By Yiep Joseph Former Central Equatoria State Governor Clement Wani Konga was among a group of visionaries recognized as Community Champions at the 2nd Mundari Cultural Festival in Terekeka County. The award, presented by the Terekeka County Youth Association, acknowledged their contributions to peacebuilding, community empowerment, and the overall advancement[Read More…]
Central Equatoria State
Insecurity, hunger surge in IDP Camp
By Yiep Joseph Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at Protection of Civilians (POC) site in Juba decried alarming insecurity and hunger since the government took over the facility. In 2020 the UN Protection of Civilians (POC) site in Juba was redesignated into temporary camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) under[Read More…]
Top rebel commanders join gov’t
By James Innocent At least 14 top commanders and other officers from the National Resistance Army (NRA) joined the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. A breakaway of the National Salvation Front (NAS), the rebel officers who have given-up fighting, were paraded to[Read More…]
Yei Commissioner urges cooperation
By James Innocent Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, held its general staff meeting on Wednesday. Various departments attended to discuss challenges and promote cooperation within the local government. Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme initiated the meeting with the goal of identifying the obstacles faced by different departments. During the[Read More…]
Juba County begins land demarcation
By Philip Buda Ladu Juba County Commissioner Emmanuel Tete Ezbon has announced a new land demarcation initiative in the Joppa Shilk area, aimed at curbing criminal activity and fostering development. According to the Commissioner’s Press Unit, the project, launched on Wednesday, comes to fruition as a result of collaboration[Read More…]
Central Equatoria seeks police reinforcement to rural areas
By Bosco Bush Central Equatoria State (CES) government is seeking increased police deployment in several rural areas following minor security incidents observed after the festive season. During a security committee meeting chaired by Deputy Governor Paulino Lukudu on Tuesday, officials stressed the need for additional police personnel in Wonduruba[Read More…]
CES plans Commissioners, Mayor’s forum
By William Madouk Deputy Governor of Central Equatoria State, Paulino Lukudu Obede, met with a delegation from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to discuss and plan the upcoming Commissioners and Mayors Forum. CES County commissioners and mayors’ Forum is an event that brings together all local government[Read More…]
Restoring hope: Lasu hosts five-day peace conference
By Dogga Luwo A five-day peace conference and cultural festival has commenced in Lasu Payam, of Yei River County, spearheaded by sons and daughters of the area. The initiative aimed at promoting peace, reconciliation, and enhancing social cohesion among the natives and the surrounding communities, which have been troubled[Read More…]
Brutal murder on Christmas night
By James innocent Christmas turned into a nightmare, as unknown assailant launched mayhem during night celebration killing three people in Yei River County. Betty Tabu, Salume Kevin Betty and Agnes Tabu, met a tragic death on a day, the world was celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Scary pictures, which[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla Calls for unity, Cholera alert, in festive season
By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria governor, H.E. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has called for unity among the people across the State during celebration of Christmas festivity. Jadalla also urged the public to maintain vigilance amidst Cholera situation in the state and across the country. The governor was speaking to[Read More…]
Lainya authorities endorse resolutions for inter-communal dialogue
By Bosco Bush Lainya County Commissioner has endorsed 13 Resolutions for Intercommunal Reconciliation Forum aimed to restore peace and social cohesion among conflicting communities of Kupera and Wuji Payams. According to Robert John Lasu, these communities have had a longstanding ancestral land dispute that led to disintegration, marginalization and[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji County Commissioner pardons 17 prisoners
By Philip Buda Ladu Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, Hon. David Lisi Christopher has pardoned at least 17 prisoners who have served between four months to one year in various detention facilities. The decision to release the captives on Monday, most of whom were connected to rebellion and[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla launches Kajo-Keji roads rehabilitation
By No. 1 Citizen Governor of Central Equatoria State, General Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani officially launched the rehabilitation of the Jale-Kaya road and several key internal roads within Kajo-Keji County on Friday. The launching is part of the State government’s effort to improve road connectivity within the State, security and[Read More…]
Citizens urged to embrace agriculture for development
By James Innocent Otogo Payam, often referred to as the food basket of Yei, is renowned for its fertile land, particularly in the Cenema sub-boma, which borders the Democratic Republic of Congo. Historically, this area attracted many traders before South Sudan’s independence, making food commodities readily available in local markets.[Read More…]
Gov’t, partners launch GBV behavioral change program
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State has launched integrated ethical, safe, and effective approach program to prevent gender-based violence (GBV) into youth economic initiatives. Under the state Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, the program is supported by UN Development Program and Hope Africa South Sudan. The three-month[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla forms Cholera Taskforce as cases surge
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria governor has formed Cholera High-level Committee as cases increase across the country. In a gubernatorial order, read on the state-owned television SSBC, Augustino Jadalla Kamilo, tasked his deputy to head the team which includes other members and ministers. The 13-member State Cholera Outbreak Response[Read More…]
Yei to relocate refugees
By James innocent Yei River County authorities, accompanied by officials from United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR) and the Commission for Refugees Affairs (CRA), inspected Alero Returnees Reception Center. The visit aimed to assess the centre’s facilities and engage with local community leaders to relocate approximately 30 Sudanese[Read More…]
Assessment team in Yei to advance solar power project
By James innocent A team from the National Ministry of Energy and Dams, visited Yei River County to conduct a comprehensive assessment for the development of a solar power plant. The team included officials from the World Bank and other donors of the Yei Power Solar project. The main[Read More…]
Juba County warns of penalties for roadside vending
By Bosco Bush Juba County authority has issued a stern warning to vendors operating along main roads, threatening severe penalties, including fines, for those who continue to defy the order. The warning comes after a joint inspection conducted last Saturday by the Commissioner of Juba County, the Director of[Read More…]
Community policing key to tackling gang violence
By Deng Ghai Deng State Community Policing Board has been urged to extend their cooperation with citizens in a bid to eliminate gang violence and reduce crime in Central Equatoria State. Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP), Lt. Gen. Nichola Dimo Biajo, who also serves as the state Police[Read More…]