By Bida Elly David A lawmaker representing Yei River County at the national assembly has decried the lack of security and the rampant killings in his constituency. Peter Lomude said on the 23rd of this month, Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) mobile forces killed two people and wounded one in[Read More…]

By Charles K. Mark Faith-based institutions in South Sudan joined the world to mark International Peace Day with a call on citizens to generate peace on an individual basis and replicate it in communities and the nation. The appeal came during a peace rally organized by the Daughters of Mary[Read More…]

By William Madouk Central Equatoria State transitional legislative assembly lawmakers will soon receive substantial paychecks for unpaid salaries, two-month arrears, and a portion of their allowances. Hon. Isaac Aloro, the chairperson of parliament’s peace and security committee and who was acting speaker said he met with Governor Emmanuel Adil over[Read More…]

By William Madouk Central Equatoria State Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agencies, Moro Isaac Jenesio said he is handicapped and stripped of his constitutional powers by the state governor. He said his roles were taken out and reassigned to entrusted state ministers and advisors close to governor, Emmanuel[Read More…]

By Kiden stela Central Equatoria state governor has sacked Juba city Acting Mayor, Emmanuel Khamis Richard, from office. Emmanuel Adil Anthony, on Friday, issued a gubernatorial decree for the revocation of the assignment of Emmanuel Khamis Richard as the commissioner of Lainya County as well as caretaker mayor of Juba[Read More…]

By Charles K. Mark A new Bishop of Kejo-Keji diocese has been urged to step out of his comfort zone to serve the people. Archbishop of the Central Equatoria Internal Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS), Paul Pitia Yugusuk made the urge during the enthronement of Bishop[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) is set to hand over two community radio stations in Morobo and Lainya counties of Central Equatoria State. The two community radios are Iyete FM 87.7 in Morobo and Unity 100.8 FM in Lainya county, which will be handed over[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Central Equatoria State governor has issued a gubernatorial order stopping demarcation, allotment, and showing of plots in five payams of Juba County. Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony’s order came in response to continuous cases of land grabbing registered by the state authority in the five payams.[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David World Food Programme (WFP) cautions Central Equatoria State (WFP) government against individuals selling humanitarian food meant for vulnerable people for personal profits. WFP country director, Mary Ellen raised the concern to the state governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, during a meeting, on Wednesday. Mrs. Ellen said WFP[Read More…]

By William Madouk Central Equatoria State’s transitional Legislative Assembly has summoned the state minister of Finance and Planning, Viana Kakuli to appear before the house, Tuesday, next week. MP Uria Guya Emmanuel tabled before the House an urgent and important motion to summoning the finance minister over dubious transaction of[Read More…]

By William Madouk Participants in civil-military dialogue in Rwonyi Boma, Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, have called for forgiveness and reconciliation among civilians and soldiers. The dialogue organized by Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) from August 16–18 was attended by at least 75 people, like community leaders, women,[Read More…]

By James Innocent Yei River County Youth in Central Equatoria State organized a one-day conference to cerebrate World International Youth Day. The conference attracted around 600 participants from various payams of Yei, county officials, UNMISS representatives, IOM representatives, media representatives, and religious leaders. During the session, the youth discussed ways[Read More…]

By Staff Writer A civil-military relations meeting that was held in Kajo-Keji County of Central Equatoria State of South Sudan last week concludes with demands for promotion of peaceful coexistence in communities. Community leaders, women, youth, chiefs, religious leaders and members of the military representing the government attended the dialogue[Read More…]

  By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State released three detained Boda-boda leaders on Wednesday after undergoing thorough investigations. The three riders were detained by local security authorities prior to the planned staged peaceful demonstration over the rampant shooting and killing of boda-boda riders in Yei[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Acting mayor of Juba City Council, Emmanuel Khamis Richard, has issued an order prohibiting the dumping of garbage along roads within urban areas. “All blocks and quarter councils, security sectors, and all other security organs within Juba City Council are directed to enforce the prohibition of[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce has criticized the involvement of police officers from the Criminal Investigative Department (CID) unit in extorting money from traders for market security charges. Robert Pitia, the chairperson of the state Chamber of Commerce told this outlet that he received numerous[Read More…]

By Victor Mangu Western Equatoria state Ministry of General Education and Instruction has launched a project to reduce unemployment and boost youth livelihoods. The project aims at strengthening the gender-responsive Technical Vocational Education and Training system in South Sudan. Implemented by Finn Church Aid in partnership with UNESCO, the training[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria State Minister of Animal Resources, Fisheries, and Tourism has temporarily closed all unclean slaughterhouses in Juba City and its surrounding areas. Minister Alex Lotiyu Elias issued an order on July 24, 2023, follows complaints from the state butchers’ union about smuggling of cattle, absence[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria State Governor, Emmanuel Adil has launched road rehabilitation project, aimed at decongesting traffic in Juba city. The road expansion project is a part of realization of a robust transformative initiative of expanding road network within the city in a bid to decongest traffic jams[Read More…]

By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County have conducted a one-day meeting to discuss taxation policies and mechanisms to regulate commodity prices. According to the local authorities, the current policies have contributed to the hike of commodities prices in the county. The meeting was attended by representatives from government[Read More…]