By Bida Elly David The terms of specialized committee chairpersons and deputies within the Revitalized Transitional Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) have officially ended, creating anticipation for their replacements or potential retention. According to the house order, these positions have a two-year term limit, with the possibility of extension based on[Read More…]
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Wonduruba leadership directed to end war
By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria State governor re-directed the Coordinator of Wonduruba Administrative Payam to redouble efforts to end violence in the area. Emmanuel Adil Anthony gave the directive during a meeting with a team from Wonduruba, led by the coordinator Mr. Towongo Stephen Michael. Three weeks ago,[Read More…]
Machar calls for security reforms, census ahead of polls
By Bida Elly David First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny calls for the conduct of a population census to determine South Sudanese electorates for polls. Dr. Machar appealed during a meeting with a team led by New York based UN Undersecretary General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix,[Read More…]
Hunger bites as inflation takes toll on citizens
By William Madouk Pain, distress, and anxiety are what mark the lives of South Sudanese, who are battling soaring commodity prices amid biting inflation. The depression is already taking toll on citizens, as Juba resident, only identified as Rejoice, narrates an ordeal of drenching her throat with salted water[Read More…]
Central Bank struggles to arrest runaway inflation
By Bida Elly David Central Bank is under immense pressure to contain the rising inflation and the weakening of the South Sudanese Pound against the US Dollar. As of Tuesday, No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper established further downfall of South Sudanese pound against the United States Dollar, further exacerbating[Read More…]
Manytuil urges youth to cease violence
By Kidega Livingstone Unity State governor, Dr. Joseph Manytuil Wejang, has called on the youth of his state to refrain from the conflict in the neighbouring Ayei and Warrap States. While addressing a gathering at St. Bakhita Parish in Mayom County, Governor Manytuil told the communities of Twic, Ngok,[Read More…]
High expectation awaits New Rumbek Mayor
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State Governor Rin Tueny Mabor, in a ceremony held at the State Secretariat, presided over the swearing-in of His Lordship Akol Manyang Magom as the new Mayor of Rumbek Municipal Council. The appointment, which bypassed democratic elections, has sparked both congratulatory messages and concerns[Read More…]
Japan, AHA sign grant to restart water project in Jonglei
By staff writer The Embassy of Japan and the Agency for Humanitarian Aid (AHA), a National Non-governmental Organization signed a Grant Contract for additional budget to move forward and restart the suspended “Project for Sustainable Accessibility to Safe Water and Enhanced Wash Practices in Twic East County, Jonglei State”.[Read More…]
UN experts wrap visit with call for peaceful transition
By William Madouk United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan wrapped up its visit to Juba with a call for the leaders to carefully navigate the conclusion of the country’s transition to achieve durable peace. According to UN rights experts, this would prevent violence and gross human[Read More…]
Kiir urges review of arms embargo
By Kidega Livingstone/ Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir called for a reconsideration of the arms embargo, describing it as a necessary step towards achieving lasting peace and stability in the country. On delivering an address to the African Union Heads of State Assembly, Kiir highlighted the progress achieved[Read More…]
Musicians amplify calls for peaceful transition
By Gladys Fred Kole As the December elections approach, artists in the country have called for unity and cooperation among the people to ensure peaceful voting. The artists in an exclusive interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper emphasized the importance of coming together during the election period and[Read More…]
Luol retains SSBF seat unopposed
By Charles K Mark Loul Ajou Deng has been declared the president-elect of South Sudan Basketball Federation (SSBF) by the Electoral Committee, yesterday. Luol who went unopposed secured all 12 votes from the delegates representing the state associations. He will continue to govern the federation for a second 4-year[Read More…]
Judicial dysfunctional-UN rights body
By William Madouk United Nations Human Rights Commission laments the dysfunction of the judiciary system in South Sudan that leads to an increase in violence. Commissioner Carlos Castresana Fernández said the reoccurrence of gross human rights violations cannot be stopped without having meaningful and effective justice. “South Sudan’s judiciary[Read More…]
Tag Rugby Trust team receives equipment
By Gladys Fred Kole United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA) handed over sports materials to Tag Rugby Trust South Sudan Female Team. The weekend donation aims at promoting gender and positive social norms for the girls to achieve their potential. The Tag Rugby Trust team has both young boys and[Read More…]
Ikotos residents appeal for repair of broken water systems
By Jino Wilson Chahari Payam of Ikotos County in Eastern Equatoria State is facing a severe water shortage. Tow motorized borehole water systems and a hand pump in the area have broken down, leaving residents in dire need of reliable water sources. Mr. Tito Abas, Ikoto County Executive Director[Read More…]
UN rights body defends violation reports
By William Madouk Amidst mounting criticism, the United Nations Human Rights Commission has defended legitimacy of its violations report on South Sudan. Human rights violation reports on the country have attracted accusations from the government that they are fabrications lacking truth. But the commission’s chairperson, Yasmin Sooka said they[Read More…]
Ten girls embark on journey to Boda Boda business
By James Innocent In a society where unemployment rates remain high, at least ten young girls who have dropped out of school are embarking on training to become Boda boda riders. In many communities, young girls are being pressured into conforming to traditional housewife roles, which often means that[Read More…]
Activist tells CES lawmakers to revisit land laws
By Charles K Mark South Sudan Land Alliance (SSuLA) urges legislators in Central Equatoria State to revise land laws for better interpretation and understanding. This follows the rejection of a clause in the South Sudan Land Policy by CES lawmakers, which stipulates that the land belongs to the people.[Read More…]
Salary for 200 teachers frozen
By Gladys Fred Kole Lakes State government has frozen the salaries of over 200 teachers who failed to participate in the teacher’s evaluation examination. The examination is a screening process aimed at assessing the quality of teachers in government schools across the state and has been ongoing since 2023.[Read More…]
Dollar shoots, commodity prices bite
By Bida Elly David South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) has plummeted further against the United States Dollar, catapulting commodity prices to new heights. As of yesterday, No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper established that a dollar trades between 1,320 SSP and 1,400 SSP in the parallel market. This appreciation of the[Read More…]