By Bosco Bush   Yei River County Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme is appealing to the state government for urgent support for Yei Civil Hospital, highlighting several challenges that are currently hindering the operations of the health facility. On Monday, Commissioner Seme met with the governor of Central Equatoria State to[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Established in 2001 as a training center, Emmanuel Christian College (ECC) has officially transitioned into Emmanuel Christian University (ECU). The development followed approval from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology to operate as an independent private university in South Sudan. On September 9, 2024,[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Commissioner of Morobo County in Central Equatoria State Charles Data Bullen, is urging international and national humanitarian organizations to provide support for returning residents. The commissioner stressed the urgent need for basic social services, including shelter, non-food items, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) resources[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Commissioner Charles Data Bullen of Morobo County has committed to settling the SSP 15 million in outstanding tuition fees for students on local scholarships studying in Juba. The students faced the threat of being expelled from their schools due to unpaid fees. Commissioner Data said the[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Commissioner of Yei River County, Emmanuel Taban Seme has called on the youth of Yei to avoid gang activities and instead focus on sports and community development. He expressed his commitment to supporting local football and music associations as positive alternatives. Commissioner Seme urged young people[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   Former mayor of Juba City Council and an influential politician in Central Equatoria State, Kalisto Ladu has on Friday, been released from detention. Ladu was forcibly taken from his home in Juba by National Security operatives on March 30, while his wife and family members[Read More…]

By James Innocent   A civil-military dialogue concluded in Yei River County with a strong call for an end to conflict and an improved relationship between the army and civilians. The dialogue took place in Yei, bringing together stakeholders from various sectors, including the military, local government, religious leaders, youth[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Turkish Embassy in Juba, on Thursday 5th September, delivered agricultural tools and seeds to farmers in Bilinyang Boma of Juba County.  The items delivered include; six hundred pieces of maloda, six hundred pieces of panga and another six hundred pieces of sickles. Other items are; cowpeas[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Two members of a civil society organization were reported abducted in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State, according to Arikanjilo Modi, a representative from the group. Theon Maridi Road in Otogo Payam They were identified as John Kenyi Santino, a Monitoring and Evaluation officer for[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County has attributed a Sunday incident where a businessman identified as “Mogga” and others were robbed at gunpoint by men in army uniforms to the National Salvation Front (NAS). The incident took place in Leikor Trading Centre, Kangapo One Payam, Keji-Kajo County[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   The newly appointed Commissioner of Lainya County, Robert John Morris, has established a committee to investigate and review the financial and asset records of the county. In a local Order No. 01/2024 issued on August 30, Morris formed a five-member committee, chaired by Mr. Alex Lemi[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Yei River County Commissioner, Emmanuel Taban Seme has pledged to rehabilitate broken bridges across the town. This commitment follows a series of inspections revealing significant damage to several bridges caused by heavy rainfall. During his visit, Commissioner Emmanuel expressed gratitude to the community members for joining[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku Central Equatorial State (CES) religious leaders gathered for a two-day consultative meeting from Friday, the 27th, to Saturday, the 28th, to address pressing challenges faced by local communities. The meeting culminated in a series of resolutions aimed at improving the situation for the state’s citizens. These[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Over 15 journalists in the Greater Yei Counties (Yei, Lainya, Morobo and Kajo-Keji) have undergone a training aimed at enhancing their reporting skills as the slated December elections loom. It focused on equipping media professionals with the tools necessary to provide accurate information. Speaking during the[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Following the rising concerns of insecurity-related issues, the Central Equatoria State (CES) government has on Tuesday, passed some relevant measures to curb the tensions. In their ordinary security meeting chaired by Deputy Governor, Paulino Lukudu, the meeting discussed and adopted several resolutions to address issues of[Read More…]

By ’Dogga Luwo   Chairperson of a Specialized Committee for Peace and Security in Central Equatoria State Assembly has appealed to the state governor to address the medical welfare of constitutional post-holders. Isaac Aloro Lomodi, the committee chair, urged Governor Augustino Jadalla Wani to take urgent action to ensure adequate[Read More…]

By James Innocent   The newly installed Commissioner of Yei River County, Emmanuel Taban Seme, wasted no time in taking action. On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, he conducted his first meeting with the State and County Revenue Authorities to discuss taxation policies within the county. The meeting brought together the[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Newly installed deputy governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Paulino Lukudu Obede has appealed to the citizens to collectively embrace peace and unity to build a prosperous and stable state. In his first address after assuming office, he called for “peace and reconciliation among the citizens”[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Yei Civil Hospital, the main referral medical facility serving the greater Yei has run out of essential medical equipment, drugs, and fuel, according to the hospital medical director, Dr. Morbe Taban. In an exclusive interview with this outlet, Dr. Taban painted a bleak picture of the[Read More…]