By Peter Der Makuer This article is written under the National Forum, a non-political civic initiative and national campaign for unity and transformation in South Sudan, founded on the spirit of patriotism and responsible nationalism. Deeply concerned by the rising levels of hate speech, tribal incitement, and conflict threatening the[Read More…]
OpEd
Roads of Peace, Not Blood
It is deeply distressing to watch families continue to risk the lives of their loved ones on roads that have become synonymous with violence, ambushes, and fear. What should be ordinary journeys have turned into perilous undertakings, where survival is uncertain and grief is often the outcome. At the heart[Read More…]
Auditing a Financial Management for Credible Accounting
BY: Joseph Akim Gordon Auditing is an important tool to ensure transparency and accountability in financial management; auditing is an important term that describes the examination and verification in an institution setting for financial records. Auditing ensures the accuracy and integrating of financial information, also it enhances operational efficiency, promotes[Read More…]
Street Dogs and Silent Risks in Juba
In Juba and its surrounding suburbs, the sight of street dogs roaming freely has become a normalized part of daily life. They wander across busy intersections, loiter near market stalls, and curl up in residential compounds. For many, they are simply part of the urban landscape. But beneath this familiarity[Read More…]
Wrong Reasons for Joining the Military
By: Esther Aurelio Agira In many countries, people join the military for a variety reasons, including economic necessity, access to educational, and personal development. Sometimes, military service becomes the only available option when a family cannot afford to pay for college. However, the situation in South Sudan is different. Many[Read More…]
Community Chiefs/Kings: Pillars of South Sudan’s Independence
By Engr. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol Community Chiefs/Kings were the great force behind the achievement of South Sudan’s independence by the SPLM/A. The Community Chiefs/Kings liberated this country through the leadership that implemented the “Wech-thar policy” (Sending youths to join the SPLA by force), though it was a forced policy[Read More…]
As the calendar turns in Juba and towns across South Sudan, the air fills with a familiar cacophony. From iron sheets to jerrycans, anything that can produce sound becomes an instrument of celebration. It is a tradition rooted in joy, a communal expression of hope and resilience as people usher[Read More…]
“WHY SOUTH SUDANESE YOUTH MUST NOT BE MISLED BY INACCURATE MAPS: LEGAL TERRITORY IS A RESPONSIBILITY OWED TO BOTH PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS”
By Peter Der Makuer Abstract Territorial integrity is a foundational element of statehood under international law. For a young state such as South Sudan, unresolved boundary questions carry not only legal significance but also intergenerational consequences. This article examines the Ilemi Triangle dispute with particular emphasis on the distinction between[Read More…]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2026 wishes to you in your respective residential areas.
Dear Editors, staffs, and readers of Number one Citizen daily newspaper, I write this message to wish you a happy birthday of Jesus Christ and a prosperous New Year 2026 in your respective areas. On this day, the joyous moment of Christ will remain as your blessings, and it will[Read More…]
Unpredictable future, sad present and happy past
By Malek Arol Dhieu Though South Sudanese were at war, they were happy. They were happy for nothing other than the hope that they would have a country of their own. Every South Sudanese had contributed in one way or another. I myself had contributed to the liberation struggle. I[Read More…]
”Expansion of Engineering Programs at the Public Universities in South Sudan.”
By Engr. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol The public universities in South Sudan currently lack engineering fields at the master’s, professional studies, and Doctor of Philosophy levels. This observation is based on case studies conducted at the University of Juba, founded in 1975, Upper Nile University, the University of Bar El[Read More…]
When power revolves around individuals instead of Institutions
By: Esther Aurelio Agira South Sudan believes in education as a vital tool for national development and social transformation. Every year, thousands of students graduate from various universities across the country. However, this growing number of graduates faces a significant unemployment crisis. This challenge is driven by several factors, including[Read More…]
SOUTH SUDAN SHOULD PRIORITIZE AGRICULTURE AS THE ONLY SOURCE OF SURVIVAL.
BY AYUEL MANGOK ANGUI One of the roles of a country is to prioritize agriculture as the only source of survival over natural resources. I have been searching and struggling in every thought in order to find out the true source of life on the earth, but I have found[Read More…]
Article Title (11): Rise from Sleep with Jesus Christ, Thank God, and in Faith and Trust You Will Find Grace
Sermon Title: Daniel’s Vision of the Angel in That Time. Scripture Reference: Daniel 10:1–21 My dear brother and sister in our Lord Jesus Christ, greetings to you all in the fold of our living God, here in beloved South Sudan. Our God is the God of our father Abraham, the[Read More…]
On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we pause not only to celebrate, but to remember how far we have walked
By Stephen Dhieu Kuach On this day we can remember how we have walked, sometime crawling, sometimes carried by hope alone, sometimes refusing to surrender even when the world turned its back. South Sudan’s disability movement has risen from war, displacement, and silence. We are a nation where nearly one[Read More…]
“Harnessing South Sudan’s Youth Potential.”
By Engr. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol A youth is a person between 18 and 35 years old according to the recent 29-page document of the youth development program policy constituted by the National Parliament of South Sudan. The high number of youth in this nation faces limited access to quality[Read More…]
Lessons Leaders Must Learn from History
By: Esther Aurelio Agira When we say that history repeats itself, we mean that similar events, patterns, and mistakes tend to occur again and again over time. This happens because people often fail to learn from the past, leads to recuring cycles in politics, society and sometimes even personal lives.[Read More…]
Clarity Is the Antidote to Public Doubt
In South Sudan today, the debate over new traffic police directives has become a litmus test for the strength of institutions and the rule of law. Recent orders banning right‑hand‑drive vehicles, tinted windows, and mandating changes to sliding doors on public transport have ignited public outcry. Parliament has openly declared[Read More…]
The hunger we survived in 2025, we should be awarded certificates of survival
By Malek Arol Dhieu 20 people were attacked by a lion. By the grace of God, all of them survived the attack. From wherever they scattered for safety, they came back one by one. One of them suggested that they should count themselves in case one, two or three might[Read More…]
After 22 years in prison, Joseph just got released yesterday
By Malek Arol Dhieu My name is Joseph Yen Magot. I am an SPLA soldier. I was imprisoned on June 12th 2003 by the Government of Uganda on an accusation of killing five UPDF soldiers. 15 SPLA soldiers were killed by the UPDF soldiers and we ambushed them in retaliation,[Read More…]