By Ijoo Bosco A 30-year-old woman, identified only as Scovia, has died from severe burns sustained after setting herself on fire near Aru Junction along the Juba-Nimule highway last week. The deceased was receiving treatment at the Magwi Primary Health Care Centre at the time of her passing. Initial[Read More…]
Easter Equatoria State
Wildfire robs Ikwotos of critical health services
By Ijoo Bosco The only Primary Healthcare Unit (PHCC) in Ngaluma village, Ikwoto County, Eastern Equatoria State has been destroyed by fire. Over 7,550 residents are left at risk of facing a critical shortage of medication and healthcare services. According to local authorities, a 70-year-old resident, Oreste Lobalu, accidentally[Read More…]
A 10-year-old pupil dies in school dormitory
By Ijoo Bosco A 10-year-old pupil, identified as Stephen Awat, was found dead in the dormitory of the Covenant Christian Kindergarten and Primary School in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State on Wednesday. According to the school’s head teacher, Nelson Mandela, the boy had earlier reported to his elder brother[Read More…]
Ikotos call for telecom network
By Jino Wilson Residents of Ramula payam in Ikotos County, Eastern Equatoria State, urgently need establishment of a telephone network in the area for communication. Simon Lotwani, a youth representative at Ramula Boma, stated the significance of a network as a medium for seamless communication and connecting people globally.[Read More…]
Ikotos residents appeal for repair of broken water systems
By Jino Wilson Chahari Payam of Ikotos County in Eastern Equatoria State is facing a severe water shortage. Tow motorized borehole water systems and a hand pump in the area have broken down, leaving residents in dire need of reliable water sources. Mr. Tito Abas, Ikoto County Executive Director[Read More…]
Ikotos teachers appeal for rehabilitation of school latrine
By Jino Wilson Teachers at Ramula Primary School in Ikotos County, Eastern Equatoria State, are expressing dismay over the dilapidated state of the school latrine. They said that the collapsed latrine has forced both students and instructors to resort to relieving themselves in the bushes, posing significant health risks.[Read More…]
Traffic Police urge motorists to renew expired documents
By Ijoo Bosco Magwi traffic police are urging motorists to renew their expired driving permits and obtain vehicle number plates to avoid legal repercussions. The call comes after reports of Boda-Boda riders from Magwi facing arrests in Torit due to outdated documents. “We have received information about Boda-Boda riders[Read More…]
Poor Pupil turnout marks school opening in Magwi County
By Ijoo Bosco Schools in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State, face low pupil attendance at opening for 2024 academic year. On the first week, while teachers reported for duty, many classrooms remained empty or sparsely filled. The first term for all schools across the country began on February 5th[Read More…]
Magwi County leaders urged to actively participate in training sessions
Ijoo Bosco Executive Director, Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State, encourages leaders to seize training opportunities offered by the government. Mr. Morish Ladu Wani emphasized the importance of actively participating and acquiring new knowledge for personal and professional growth. “Silence during training isn’t beneficial,” Mr. Wani stated. “I urge regular[Read More…]
Market fire outbreak claims one, destroys businesses
By Ijoo Bosco A fire outbreak at Kapoeta South County main market, Eastern Equatoria State, resulted in losses for traders and tragic death of a 17-year-old boy. Eight shops were destroyed in a blaze at midnight on Saturday, which claimed the life of Simon Vitau. The cause of the[Read More…]
Palwar market project excites vegetable vendors
By: Ijoo Bosco Vegetable vendors in Palwar payam of Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State are buzzing with excitement over community project to build market stall in their area. This project is aimed at addressing a long-standing issue for the vendors, who currently sell their goods under trees, facing relocation[Read More…]
Police investigating 38-year-old man’s death
By Ijoo Bosco Traffic police in Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria State are investigating a circumstance in which a 38-year-old man was found dead along Magwi Abara Road on Thursday evening. Suspecting that the deceased might have been knocked down by a speeding car, the police appealed for information[Read More…]
Budi County vows to end cattle theft, road ambushes
By Jino Wilson In a move towards peace and reconciliation, Budi County communities of Eastern Equatoria State have pledged to stop hiding suspects involved in cattle theft and road ambushes. This commitment comes ahead of a peace dialogue scheduled for mid-February between Budi and Ikoto counties. Community leaders, youths,[Read More…]
Budi County trains 72 Community Police officers
By Jino Wilson Budi County authorities of Eastern Equatoria State graduated 72 community police officers, including 66 males, 6 females, and 1 person with a disability on Tuesday. Graduates have undergone a month-long training program to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to support public safety[Read More…]
Youth demand sports for peace
By Jino Wilson Venansio Budi County youths in Eastern Equatoria State are calling on gov’t and partners to support sport for peace in order to cement broken relationship with neighboring communities of Ikotos County. Lotukei Payam youth leaders in Budi County, Mr. Alfred Odong made the call on 26th[Read More…]
Security traces killers of 7 gold miners
By Charles K Mark Security forces in Kapoeta South County, Eastern Equatoria State, are pursuing a group of armed attackers who killed seven people on Friday, last week. Commissioner of Kapoeta South, Lominit Angelo, confirmed that the Friday incident happened in an area called Lorobala in Namorunyang village. He[Read More…]
Parents urged to report teenage pregnancies
By Odoch Ben Sylvester Paramount Chief of Magwi County is calling on parents to report any cases of teenage pregnancy to the relevant authorities instead of concealing them. This appeal comes in response to the realization by the chief’s office that several incidents of teenage pregnancy remain unreported, leading[Read More…]
Magwi inter-payam tournament: Eight teams await quarter-finals
By Odoch Ben Sylvester Magwi County inter-Payam tournament for boys has reached a thrilling stage, with eight out of the 16 participating Payams eagerly awaiting the quarter-finals set to kick off on Saturday, January 20th. The first match will feature Pogee taking on Lobone, sparking anticipation among fans and[Read More…]
Activist calls for security deployment in gov’t institutions
By Ijoo Bosco An activist in Eastern Equatoria State calls on the government to deploy armed personnel to safeguard vital state institutions and ensure their safety and security. Flora Sebit Jada, who works for the Women Agency for Progress Organization, urges the government to replace unarmed security guards[Read More…]
Budi County hands over three Ugandan suspects
Budi County authorities, Eastern Equatoria State have handed over three suspected cattle raiders from Kathile Sub-County of Kaabong district to the Ugandan government. They were arrested on November 21, 2023, by the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSDF) at Himan Boma Lotukei Payam. On Feb. 5th, 2023, the three suspects,[Read More…]