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…]

By Hou Akot Hou   Authorities in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, have commenced renovations on the road connecting Aweil Town to the county. This follows severe flooding that has disrupted access. Commissioner Diing Aher Ngong reported that efforts are underway to repair the road, which has[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   A civil society activist is calling on the African Union (AU) to expedite the establishment of the hybrid court for South Sudan. While attending the 8th Edition of the African Union Transitional Justice Policy Forum in Mauritius, Ter Manyang, Executive Director of the Center for Peace[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Settlers of Bilinyang Boma in Juba County are facing life-threatening risks due to a severe shortage of clean drinking water and reliable healthcare facilities. The lack of these essential services is hampering livelihoods in the area. Currently, residents rely on untreated water from a nearby stream,[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   An estimated 710,000 South Sudanese and refugees who fled the conflict in Sudan, are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. According to United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) report, homes of the affected, were destroyed by floods. The report reveals that[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   South Sudan’s cabinet has approved Ministry of Youth and Sports’ policy, allocating $5 million annual budget for development of sports, in the country. In cabinet meeting on Friday, the National Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Dr. Joseph Geng Akec, presented Sport Development Policy 2024,[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has resolved to summon the Minister of Water and Irrigation, the Chairperson of Urban Water Corporation, the Governor of Central Equatoria State, and the Mayor of Juba City Council to address the issue. The decision came after a point of information[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   President Salva Kiir Mayardit made a heartfelt appeal to opposition groups during a critical meeting on Wednesday, urging them to prioritize peace and unity above all else in the Tumaini peace initiative negotiations. The meeting, held in Nairobi, aimed to bring both government and opposition[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Civil society organizations in Yei River County are calling for a conducive environment for civic engagement to better connect with the community. This call was made during the installation of the newly appointed Commissioner of Yei River County, held on Tuesday at Yei Freedom Square. Mr.[Read More…]

By Very Rev Nathaniel Garang Aduotdiit   “Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.” Leaders partly are Leaders because God particularly calls them to provide direction and solutions to the world’s questions and problems; and so, the most effective way leaders can provide the[Read More…]