By Bida Elly David Pope Francis and his Counterparts have entreated the people and politicians of South Sudan to build good relationship as a way to end evil of corruption, disease of division, illegal business dealings, and the game of injustice. The three men of God made this call over[Read More…]

By Mary Poni Pilgrims who marched to Juba from various part of the Country especially from the States, trekking and covering miles of Kilometers to welcome His Holiness Pope Francis are hopeful of peace in the country. Pope Francis arrived in Juba, yesterday to continue with his peace pilgrimage where[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir Mayardit has pardoned a total 71 inmates with 36 on death row while 35 were convicted of minor crimes. Kiir pardon was pronounced in a Presidential decree read over the State-run South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), Friday evening. This came as a gesture[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The head of the Universal church (Catholic) His Holiness Pope Francis and his accompanying delegation yesterday landed safely at the Juba International airport to fulfil the long awaited pilgrimage trip of peace to South Sudan. Approximately 50,000 South Sudanese from different States with different denominational background[Read More…]

By William Madouk The head of Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Francis has urged the parties to the agreement to stop bloodshed and leave behind the dark times of war and turn new leaf for peace and reconciliations. Addressing the government officials, Civil Society and Diplomatic Corps at the Presidential[Read More…]

By Martha John Savio – Kitgum Uganda Kitgum District works department has embarked on the rehabilitation and maintenance of 16 km road from Oriang Ujuma to Kitgum Matidi. The development of the stretch of the road was kicked off during a ground opening ceremony launched last Wednesday. While addressing the[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David A 60-year-old Catholic reverend sister has reached Juba town following a nine day walk from Rumbek Diocese to attend the ecumenical occasion of Pope Francis. Speaking to the Media, Sister Lidia Raymond a nun from the evangelical congregation of Mary said, they are theological soldiers who[Read More…]

By Mary Poni At least 20 people are confirmed dead and scores are critically wounded as cattle keepers launched attack on unarmed civilians in Kajo-Keji County of Central Equatoria State. This was revealed by the Archbishop of Central Equatorial State Internal Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, Dr.[Read More…]

By William Madouk The European Union has delivered close to 20,000 meant for strengthening access to legislations and acquiring knowledge on legal procedures and references to justice. The 12,278 printed copies of the national legislation booklets and 7,600 copies of criminal forms were handed to the Ministry of Justice and[Read More…]

By Mary Poni The County of Kajo-Keji is shocked by cattle herders from Bor for attacking the people of Kajo-Keji in the name of revenging back the killing of their cattle in the County. The commissioner of Kajo-Keji County Phanuel Dumo confirmed to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday on phone[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The Vice President for Service Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol said that the government of South Sudan has acknowledged the poor services in education and health sectors in the country. He said however, the government is working towards improving the health and education services especially in the[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The County commissioner of Mayom County has slammed accusations labelled against them by Gen. Stephen Buay on the account of detaining twelve payam government officials over alleged displacement of civilians. In a press statement extended to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, John Bol Mayak, the commissioner[Read More…]

By William Madouk South Sudan has rubbished the latest ranking index by Transparency International (TI) that graded South Sudan as the second most corrupt country in the world after Somalia at the bottom. The Minister of Information, Michael Makuei termed the report as ‘concocted’ by those who want to divert[Read More…]

By William Madouk The army and police have announced the deployment of 5,000 joint security forces within Juba and the surrounding areas to beef up security during Pope Francis’ visit to Juba. According to authorities, the joint security forces will be deployed along airport, residential areas, major roundabouts in towns[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The Ministry of General Education and Instructions has started validating and reviewing the curriculum for secondary school subjects that were excluded from the syllabus. The validation exercise was attended by over 40 professional teachers and facilitators from the United Kingdom Curriculum foundation on various subjects. The[Read More…]

By William Madouk Garang Over 200 media personnel from 69 media outlets are expected to cover the historic visit by the Pope to South Sudan. South Sudan’s media authority said, they have so far accredited 291 journalists from 32 countries who will come to cover the arrival, and activities of[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang Authorities of Awerial County of Lakes State have allocated a 1000 by 500 piece of land to Dr. John Garang Memorial University as agriculture, education and environment colleges. The allotted piece of land was handed over to the Vice Chancellor of Dr. John Garang Memorial University[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The minister of Information and Government’s spokesperson has refuted criticisms by some countries on the account that South Sudan failed to endow freedom of expression to its citizens and press noting that their laws are the strongest in the region. Addressing journalists yesterday in preparation to[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The President of the Republic of South Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed new minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management following relieve of Peter Mayen Majongdit in August last year. The appointment of the new minister was announced yesterday through a Presidential Decree read on[Read More…]