By Ijoo Bosco Modi   A third training for student teachers in Eastern Equatoria State has kicked off in Torit Town. The State Minister of Education opened the training for Lafon and Imehejek student teachers on Friday. The training is being supported by the Norwegian Church Aid (NCA). Minister Lopeyok[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco Modi Eastern Equatoria State government met with Sangmu HK International Company, a Chinese-based company, to discuss investment opportunities in the state. The Chinese delegation, comprising over 10 members, discussed agriculture, mining, education, and financing as their top priorities, but the two sides are yet to sign a[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   A speedy car overturned on Magwi-Torit Road in Torit County, Eastern Equatoria State of South Sudan, causing serious injuries to four people on board. Director for traffic police in Eastern Equatoria state, 2nd Lt. Adam Satiro Emmanuel, told No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that the incident happened[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Eastern Equatoria state Advisor on economic affairs has called on women to embrace unity and peaceful coexistence, ahead of the planned 2024 elections. German Charles Ojok told a group of over thirty women who gathered for a two-day Political Parties Act 2012 amendment forum that they[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria state Minister of Gender, Child and Social Welfare encourages mature young women to join other political parties to achieve 35% affirmative action. Minister Jenifer Nabongorika told women to select parties of their interest wisely to improve their performance and enjoy the benefits of political participation.[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco Modi At least five people have been arrested in the Nadapal border town of Kapoeta East County in Eastern Equatoria State over the shooting of SSPDF soldiers. The event reportedly happened last week when the soldiers were gathering timber to pitch their tents when they encountered armed[Read More…]

By  Ijoo Bosco Modi The state minister of Culture, Youth and Sport has called on Eastern Equatoria media practitioners and artists to desist from hate speech as the country heads for the 2024 election. Margrate Idwa Okuye, while closing a five-day training by “I am Peace Africa” on election reporting[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco Modi Chairperson of Magwi County Agriculture Union has urged the government and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the county to support the sector. Mr. Lotto Joseph, said farmers need Saving and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) to boost their production. SACCOs are voluntary associations where members regularly pool their[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco Modi Eastern Equatoria state police commissioner urged police to uphold professionalism and ensure safety and security without fear or favor, in line with the South Sudan constitution. Major General James Monday Enoka asserts that the police are tasked with fostering a secure, stable and safe nation where[Read More…]

By  Ijoo Bosco Modi The National Ministry of General Education and Instruction has completed a three-day training program for over 100 head teachers and supervisors in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State. The training aimed to equip education managers with the skills to effectively monitor and evaluate the performance of their teachers[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco Modi Residents of Ingili village in Kilio Boma of Magwi Payam have raised alarm over the reckless open dumping of garbage in their area, exposing them to risks of infection. Magwi residential areas and markets are choking on uncollected garbage, putting the health of Ingili residents at[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco Modi Magwi county authorities have confirmed the release of Iswore paramount chief Patrick Olweny Amuna and his three colleagues after two weeks’ detention. The Chief and his colleagues were arrested from the contested Iswore boma between Ikwoto and Magwi county. He was arrested by the state SSPDF[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco Modi An increase in HIV/AIDS infections among adolescents and youth in Eastern Equatoria state of South Sudan is worrying. International Centre for Aids Care and Treatment Program, (ICAP), an organization managing HIV/AIDS in Eastern Equatoria State, has expressed. The organization termed the new insurgence in HIV infection[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco Modi Several villages in Iswore Boma in Eastern Equatoria state of South Sudan, have been invaded parasitic Jiggers. The affected villages include Iswore, Gara, Argentina, Kicenga, Tingili, Lobone, hai Matara,Tingili, Kicenga and Lomarate center, among others. According to Iswore Boma Chief, David Ochan, since May last year,[Read More…]

Returnees protest over hunger By Ijoo Bosco Modi Over 200 returnees from Maji, Uganda, marched to the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) office in Magwi County to demand basic needs and services. The group, which includes women, children, and elderly people, said they started their journey at 5 a.m. from[Read More…]