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…]

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…]

 By Chol D. Johnson The Chairperson of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement(SPLM) in Central Equatoria State (CES), Emmanuel Adil Anthony has urged party members to embrace unity of purpose to strengthen the ruling party ahead of the 2026 general elections. Speaking during a welcoming ceremony at the CES SPLM House in[Read More…]

 By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has emphasized that South Sudan’s most pressing challenges can only be overcome through strong collaboration rooted in unity, peace, and shared responsibility between the government and the church. The Governor made the remarks on Wednesday in Juba during the[Read More…]

By James Innocent South Sudanese musician Franco Lokunyumi has called on the people of Central Equatoria State to put aside hatred and political divisions, urging citizens to support leaders appointed to serve the state regardless of tribe or political preference. Speaking after observing reactions to recent political developments, Lokunyumi said[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria state Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony has pledged to prioritize addressing border related conflicts through initiatives focused on cross-border peace and security engagement. In a statement issued by the state press unit, Governor’s remark followed a meeting with a delegation of religious leaders from Kajo-Keji[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson Students in the university Juba have urged the newly reappointed governor of Central Equatoria state (CES) to render  service to the citizens. In an exclusive interview with Number One Citizen Daily English Newspaper  on Thursday, Paul Bol, an engineering student at the University of Juba (UoJ)[Read More…]

 By Chol D. John Communities in Central Equatoria State have been told that peacebuilding must go beyond political speeches and reach the daily lives of ordinary people. According to a statement from the governor’s office, during a two‑day retreat in Juba organized by the National Ministry of Peace Building, leaders[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku  For years after, Gumbo and Sons Limited, a local logging company promised critical public facilities in exchange for logs and timbers, residents of Langabu Boma- Lirya Payam in Central Equatoria State remain stranded without a health center or clean drinking water. Community leaders are now blaming[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Central Equatorial State (CES) government has declared a major security push, directing its forces to launch an intensified crackdown to dismantle violent gang activities and urgently rescue children kidnapped across the State. This firm directive was issued on Thursday by the State Council of Ministers,[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The Central Equatoria State Civil Society Network (CESCSN) successfully conducted its first-ever election yesterday to structure its leadership. Speaking during the program, Daniel Juma Essien, the chairperson of the electoral commission, acknowledged the voters, stressing the need for transparency throughout the process. “This very short election[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya The government of Central Equatoria and Jonglei States has concluded reinforcement ties through governance exchange initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration, unity, and mutual learning in governance between the two sisterly States. ‎In a statement issued by CES governor’s press unit, the initiative organized by Rabi Mujung[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Central Equatoria State (CES) Security Committee has issued an urgent demand for the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) to immediately pull out of sections of Kajo-Keji County. This decision follows recent reports of troop incursions and illegal deployments deep inside South Sudanese territory, which authorities[Read More…]

 By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has called for strengthened collaboration between government institutions, citizens, and the Church leadership in addressing challenges. According to the statement obtained from the governor’s press unit, the Mujung called on the congregation to advance peace, unity,[Read More…]

By Alan Clement Central Equatoria State’s Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Alex Lotiyu Elia, has called for urgent investment in a modern slaughterhouse to unlock South Sudan’s vast livestock potential and boost the national economy. Speaking exclusively, the Minister described the lack of infrastructure as a missed economic opportunity,[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Central Equatoria State (CES) government has launched an investigation into the unusual circumstances under which residents of Juba City have reportedly relocated and chosen to live within public spaces designated by the government, specifically cemeteries. Although state authorities did not immediately specify which burial grounds[Read More…]

By Alan Clement The Central Equatoria State Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries has issued a renewed directive banning with immediate effect the slaughter of animals in unlicensed slaughter sites across Juba. The decision followed an inspection visit by the Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Alex Lotiyu Elia, to[Read More…]

  By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, on Monday challenged the newly appointed Mayor of Juba City, Christopher Sarafino Swaka Wani, to deliver services and enact noticeable change within his first 100 days in office. The Governor made the demand during the mayor’s swearing in ceremony[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya The governor of Central Equatoria state has advised the Juba City council’s leadership to observe self-discipline among themselves. Speaking during the swearing in ceremony of newly appointed Mayor of Juba City, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel advised the councillors to have self-discipline among themselves. “I just want to[Read More…]