By Kei Emmanuel Duku As a measure to curb deforestation and reduce use of wood fuel, the administration of St. Magdalen Primary School has adopted clean-energy cooking stoves. According to Sr. Mary Nkatha Jenario, a Head Teacher at St. Magdalen Primary School in Kapoeta North County, East Equatoria State,[Read More…]
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Tension flares as Ugandan forces raid cattle in Ikwoto
By Ijoo Bosco Security situation along the Tsertenya border in Ikwoto County, between South Sudan and Uganda remains tense following a cattle raid by suspected Ugandan People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldiers. The incident occurred last week when UPDF forces allegedly crossed into South Sudan territory and seized an unspecified number[Read More…]
Raiders kill a man over cattle in Torit County
By Ijoo Bosco Modi An attempted cattle raid ended in killing of 29-year-old man in Haforere village, Torit County, Eastern Equatoria state. According to local authority, the victim, identified as Ofere Miho was killed in an attempted raid by a group of youth, suspected from Hiyala. The suspects attempted to[Read More…]
County peace committees trained on peacebuilding in Torit
By Ijoo Bosco A two-day capacity-building training for county peace committees commenced in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State, to empower young people to mitigate conflict at the grassroots level. Over 25 male and female representatives from all eight counties of the state, including Imehejek Administrative Area, are participating in the training.[Read More…]
Magwi expands auction days across Payams
By Ijoo Bosco Magwi County Local Government Revenue Authority has announced plans to increase the number of auction days within the county as part of efforts to enhance service delivery. Speaking to this outlet on Wednesday, Lokang Peter, head of the Magwi County Revenue Authority, stated that the initiative aims[Read More…]
Toposa community rejects Kenya’s plans to construct Nadapal-Nakodok road
By Bosco Bush Toposa community of Eastern Equatoria State denounced Kenya’s government plans to jointly launch the construction of 11km road linking Nadapal to Nakodok. During his official visit to Juba on November 6, Kenyan President William Ruto requested his South Sudanese counterpart, President Salva Kiir, to permit the construction[Read More…]
Torit introduces form 13 to speed up trials
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in the Torit Municipal Council have introduced the use of Form 13 to streamline legal and judicial services at the Central Police Station in Torit Town. Form 13 is a police criminal form specifically designed to address issues of indiscipline among individuals in the community.[Read More…]
Man killed in Torit, raising tension
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in Hiyala Payam, Torit County, Eastern Equatoria State, have reported heightened tensions following the shooting of a 22-year-old man identified as Obila Ateib. Despite the presence of security forces, the situation in the area remains unstable. Torit County Commissioner Christopher Andrew said security personnel are[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria parliament summons Finance Minister on Tax Bill
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State Transitional Legislative Assembly has postponed summon of the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning to discuss the tax harmonization bill due to the absence of the motion’s raiser. According to Charles Longolio, the assembly’s information officer, the summoning session was rescheduled for Wednesday[Read More…]
Fourteen candidates in Magwi expelled over unauthorized outings
By Ijoo Bosco Magwi Senior Secondary School administration expelled fourteen Senior Four students on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, due to what they termed “unauthorized outings.” The students have been instructed to return only during examination periods. Deputy Head Teacher Mr. Ocido James, who oversees disciplinary matters, explained that the[Read More…]
Training for D’ license coaches commences in Torit
By Ijoo Bosco Whittaker peace and development initiative, in partnership with the South Sudan Football Association, has kicked off training of over thirty D’License coaches in Torit town, Eastern Equatoria State, to promote peace through sports. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Bilal Felix, South Sudan Under-21 Coach Instructor and[Read More…]
Panyikwara Community purchases Canoe to facilitate crossing Atepi River
By Ijoo Bosco Panyikwara community in Eastern Equatoria State has raised funds to purchase a canoe to ease crossing Atepi River for residents of Owiny Kibul Payam. The initiative will enhance access to essential social services and farming opportunities on both sides of the river. The decision to buy[Read More…]
Acholi leader calls for unity between South Sudan and Uganda
By Ijoo Bosco The Chairperson of the Acholi Community in South Sudan has called for unity between the Acholi people of Uganda and South Sudan, citing their shared heritage and origins. This plea comes in the wake of land conflicts that arose last year between Acholi communities in both[Read More…]
Gov’t launches Global Environment Conservation project
By Ijoo Bosco The government through the Ministry of Environment and Forestry launched on Tuesday a Global environment conservation project in Eastern Equatoria State Capital Torit. The inception project was launched under the theme, “Promoting sustainable approaches to Ecosystem conservation in the Imotong landscape of South Sudan targeting Ikwoto, Torit[Read More…]
Acholi Community objects Limur Multipurpose Water project
By Deng Ghai Deng Acholi Community in Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria State has rejected Limur Multipurpose Water & Resource Development Project. The insist that consultations were not done on project, recently tabled cabinet by South Sudan’s Minister of Water and Irrigation, Pal Mai Deng before cabinet. In a[Read More…]
Torit Mayor hardens on town cleanliness
By Ijoo Bosco Torit town mayor, Mayor Mustafa Albino has issued a provisional order, directing all residents to begin cleaning their homes, surrounding areas, access roads, and business locations effective, this month. According to the order, seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, individuals who fail to maintain cleanliness[Read More…]
EES authorities urge NGOs to avoid project duplication
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State authorities have called on developmental partners to ensure inclusive service delivery across all areas of the state while avoiding duplication of efforts in the same areas. This call was made during a one-day partner coordination forum held in Torit over the weekend. Deputy Governor,[Read More…]
EES condemns killing of SSPDF officer
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in Eastern Equatoria State have strongly condemned the killing of a South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) soldier in Kimotong payam of Budi County. The incident occurred on Sunday, drawing widespread outrage from local leaders. Peter Bosco, a member of parliament representing constituency number 19,[Read More…]
Atepi Bridge collapse cuts off farmlands, institutions
By Staff writer Heavy rains for over three consecutive days in August swept away the Atepi Bridge, isolating four villages and disrupting access to essential services such as health centers, schools, markets, and farmlands. Ayela Francis, the head teacher of Nyanciigak Nursery and Primary School, reported that the school[Read More…]
Multipurpose Centre, Special Protection Unit inaugurated in Magwi
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Government of Japan, in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), has inaugurated a Multipurpose Training Centre and Special Protection Unit in Magwi County, Eastern Equatorial State. The Special Protection Unit provides the entry points and paths for victims and witnesses to report[Read More…]