By Manas James Okony Activists in South Sudan express optimism about the potential for a new era in the country, as government delegation and holdout groups continue negotiations at the Kenyan-led Tumaini initiative. Since January 20, 2025, talks resumed and have been ongoing in Nairobi, Kanya, between the Revitalized Transitional[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has strongly condemned an armed attack on its healthcare workers in Upper Nile State, which has now forced the organization to suspend medical outreach activities in Nasir and Ulang counties. In a statement extended to this outlet, MSF said on Wednesday, January[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Confrontations between South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and opposition forces allegedly resumed yesterday in Kubri Bou, Nagero County, Western Equatoria State, though no casualties have been reported. The fighting, which began last Saturday, is linked to the removal of a checkpoint at Kubri Bou where[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State (CES) Cholera Task Force has launched a cleaning campaign in Internal Displaced Persons (IDP) camp 3 in Juba to improve hygiene and control spread of cholera. Paulino Lukudu, CES Deputy Governor and Chair of the State Cholera Task Force, while launching the event, called[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku Residents of South Sudan’s Kapoeta North County, Eastern Equatoria State, a predominantly pastoral  area, is facing severe food insecurity, driven by drought and dwindling rainfall. With crops failing, many are now relying on wild fruits and even animal blood for nourishment. Farmers in the area report[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush After 13 years of waiting, Mr. Chol Anei Anei, the artist who painted South Sudan Coat of Arms, is demanding compensation from the government for his artwork. On November 29, President Salva Kiir Mayardit invited Anei to his office and signed a copy of the coat of[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Leader of the umbrella of other political parties (OPP), Peter Mayen Majokdit, called for inclusion in the ongoing Tumaini Peace Initiative. In an interview with this outlet, Mayen demanded participation in the talks, claiming neglecting signatories from 2018 from participating in the Tumaini is a violation. “There[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku United Kingdom has announced new funding amounting to $239 million to help forest-rich nations tackle climate change. The pledge was made on November 22, 2024, at the closing day of the COP29 conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. According to a Press Release issued by the UK delegation[Read More…]

The pupils and the students are very ready for exams. After having the experience of last year national exams, learners have no hope of anything else than their effort. They are reading each day. They are revising each day. Many learners, both in primary eight and S4 have formed small[Read More…]

By Staff President Kiir has sacked Western Bahr el Ghazal governor, Sarah Cleto, in a decree issued on Friday evening. Sarah Cleto, under Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) was the only female governor in the country. In a separate decree, Kiir appointed Emmanuel Okello as the new governor.[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng Traffic along the Juba-Bor highway has come to a complete halt following a deadly security incident involving armed groups and cattle traders from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA). The clash, which took place on Wednesday morning in Mogiri Payam of Juba County, has left at[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou   Residents of Aweil East County continue to face challenges due to the deteriorating condition of the road connecting the area to Aweil Town. The road, between Akuem and Dokul in Aweil East County, which has been severely damaged by recent flooding, is hindering the transportation[Read More…]

By Manas James Okony   A South Sudanese civil society activist, Bol Deng Bol, has condemned the detention of Kenyan activist, Mr. Boniface Mwangi, allegedly government agents there since Sunday. In a press release extended to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, activist Bol, known for his steadfast commitment to[Read More…]

By Manas James Okony   Farmers in Pochalla South County, part of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), are facing severe losses due to flooding caused by days of unrelenting torrential rains. Crops are submerged, leaving livelihoods in tatters. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, distraught farmers described the[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   More than 60 prosecutors and police investigators from across South Sudan convened in Juba on October 16-17 for a crucial workshop aimed at enhancing their roles in preventing and addressing electoral offences. Organized under the guidance of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs (MoJCA)[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   Amnesty International has called for intensified scrutiny of South Sudan’s human rights situation, emphasizing that technical assistance alone is insufficient to address the ongoing violations. In a statement delivered at the UN Human Rights Council, on Monday Amnesty International said the government has repeatedly failed[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) strategizes to block loopholes in bid to end graft and promote fair trade in East African region. Bageya Waiswa, the permanent secretary of Ugandan ministry of Works and Transport, also chairperson for Northern Corridor Executive Committee disclosed the[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Section of national lawmakers have urged the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, (RTGoNU) to utilize the recent two years extension adequately, as the last. The lawmakers voiced their concerns over what they perceived as lack of political will, in implementing the 2018 peace deal that[Read More…]