By Philip Buda Ladu   Central Equatoria State Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani wrapped up his counties tour in Kajo-Keji County where he addressed local concerns. He reiterated the government’s commitment to peace and stability during a rally held at Freedom Square, Mere town on Tuesday 16, October, 2024.[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   Central Equatoria State Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has urged the people of Lainya County to prioritize peace and stability. Speaking during a rally in Lainya town on Monday, October 7th, Governor Jadalla conveyed a message from President Salva Kiir Mayardit to the local[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   Central Equatoria State (CES) Governor H.E. Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani on Monday embarked on his long-planned tour to the counties, an idea that was conceived shortly after he took oath of office.  The tour, which is taking place under the theme “consolidating durable peace,[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Commissioner of Juba County, Emmanuel Tete, has urged citizens to seize the recent extension period as an opportunity to foster peace and unity in the community. Tete made his appeal during a funeral service for late Christopher Sebit over the weekend, where he emphasized that the[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Some travelers along Juba-Yei Road, were subjected to horror, on Saturday, last week, as armed assailants ambushed, stripped them nude, before looting valuables. Bosco Bush, a scribe with No.1 Citizen daily Newspaper, one of the survivors among six passengers, recounts the ordeal on his way to[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   Governor of Central Equatoria State Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has urged the newly appointed officials in Juba City Council to embrace nationalism in delivering services to the people. Speaking on Saturday during the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed leaders of the Juba City Council,[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Chairlady of the Terekeka County Women’s Association, Asunta Paul, has called on the government and partner organizations to intensify efforts to eradicate gender-based violence, particularly at the grassroots level. Asunta stated that most girls continue to suffer early and forced marriages at the grassroots, stating that[Read More…]

Kei Emmanuel Duku   Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County, David Lisi Christopher, has raised concerns about shortage of health workers in the area, which is hindering access to essential healthcare services. The commissioner noted that the county’s healthcare system has been severely impacted by the 2016 conflict, leading to the destruction[Read More…]

By William Madouk   The murder of the muezzin, a person who proclaims the call to the daily prayer in mosque, at Nimara Talata Mosque is a criminal act and not a terrorism incident, the South Sudan Islamic Council has stated. On Friday evening, a confrontation occurred between the muezzin,[Read More…]

Kei Emmanuel Duku   Religious and traditional leaders in Morobo County are calling for increased security to curb the rising incidents of abductions, night robberies, and killings perpetrated by unidentified armed groups. The appeal follows the abduction of Joel Hansen, a pastor with the Episcopal Church of Sudan. Hansen was[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Survivors of Tuesday’s passenger bus attack along the Juba-Nimule road have recounted their traumatic experience from when the ambush was launched to when they were taken captive by the attackers. They described moments leading up to the attack, and how they navigated through the bush[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   The ambitious Juba Urban Road upgrading project, launched in January 2024, has stalled. The initiative, launched by the National Government in partnership with the Central Equatoria State Government, aimed to construct, upgrade, and rehabilitate 35 kilometers of roads in Juba City. With an estimated cost of[Read More…]

By James Innocent   In the wake of security incidents involving abduction of humanitarian workers in Yei River County, Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme has reassured locals and international organizations of safety. This follows the abduction of two MSF staff, forcing the organization to suspend outreach programs in the county. On[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng and Bosco Bush   French medical charity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has suspended all its outreach activities in Yei until further notice after a critical security incident on Friday, September 20, 2024. The incident involved MSF staff and staff from a partner organization. According to the press statement[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   At least nine (9) members of the National Salvation Front (NAS) have deserted their camp and joined South Sudan Peoples Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State. Morobo County Commissioner, Charles Data confirmed that a group led by a Major General joined the government[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   In a quest for lasting peace within communities torn apart by conflict, the government of Central Equatoria State celebrated International Peace Day on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Yei River County. This came following last month’s resolutions of the state cabinet’s ordinary meeting that earmarked Yei,[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Executive Director of Kikiji National Orphanage in Yei Dominic Living Wawa, is appealing for urgent support to the orphans as the economic challenges continue to deepen. The orphanage, which provides shelter, education, and care for orphans, is struggling to meet even their most basic needs.  With rising[Read More…]