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…]
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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…]
CES warns against transactions with land grabbers
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State (CES) government has issued a stern warning to land grabbers and urged the public to cease illegal acquisition of land. Addressing journalists today (Friday), David Morbe Aquilino, the CES Minister of Housing, Land, and Public Utilities, stated that authorities have become aware that some[Read More…]
Yei orphans receive SSP3.4 million
By James Innocent Coniah Medical Complex has donated 3,489,550 South Sudanese Pounds, to the account of Kikiji National Orphanage Centre. According to Kenyi Patrick Daniel, the Director of the institution, the funds will cover school fees for 62 orphans. He said that management team of Coniah Medical Complex had[Read More…]
TAX DISPUTE: Governor halts closure of shops
By Yiep Joseph Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Augustino Jadalla Wani, has urged Juba City Council and tax collection department to cease all hostile means of tax enforcement. This directive follows public concern that the Juba City Council’s tax enforcement policies are discouraging businesses within the city. Previously,[Read More…]
Yei classrooms construction kick-off
By James innocent Construction of three classroom blocks and latrines has kicked off at Yei Day Senior Secondary School. The project with funding from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), is implemented by the Support Peace and Development Programme (SPDP). The new blogs intends to reduce student[Read More…]
Committee sets key resolutions to Juba’s growing land disputes
By Nakwan Rose National High-Level Land Committee adopted key resolutions on Wednesday aimed at intensifying efforts to resolve land-related disputes in Juba and surrounding areas. The committee, formed in 2021 by President Salva Kiir Mayardit to tackle escalating land issues like grabbing and illegal settlements, held a meeting to restore[Read More…]