By Ijoo Bosco Lutheran World Federation, an NGO funded by Bread for the World, donated 20 tons of school supplies to five Primary Schools in Magwi County on Thursday. Speaking during the donation Mrs. Annet Keji the education officer for LWF said the scholastic materials were funded by the[Read More…]
Easter Equatoria State
Two dead, one injured in misunderstanding over cattle
By Ijoo Bosco At least two people have lost their lives, and one other is in critical condition in Burung village, Isoke Payam, Ikwoto County. The clash occurred due to a misunderstanding related to cattle duties, according to the Executive Director of the Defunct Kidepo, Tito Abas. Abas explained[Read More…]
Three arrested for raping a 14-year-old girl
By Ijoo Bosco Three members of a gang have been apprehended for allegedly raping a 14-year-old teenager in the Eastern Equatoria State capital, Torit, authorities confirmed. On 3 March, one of the gang members reportedly lured the girl from her home and delivered her to his group which then[Read More…]
Torit graduates 19 nutritionists
By Ijoo Bosco Torit Nutrition Training Center, in partnership with Caritas Luxembourg passed out 19 community nutritionists who completed a nine-month certificate course. Held at the Torit Municipal Council in Eastern Equatoria State, the ceremony marked the sixth graduation of nutritionists who have been trained to combat malnutrition in[Read More…]
Imurok welcomes church donations
By Ijoo Bosco A presiding bishop of Grace Gospel Church, in collaboration with Pastors Network of Evangelical Churches and People of Hope, donated second-hand clothes to the Imurok community in Torit County. Bishop Joshua Lokurdek distributed second-hand clothes and shoes to the community, with the aim of encouraging parents[Read More…]
AVSI launches nutrition program in Magwi
By Ijoo Bosco Italian Development Agency (AVSI) has launched nutrition support program to fight malnutrition among children in Magwi County. The program’s theme is “Eat Well or Die Early,” was launched on 14th March, this year. The program aims to detect cases of malnutrition in children at the community[Read More…]
Wildfires rages havoc in Magwi
By Ijoo Bosco A devastating fire wreaked havoc in Palwar village, Magwi County engulfing 34 grass-thatched houses and destroying 48 individual farmlands. Mr. James Olaa Abora, the Chief of Palwar explained that the incident occurred between February and March. Unintended fires ravaged 14 peanut farmlands, 20 sorghum fields, and[Read More…]
Magwi mortuary construction commences By Ijoo Bosco Magwi Central Boma communities have come together in full force to initiate the construction of a mortuary at the Magwi primary healthcare centre. The work began with the excavation of the foundation, marking the start of a long-awaited project. This development comes in[Read More…]
Magwi community urged to unite
By Ijoo Bosco Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission in Eastern Equatoria State, Becky Ayaa Obong, has urged the citizens of Magwi County to put aside their political differences and prioritize development as their common goal. Expressing concern over how insecurity has impeded socio-economic and educational activities in various[Read More…]
Community welcomes Lobong’s calls for massive farming
By Ijoo Bosco Community leaders in Torit have warmly received Governor Louis Lobong’s plea to allocate land for cultivation to combat the prevailing economic hardships within Torit County. Chief Elias Oboi Akilo, a respected figure in the community, commended Governor Lobong for advocating for the cultivation of land to[Read More…]
Lobong directs leaders to avail farm land
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria state has issued a directive to the authorities in Torit County to provide land for citizens to cultivate and combat the looming hunger. Governor Louis Lobong Lojore appealed to indigenous of Torit County in neighbouring villages to allocate land for metropolitan communities to grow[Read More…]
Lobong directs communities to embark on farming
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria state governor Louis Lobong Lojore has called on citizens to engage in large-scale farming as a means to combat economic hardships caused by persistent inflation. The directive was announced during the International Women’s Day celebration at Torit Freedom Square. State governor Louis Lobong Lojore[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria civil society divided over UNMISS activity boycott
By: Ijoo Bosco A section of civil society organizations in eastern Equatoria state have differed idea on proposal to boycott United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Torit office events. The state civil society Network, chairperson, Onen Charles Lokwaruk had accused (UNMISS) Torit field office and the Relief and Rehabilitation[Read More…]
Magwi Police alarmed over scramble for women
By Ijoo Bosco Magwi county police raise concern at the rate men compete for women with aggression, in the county. Police crime officer reveals that 75 % of violence among men in the community is as a result of scramble over women. Crime officer, 1st Lt Atanga David Ogeno[Read More…]
Returnees, host community, to get psychosocial support.
By Ijoo Bosco Humans Must Access Essential Services (HUMAES), a non-governmental organization has initiated psychosocial support for returnees and host community in Magwi County. Speaking during engagement meeting, HUMAES field officer, Mr. Okot reveals that the project targets Nimule, Mugali, Pajok, Iwire, Magwi and Lobone Payams. According to him[Read More…]
Lobong despises controversial Comedian’s Video
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State has described a comedy video titled “Gospel of the Truth” by comedian Feel Free allegedly targeting Governor Louis Lobong Lojore, as false. In a video posted on social media platforms, Comedian Feel Free claimed Lobong was exploiting the state’s gold resources with several[Read More…]
Magwi announces drug shops registration
By Ijoo Bosco Magwi County Health Department in Eastern Equatoria State has directed all drug sellers, clinics, and pharmacy owners within the county to register, effective March 5th, 2024. A letter issued by the Pharmaceutical Supervisor, Mrs. Olga Eunice Odera, and seen by this outlet instructed all drug shops[Read More…]
Teachers urged to implement new skills after training
By Ijoo Bosco Twelve teachers from hard-to-reach schools in Magwi and Obbo Payam of Eastern Equatoria State completed a 12-day training program organized by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in collaboration with the Magwi County Education Department. The program concluded with a call for teachers to apply[Read More…]
Student apprehended for dormitory incident
By Ijoo Bosco A 21-year-old male student from Fr. Leopoldo Anywar Secondary School in Magwi town, Eastern Equatoria State was apprehended on Friday morning. The student is suspected of damaging personal belongings in the school dormitory. Magwi County Police Crime Officer, 1st Lt. Atanga David Ogeno, confirmed the student[Read More…]
Communities propose school construction to prevent violence
By Jino Wilson Communities of Bira Payam, Ikotos County, Eastern Equatoria State, are urgently appealing for construction of a boarding school along Kidepo Valley. They said the establishment of such a school would enable children from Ikotos and Budi counties to study together which would mitigate the persistent issue[Read More…]