By Louis Loku Security forces in Eastern Equatoria State have arrested two suspects in connection with the ambush on a government advisor’s vehicle. The incident occurred on the evening of July 10 in Hiyala Payam, according to state authorities. According to the state government, the operation was carried out by[Read More…]
Easter Equatoria State
Governor denies alleged remarks against Gen. Isaac Mamur
By Louis Loku The Office of the Governor of Eastern Equatoria State has dismissed as false and misleading social media claims alleging that Governor Gen. Louis Lobong Lojore made derogatory remarks against Hon. Gen. Isaac Mamur Mette during a recent SPLM summit. In a public statement issued on Tuesday, the[Read More…]
Governor Lobong in Juba to submit findings on Kapoeta East commissioner’s killing
By Sabri Dibaco The governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, arrived in Juba leading a high-level delegation to present the findings of the state government’s fact-finding committee into the killing of the commissioner of Kapoeta East County. The delegation comprises state government officials as well as representatives of[Read More…]
Kapoeta East Commissioner Killed in Kessengor
By Yiep Joseph The commissioner of Kapoeta East County in Eastern Equatoria State (EES) was killed on Thursday following an ambush while travelling to Kessengor. In a statement to the media, John Elia Ahaji, Eastern Equatoria State Information Minister, confirmed the incident and blamed the top officials from the Greater[Read More…]
EES government hails workers’ role in development on international labour day
By Lodu William Odiya The government of Eastern Equatoria State has joined the rest of the nation in commemorating International Labour Day, paying tribute to the dedication and resilience of workers across all sectors who continue to drive the state’s growth and development. In a statement issued to mark the[Read More…]
Pari community celebrates Pari cultural festival in Juba
By Chol D. Johnson The Pari Community of Lopon County, Eastern Equatoria State, has celebrated the three-day Pari Cultural Festival in Juba. The Pari Cultural Festival, which is usually scheduled to be celebrated in November, was instead celebrated in April due to the celebration of the Pari age-set generation “Maden[Read More…]
Civilians Voice Concerns Over Review of MoU in Western Equatoria State
By Sabri Dibaco Civilians in Western Equatoria State have expressed growing concern about the possible implications of removing the memorandum of understanding (MoU) previously signed between the former state government and the Ambororo pastoralist community. The agreement, signed by the previous administration, was intended as a framework to regulate the[Read More…]
Lobong calls for calm in Kapoeta East after attack
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State (EES), Louis Lojore Lobong, has called for calm in Kapoeta East County after the attack. According to the statement dated 17th, Jan 2026, the Governor visited the Kapoeta East County on peace and mobilization mission following the confrontation between the[Read More…]
Narus residents call for urgent humanitarian support
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The residents in Narus in Kapoeta East County, Eastern Equatoria State (EES), have called for urgent humanitarian help. The call followed the recent clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) in the area. In an[Read More…]
Ikwoto County Commissioner urges Lobong to render humanitarian assistance to residents
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Ikwoto County commissioner, Loboi Timon Lolori, has urged the Eastern Equatoria State Governor to render humanitarian assistance in the county. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the call came during the brief meeting between and the local population on the ground. “The Commissioner appealed to[Read More…]
Children in Kapoeta South Trained on Advocacy and Leadership Skills
By Chol D. Johnson More than 30 children were trained on child rights, advocacy, and leadership skills on Tuesday during a workshop organized by Save the Children in Kapoeta South, Eastern Equatoria State. Save the Children conducted an interactive capacity-building workshop for Child Rights Clubs and Child Parliament members under[Read More…]
Nadapal Situation Calms After Security Forces Clash in EES
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Authorities in Eastern Equatoria State (EES) say the security situation in Nadapal has calmed following recent clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement–In Opposition (SPLM-IO). Speaking in an exclusive phone interview with this news outlet, the State Minister[Read More…]
Calm Returns to Torit After Deadly Clashes
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Officials in Eastern Equatoria State (EES) report that calm has returned to Torit following a recent attack and subsequent clashes that left a top police officer dead. The violence came amid reports of fighting between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s[Read More…]
Kiir commends Eastern Equatoria for peace efforts
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has yesterday commended the citizens in Eastern Equatoria state for their commitment to peace hard work and resilience. In a statement issued by the presidential press unit, Kiir’s commendations came during a briefing by Governor Luis Lobong Lojore on the security situation[Read More…]
EES Gov’t appeals on humanitarian partners to rescue returnees
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Eastern Equatoria State government has appealed on humanitarian partners to rescue returnees who are stranded in Nadapal, a boarder between South Sudan and Kenya. In a phone interview with this outlet on Friday, John Elia, the Eastern Equatoria state Minister of Information confirmed that twenty-two[Read More…]
EES condemns assault in Kapoeta County
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The government in Eastern Equatoria State has condemned the recent assault in Kapoeta County. Speaking to the media on Friday in Kapoeta headquarters, Governor Louis Lobong Lojore condemned the incident. The condemnation followed Thursday’s attack on the National Security based in Torit by a suspected opposition[Read More…]
Lobong urges parents to shield youth from armed group recruitment
By Alan Clement Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has urged families to shield youth from armed group recruitment, warning that political manipulation threatens peace in the area. Addressing peace rallies in Magwi and Torit counties, Governor Lobong urged families to prevent youth recruitment into armed groups, warning political[Read More…]
EES registers 7000 cattle in Magwi, pushes for repatriation
By Alan Clement The commissioner of Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria, Pole-Pole Benjamin Olum, has revealed the state government has registered at least 7000 cattle in the area. The commissioner added that the initiative is part of the government efforts to implement the president’s order that calls for repatriation of[Read More…]
Lobong, Ateker leaders push cross-border unity
By Alan Clement The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, has called for unity and cross-border cooperation with Ateker Cluster communities from South Sudan and Kenya. Governor Lobong made an appeal the previous week during a meeting with leaders of the Ateker communities, where discussions centered on strengthening[Read More…]
Lobong urges Agribusiness graduates to boost food production through cooperatives
By Alan Clement Eastern Equatoria Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has challenged newly graduated agribusiness professionals to spearhead food production efforts. Lobong encouraged the graduates to organize agricultural cooperative groups to enable them to access government support more effectively. The governor made the remark during a graduation ceremony held at Magwi[Read More…]