By James Innocent At least sixteen people have been killed in Lainya County following separate clashes involving armed cattle herders from Jonglei State and Central Equatoria State. Speaking to the media, the Commissioner of Lainya County, Robert Lasu, reported that in the month of January, Lainya experienced a series of[Read More…]
Central Equatoria State
Bishop Alex Joins Health Workers in Celebrating Feast of St. Bakhita in Yei
By James Innocent Yei, South Sudan — The Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Yei, Rt. Rev. Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo, on Saturday joined medical workers, clergy, and community members in celebrating the Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita at St. Bakhita Health Centre in Yei, Central Equatoria State. The Bishop[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji Council Approves New Administrative Measures
Kei Emmanuel Duku In a sweeping effort to bolster grassroots governance and restore civic order, the Kajo-Keji County Executive Council has formally ratified a comprehensive set of amended by-laws, signaling a new era of administrative oversight for the region. The measures, approved during a high-level sitting of the Executive Council,[Read More…]
Cattle Herds Return to Lainya, Raising Fears Over Crops and Security
By James Innocent Thousands of cattle have reportedly entered Lainya County in Central Equatoria State once again, triggering renewed concerns among local authorities and residents over crop destruction, displacement, and insecurity. Lainya County Commissioner Robert Lasu John Morris said cattle herders believed to be from the Bor and Mundari communities[Read More…]
Yangwara Pojulu Tijor announces first Cultural Festival
By Chol D. Johnson Yangwara Pojulu Tijor announced the first cultural festival to display a variety of cultures. The event that will bring South Sudanese communities together to display their cultures is scheduled for February 2026. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Emmanuel Ladu Fabio, the chairperson of the organizing[Read More…]
CES sets preparations for Launching of Youth Union Convention
By Alan Clement Central Equatoria State, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Rita Dominic Lodu, has reconstituted the Steering Committee to organize the 3rd Central Equatoria State Youth Union Convention. In a ministerial order seen by this outlet, the directive is grounded in Republican Decree No. 08/2022, Article 110(1)[Read More…]
LAND : CES Halts counties from independent Demarcation
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Local authorities across Central Equatoria have been ordered to immediately “down tools” on all land surveying and planning activities as the state government moves to consolidate control over a rapidly expanding capital. The sweeping directive effectively freezes independent land demarcation in all six counties including Juba[Read More…]
Governor Adil Calls for Calm in Rokon Payam Following Farmer-Herder Clashes
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has called for calm in Mirikiyo Boma, Rokon Payam, following violent disputes between cattle herders and local farmers. The Governor condemned the violence and urged the affected communities to remain patient while the government implements measures[Read More…]
Culture Shows the Way as Infrastructure Gaps Challenge National Unity
By Alan Clement The 3rd annual Mundari Cultural Festival in Terekeka County, offered a vivid celebration of South Sudan’s rich cultural diversity while highlighting the persistent challenges facing the country in fostering unity and inclusive development. Under the theme “Celebrating Mundari Culture to Promote Peaceful Coexistence in South Sudan,” the[Read More…]
CES gov’t launches peace hub construction initiative
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Central Equatoria State has launched the construction of a Peace Hub Facility construction aim at providing sanctuary in the State. In a statement dated 21st Jan. 2026 on Wednesday by the state government Press Unit, the construction of Peace Hub would signal the state Government efforts[Read More…]
CES gov’t to resume E-tax system
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria state government has on ordinary state council of ministers discussed on the resumption of electronic tax system aim at enhancing revenue collection. In a statement issued by the state press unit yesterday, the meeting chaired by Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony discussed various emerging concerns[Read More…]
Young Women Caution of Sustained Advocacy as Central Equatoria Appointments Expose Gender Gaps
By Chol D. Johnson Young women leaders backed by the Strategic Initiatives Horns in Africa (SIHA) Network and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (UNPBF) have renewed calls for inclusive governance, warning they will intensify advocacy if authorities fail to address what they describe as systematic exclusion of women especially young[Read More…]
CES inaugurates newly constructed ministry headquarter, veterinary clinic
By Lodu William Odiya The Central Equatoria State government has inaugurated a newly constructed state ministry of Animal resources, fisheries and Tourism and veterinary clinic. Speaking during the ceremony yesterday, Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony emphasized that the project, which we embarked on two years ago, through a model of public-private[Read More…]
Terekeka Commissioner Targets Notorious Raider ‘Jelle’
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a bold move to restore law and order, the Commissioner of Terekeka County, Dr. Emmanuel Loku Lodu, has officially declared war on the county’s most notorious criminals, specifically targeting a fugitive known by his single name as ‘Jelle’ who has long terrorized the region. Speaking[Read More…]
CRACKDOWN : CES warns Land grabbers
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State (CES) government has resumed the assessment and crackdown on land grabbing in the city. On Tuesday the Central Equatoria state’s government Security Committee on an assessed areas affected by reported illegal land activities. In a statement issued by the deputy governor’s press unit,[Read More…]
Governor Adil launches cleaning campaign
By Chol D. Johnson Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony over the weekend officially launched the Juba City Clean-up campaign. The initiative that attracted members of the public is meant to raise general awareness on the dangers of littering and rally the public to keep the city cleaner, greener,[Read More…]
Governor Calls for Professional Conduct as Juba Security Strategy Unveiled
By Alan Clement Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has urged security forces in Central Equatoria State to uphold professionalism as intensified patrols roll out across Juba ahead of New Year celebrations. In a statement from the governor’s office, with New Year festivities approaching, Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony convened an emergency security[Read More…]
Family Breakdown Fuelling Youth Gangs in Juba-Governor Adil
By Alan Clement Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil has linked rising youth gang activity in Juba to family breakdown, urging renewed Christian family values during Christmas celebrations at St. James Parish on Monday. According to a statement from the governor’s office, he made the remarks while addressing hundreds of[Read More…]
CES Gov’t ready for positive critics, Adil says
By Lodu William Odiya The government of Central Equatoria state have yesterday reopened Equator Broadcasting Corporation, Television and launched Central Equatoria state Newspaper. Speaking during the event, the state governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony emphasized that the government would not interfere with the operation. “We are open for positive criticism from[Read More…]
Gov’t Adil, Road Minister meets to fast-track road projects
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatorial State (CES) governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony and the Minister of roads and bridges discussed initiatives to speed up road rehabilitation in the coming year. According to the statement from the governor’s press unit, the two leaders on Thursday discussed the way forward to improving road[Read More…]
