More…]
Police officer arrested over shooting
By Yang Ater Yang Police personnel has been arrested in Rumbek, Lakes State, after shooting and injuring three individuals on Monday night. Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, spokesperson for the Lakes State Police, stated that the incident occurred when the police personnel illegally deserted from the forces deployed in[Read More…]
Yakani applauds NEC for financial transparence
By Charles K Mark Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO has commended National Electoral Commission (NEC) for its transparency on funds for electoral process. CEPO’s Executive Director, Edmond Yakani said that transparency is a pillar of accountability. He however, called for a speedy process in disbursing the funds while[Read More…]
Juba ready for regional Monetary Policy conference
By Deng Athian South Sudan is set to host Monetary Affairs of East Africa conference, from April 28th to May 3rd, in Juba. Governors of Central Banks from East African member states that include Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Congo, Burundi, Somalia, and the host country, South Sudan will attend[Read More…]
MTN donates to needy
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto As part of its social corporate responsibility, MTN South Sudan donated assorted food items and sanitary pads to Juba Central Prison female inmates and Giada Hospital. The items, worth ten million South Sudanese pounds, handed on Tuesday, include maize floor, white beans, cooking oil,[Read More…]
Malualbaai receives ambulance
By Hou Akot Hou Community of Malualbaai Payam in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, on Monday, received an ambulance donated by President Salva Kiir Mayardit. The community jubilated with relief at the receipt of the car following decades of horrible situations being experienced by pregnant mothers[Read More…]
Four detained in Rumbek East
By Yang Ater Yang Four people have been detained in Rumbek East County, Lakes State following a clash, resulting into death of one person while injuring11 others. The clash occurred between two sub-clans, Pan-dor and Pan Yuol, in Biling-daldiar village under Cuei-gak Payam of Rumbek East County. The confrontation[Read More…]
Lakes State celebrates World Water Day
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State government officials and partners commemorated belated World Water Day on Monday in Rumbek North County. The event was held under the theme “Water for Peace.” Mathiang Ater Chier, paramount chief of Rumbek North County emphasized the importance of water for both peace and[Read More…]
Man commits suicide over unpaid debt
By Bida Elly David A 35-year-old man reportedly committed suicide in Minkaman town of Lakes State, for being unable to clear a lender’s sum of three million South Sudanese pounds, which he borrowed. Lakes State police spokesperson, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, who confirmed the incident to the No. 1[Read More…]
Over 100 residents receive solar-powered radios in Leer
By Yien Gattour Mead In Leer County of Unity State, at least 130 individuals, including 20 listening groups, received USAID-funded solar-powered radios on Monday. Nyajime Machar, a resident of Leer town who received a solar-powered radio, confirmed the distribution. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Monday, Nyajime[Read More…]
Kiir calls for sympathy, charity to needy
Kidega Livingstone President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called for compassion and charity towards those struggling with the ailing economy across the country in his Eid al-Fitr message to the nation. Kiir congratulated the Muslim community, both in South Sudan and those in the diaspora, on the end of Ramadan.[Read More…]
School staff in makeshift over lack of proper structure
By Jino Wilson Head Teacher of Itingi Primary School, Mr. Bosco Loboi Anthony, is appealing for financial assistance to construct an office block for teachers. In an interview with No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, he highlighted the challenges faced by the school, including the lack of office space and latrines[Read More…]
Concerns rise over surging suicide cases in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang Community Empowerment Progress Organization (CEPO) has expressed alarm over the increasing number of suicide cases in Lakes State. In the past month alone, three suicide cases have been reported, including the tragic incident involving an underage girl in Rumbek East County in Meen-Wel. Additionally, another[Read More…]
Voter registration begins in June-NEC
By Charles K Mark National Electoral Commission (NEC) chairperson, Abednego Akok, has announced commencement of voter registration in June, this year. Addressing the media on Tuesday, Akok stated that the national government has allocated funds for the election process. “There are procedures which must be fulfilled, one of them,[Read More…]
Parliament aborts sitting over error
By William Madouk National Legislative Assembly postponed its first session on Monday due to an agenda error. John Agany, the spokesperson for the National Assembly, informed the media that the sitting has been rescheduled for Friday due to an administrative mistake in setting the agenda for the session. “The[Read More…]
Bilinyang Community adds voice to calls for Kalisto’s release
By Staff Writer Bilinyang Boma community in Mangalla Payam, Central Equatoria State, has added their voice to call for immediate release of detained, former Mayor of Juba City, Kalisto Lado Faustino. In a press statement seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the community where Kalsito hails, expressed concern[Read More…]
Gov’t launches risks monitoring hub
By William Madouk Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, in collaboration with the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), on Monday, launched first-ever National Coordination and Operation Center (NCOC). The NCOC is meant for an integrated information management system, early warning and risk analysis, coordinated planning and responses, durable solutions, and recovery[Read More…]
Man torches house after domestic dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Domestic dispute turned tragic over the weekend in Angot village, Warguet Boma of Baac payam, Aweil East County, when a man set his house on fire. The arsonist identified as Ben Garang Deng was angered after altercation with his wife. Warguet Boma youth leader, Paul[Read More…]
Security beefs up ahead of Eid festivity
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Government has beefed up security in Juba to protect lives and property during the Eid al-Fitr celebration. South Sudan police spokesperson Maj. General Daniel Justin disclosed deployment of organized forces in Juba City to ensure safety of lives and people’s property. “We have already deployed[Read More…]