By Staff writer Central Equatoria State’s Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) chairperson, Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has called for the state leadership to put more effort into ensuring the effective implementation of the party’s policies. Jadalla made this call during a meeting with the party leadership of the state[Read More…]
Central Equatoria State
Jadalla forms committees to investigate loopholes
By Charles K. Mark Central Equatoria State Governor Augustino Jadalla Wani Kamilo has formed committees to investigate and address irregularities within state institutions. In Gubernatorial Order No. 01/2024, Governor Jadalla formed a State Committee to scrutinize the financial records, approved budgets, revenue collections, and investments across various state departments.[Read More…]
Chiefs receive customary, dispute resolution training
By James Innocent Over 24 local chiefs from the three counties of Central Equatoria State – Lainya, Morobo, and Yei River are attending a two-day capacity-building training session for traditional leaders. The training aimed to enhance the effectiveness of customary and dispute resolution mechanisms, aligning them with national laws,[Read More…]
Community policing training kicks off
By James Innocent Over 25 police officers in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, are receiving a 3-day community policing training. The training is being supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Brigadier Saleh Selim, the National Director for Community Policing said community policing is a way to[Read More…]
Yei celebrates World Red Cross Day
By James Innocent South Sudan Red Cross and Red Crescent commemorated the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, with the theme “Keeping Humanity Alive.” The event brought together over 1,000 participants at Yei Freedom Square to celebrate the important day. Dr.[Read More…]
Central Equatoria state aids returnees
By James Innocent Central Equatoria state leadership under, Governor Augustino Jadala Wani delivered essential supplies to returnees in Senema Boma, Yei River County. The aid package included over 10 tons of maize flour, cooking oil, beans, and agricultural tools. The vital assistance comes as hundreds of families return from[Read More…]
Yei Welcomes New Executive Director, Seeks State Government Support
By James Innocent Yei River County in Central Equatoria received a new Executive Director, Hillary Konga, on Monday. Central Equatoria State Minister of Local Government, Leon Ade, accompanied Konga to a welcoming ceremony in Yei. Yei County Commissioner Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa briefed Minister Ade on Yei’s current situation. He[Read More…]
Dialogue brings reconciliation to Mugwo
By James Innocent A peace forum held Mugwo Payam of Yei River County held last week in Mugwo Payam of Yei River County has called for Peaceful resolution of conflict and unity among the communities. Funded by Reconcile International it brought together hundreds of members of the Mugwo community,[Read More…]
Civilians, Military Dialogue in Mugwo Payam
By James Innocent A three-day civil-military dialogue, facilitated by Reconcile International, commenced on Tuesday in Mugwo Payam of Yei River County. The dialogue aims to foster reconciliation and understanding among Payawa and Yamba clans. Over seventy participants, including military personnel, religious leaders, county and Payam administrators, representatives from SPLA/IO[Read More…]
Pastor shot dead in Juba
Kidega Livingstone A pastor was reportedly shot dead in Mangaten suburb of Juba city by unknown gunmen, and his motorbike was taken. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon at around 3:00 pm, according to relatives of the late church leader. The deceased, identified as Luka Mabor, a pastor of Mighty[Read More…]
Police investigates dead body found in Yei River
By James Innocent Police in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State are investigating death of an unidentified man, whose body was found in a river, on Sunday evening. The body found in a shallow part of Yei River, was retrieved and transported to Yei Civil Hospital for examination. Yei[Read More…]
Lainya County launches African Vaccination Week
By James Innocent A week-long campaign to raise awareness about the importance of immunization, kicked off on Wednesday in Lainya County, central Equatoria state. The awareness campaign, “African Vaccination Week” (AVW) was launched by World Vision and its CORE Group partners. Over 130 community members, including government officials, local[Read More…]
Demolition intensifies in Juba city
By Gladys Fred Kole Demolition of squatters at cemeteries and public spaces continues to intensify in Juba. Yesterday, the committee carried out an operation in Juba Girls’ primary school near SPLM House. Mawa A. Moses, the state minister of roads and bridges, who doubles as the committee’s spokesperson, said[Read More…]
Juba 3rd Divison tournament Kicks off
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Administration of Juba Local Football Association (JLFA) has released fixtures for third division league, kicking off yesterday at Buluk Training Centre. According to the organizers, six teams will take part in this year’s competition, and the team that gathers more points will automatically earn promotion[Read More…]
“Protect your land,” Commissioner tells Juba residents
By Charles K Mark Juba County Commissioner urges residents to develop and protect their land. Emmanuel Tete Ezbon was speaking during a memorial event of 2022 murder incident, at Lokiliri Payam. The commissioner appealed for solidarity among community members in guarding and protecting the environment, especially the land and[Read More…]
GIVE A HAND; A call TO support IDPs in Rokon Payam
A committee lobbying for support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camped at Rokon Payam of Central Equatoria State, reaches out to well-wishers for contributions. The IDPs are fleeing clashes in Minga Payam of Mundri East County, Western Equatoria State. Settling at Rokon Secondary School, the IDPs are in dire need of[Read More…]
Yei teenager released after detention over filming governor’s convoy
James Innocent A 15-year-old boy, detained by military for filming Central Equatoria State Governor’s convoy with his phone in Yei town, has been released. Charles Lokwen, who has been in detention since governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony visited Yei on 10th April 10, was release after an apology. Authorities claim[Read More…]
Yei launches second Polio vaccination campaign
James Innocent Health authorities and partners in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State have launched a second polio vaccination campaign, area targeting over 41,000 children under five years old. Susan Yabu, a health officer and focal person for World Health Organization (WHO), explained their target in the four-day campaign.[Read More…]
Man kills pregnant wife amid infidelity worries
By James Innocent A Ugandan man residing at Lomuku suburb of Yei town, Central Equatoria State has been arrested for killing his six-months-pregnant wife. According to Yei River County Police Inspector, Hussein Daud Jano the suspect, identified as a 30-year-old Sunday Paul, hails from Lugazi, has been in South[Read More…]
CEPO tasks parliament to identify illegal loggers
Charles K Mark Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) wants the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) to investigate and identify the individuals involved in illegal logging in the state to face sanctions. CEPO’s executive director, Edmond Yakani, is advocating for an in-depth investigation into the act of illicit logging[Read More…]