By Alan Clement South Sudan’s Deputy Minister of Public Service and Human Resource Development, Julius Tabuley, met with Central Equatoria State Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, in gesture of political solidarity and joint commitment to peacebuilding. The courtesy visit to the State Secretariat in Juba on Tuesday August 5th, 2025, focused[Read More…]
Central Equatoria State
CES reaffirms commitment to address Land Grabbing
By Lodu William Odiya The Central Equatoria State Security Committee has reaffirmed its commitment to address the growing cases of land grabbing in Juba. The committee reiterate the call on public to remain calm as the State government takes concrete steps to resolve the matter. In a statement issued yesterday,[Read More…]
Yau Yau, Governor Mujung emphasize peaceful coexistence at the borders
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s Deputy Minister of Information, Communication, Technology, and Postal Services, David Yau Yau, has affirmed his commitment to promoting peaceful relations and cooperation between the Pibor Administrative Area and Central Equatoria State. David Yau Yau made the remarks during a visit to Central Equatoria State Governor[Read More…]
Lobong calls on national government to renovate Lolere bridge
By Alan Clement Governor Louis Lobong Lojore of Eastern Equatoria State has appealed for a swift restoration of the damaged Lolere bridge in Torit County. He made the appeal during his inspection visit along with state advisors and ministers to the site aimed at assessing the damage caused by the[Read More…]
CES approves SSP 72.3 billion budget for FY 2025/2026
By Lodu William Odiya The Council of Ministers of Central Equatoria State has approved a draft budget amounting to 72.3 billion South Sudan Pounds (SSP) for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The decision was reached during an extraordinary cabinet meeting held Tuesday at the State Secretariat, chaired by H.E. Lt. Gen.[Read More…]
Governor Mujung, VP Lagu strengthen church-government relations
By Alan Clement The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, and the Vice President for Service Cluster, Josephine Lagu Yanga, have jointly called for deeper cooperation between religious institutions and the government. Speaking during a Sunday service at Africa Inland Church (AIC) Buluk, the two leaders called on[Read More…]
Leaders push for civic engagement to combat gender-based violence
By Alan Clement A recent civic education awareness event on South Sudan’s newly enacted transitional justice laws has shed light on the pervasive issues of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Terekeka county. The event led by the Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice with funds from Norwegian People’s[Read More…]
One killed, others missing in a fresh road ambush in Morobo
By Lodu William Odiya Authorities in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State has confirmed that a civil engineer, was yesterday killed in a deadly ambush along the Kaya Road. According to the statement issued by the Morobo County press unit, the engineer was travelling with a fellow engineer approximately 8:00 AM[Read More…]
INVASION : Gov’t urged to intervene as UPDF deploys more troops in Kajo-Keji
By Alan Clement The Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County has raised serious concerns over the continued deployment of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) in the county’s territories. This week forces from the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) attacked a local detachment of a joint operation of the South Sudan People’s[Read More…]
Governor Mujung honors martyrs day
By Alan Clement Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has marked South Sudan’s Martyrs’ Day with a solemn tribute to the nation’s founding heroes, urging citizens to recommit to the ideals of sacrifice, unity, and justice. During a speech marking the anniversary of Dr. John Garang’s death on[Read More…]
South Sudan, Uganda to form committee to investigate border confrontations
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Army and neighboring Uganda have agreed to form a joint committee to investigate the recent armed confrontation at the border. On Monday, the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) engaged in an encroachment plan in South Sudan’s Kajo Keji County, according to the county[Read More…]
Yei county reveals plan to renovate internal roads
By James Innocent The road rehabilitation across Yei town and surrounding areas is expected to begin soon following a meeting between County Commissioner Hon. Emmanuel Taban Seme and traditional chiefs, the Commissioner’s office said in a statement. According to the office of the commissioner, the renovation process will be[Read More…]
Governor vows to spur SPLM mobilization
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State Governor, Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, who also serves as the state Chairperson of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), vowed to strengthen mobilization. While presiding over swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed SPLM Deputy Chairperson and Assistant Secretaries, on Monday, Governor Jadalla urged the officials[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji launches Fm radio station
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Ebenezer Radio, broadcasting on 96.7 FM, dedicated to disseminating the word of God has been launched in Kajo-Keji County. Speaking during the launch, Baptist Convention president in South Sudan, Edward Dima emphasized the transformative role the radio station will play through spiritual nourishment. “The radio will[Read More…]
Governor gets updates on Juba Economic Forum
By Nakwam Rose Central Equatoria Business Union (CEBU) briefed Governor Agustino Jadalla Wani on progress of preparations for third edition of the Juba Economic Forum. Chaired by Gen. Agustino Jadalla Wani, the meeting aimed to pinpoint the progress made in organizing the forum. The event, themed “Promoting Commercial Agriculture[Read More…]
Over 17,000 displaced in Morobo need assistance
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Over 3, 202 households, estimated at 17,196 individuals displaced in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State, are in dire need of support. The people are affected by recent clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in Opposition (SPLA-IO). According to[Read More…]
Yei communities encouraged to practice family planning
By James Innocent To ensure healthy upbringing of their children, families in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, have been advised to utilize family planning. The call was made during the graduation ceremony for over 115 graduates of the Yei Science Institute on Wednesday. The event brought together government representatives,[Read More…]
CLASHES: Over 1,000 displaced
By James Innocent and Jacob Onuha Nelson Over 1,000 households in Panyume Payam and Kendila Boma of Morobo County have been displace as a following confrontations between South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO). The intense violence has triggered widespread fear among the[Read More…]
CES denies grabbing Church land
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State Minister of Lands, Housing, and Public Utilities, David Morbe Aquilino, refuted allegations leveled against him and the state government on grabbing Church land in Munuki. On Sunday, Reverend Paul Samuel Paul, Parish Priest of St. Stephen Episcopal Church in Munuki, accused the Central[Read More…]
Yei to open roads in demarcated areas
By James Innocent Director of Physical Infrastructure Department in Yei River County, Richard Lugala Go’do, on Thursday presented a memo to the Executive Council proposing a manual road opening within Yei town. He emphasized that this document is intended for council members to provide their input so that it[Read More…]