By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria state Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony has pledged to prioritize addressing border related conflicts through initiatives focused on cross-border peace and security engagement. In a statement issued by the state press unit, Governor’s remark followed a meeting with a delegation of religious leaders from Kajo-Keji[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson Students in the university Juba have urged the newly reappointed governor of Central Equatoria state (CES) to render  service to the citizens. In an exclusive interview with Number One Citizen Daily English Newspaper  on Thursday, Paul Bol, an engineering student at the University of Juba (UoJ)[Read More…]

 By Chol D. John Communities in Central Equatoria State have been told that peacebuilding must go beyond political speeches and reach the daily lives of ordinary people. According to a statement from the governor’s office, during a two‑day retreat in Juba organized by the National Ministry of Peace Building, leaders[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku  For years after, Gumbo and Sons Limited, a local logging company promised critical public facilities in exchange for logs and timbers, residents of Langabu Boma- Lirya Payam in Central Equatoria State remain stranded without a health center or clean drinking water. Community leaders are now blaming[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Central Equatorial State (CES) government has declared a major security push, directing its forces to launch an intensified crackdown to dismantle violent gang activities and urgently rescue children kidnapped across the State. This firm directive was issued on Thursday by the State Council of Ministers,[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The Central Equatoria State Civil Society Network (CESCSN) successfully conducted its first-ever election yesterday to structure its leadership. Speaking during the program, Daniel Juma Essien, the chairperson of the electoral commission, acknowledged the voters, stressing the need for transparency throughout the process. “This very short election[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya The government of Central Equatoria and Jonglei States has concluded reinforcement ties through governance exchange initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration, unity, and mutual learning in governance between the two sisterly States. ‎In a statement issued by CES governor’s press unit, the initiative organized by Rabi Mujung[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Central Equatoria State (CES) Security Committee has issued an urgent demand for the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) to immediately pull out of sections of Kajo-Keji County. This decision follows recent reports of troop incursions and illegal deployments deep inside South Sudanese territory, which authorities[Read More…]

 By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has called for strengthened collaboration between government institutions, citizens, and the Church leadership in addressing challenges. According to the statement obtained from the governor’s press unit, the Mujung called on the congregation to advance peace, unity,[Read More…]

By Alan Clement Central Equatoria State’s Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Alex Lotiyu Elia, has called for urgent investment in a modern slaughterhouse to unlock South Sudan’s vast livestock potential and boost the national economy. Speaking exclusively, the Minister described the lack of infrastructure as a missed economic opportunity,[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Central Equatoria State (CES) government has launched an investigation into the unusual circumstances under which residents of Juba City have reportedly relocated and chosen to live within public spaces designated by the government, specifically cemeteries. Although state authorities did not immediately specify which burial grounds[Read More…]

By Alan Clement The Central Equatoria State Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries has issued a renewed directive banning with immediate effect the slaughter of animals in unlicensed slaughter sites across Juba. The decision followed an inspection visit by the Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Alex Lotiyu Elia, to[Read More…]

  By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, on Monday challenged the newly appointed Mayor of Juba City, Christopher Sarafino Swaka Wani, to deliver services and enact noticeable change within his first 100 days in office. The Governor made the demand during the mayor’s swearing in ceremony[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya The governor of Central Equatoria state has advised the Juba City council’s leadership to observe self-discipline among themselves. Speaking during the swearing in ceremony of newly appointed Mayor of Juba City, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel advised the councillors to have self-discipline among themselves. “I just want to[Read More…]

 By Yiep Joseph The Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, fired the mayor of Juba City Council, Johnson Swaka Ngisak. Mujung appointed Christopher Sarafino Wani Swaka as the new mayor of the Juba City Council.  Also, two deputies to the mayor were relieved These changes were made[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku Following a pivotal meeting between leaders from the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) and the Central Equatoria State (CES) Cabinet, the state government has formalized its commitment to ensuring a broad, people-driven constitution that includes the voices of refugees. The official Press Release detailing the outcomes[Read More…]

 By Lodu William Odiya The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has reaffirmed support for local peace initiative aimed at promoting reconciliation in the state. In a statement issued by the governor’s press unit, Governor Mujung emphasized that Peace is our shared responsibility. “Peace is our shared responsibility;[Read More…]

By James Innocent Local authorities in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State have said cooperation and understanding between security forces and civilians has improved, leading to better handling of criminals and community issues. speaking to the media yesterday, the county Paramount Chief, Joseph Brown Lo Mosee emphasized that the coordination[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya The Government of Central Equatoria State has approved an investment proposal by Global Trading Commodities (GTC) Group amounting to USD 560 million for the establishment of a major Portland-grade cement and steel rebar industry in Kajo-Keji County. The decision was reached during an extraordinary Council of[Read More…]