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…]
Easter Equatoria State
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…]
Women assaulted; belongings robbed in Budi County
By Ijoo Bosco At least two women were assaulted and robbed while collecting firewood and wild fruits near the Budi- Kapoeta North border, Eastern Equatoria State. According to a community leader, the incident occurred over the weekend while the women from Budi County were fetching firewood, vegetables, and wild[Read More…]
Saint Peter Clever Parish calls for support
By Ijoo Bosco Faithful of Lowoi are urgently seeking help to restore the deteriorating Saint Peter Clever Parish. The church is in dire need of repairs to preserve its cultural heritage and provide a safe and welcoming space for worship. The parish priest, Fr. Joseph Aruma Quintous, urged well-wishers[Read More…]
Budi launches Back to school campaign
By Jino Wilson Budi county government in partnership Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) South Sudan launched a “back to school” campaign with the aim of at increasing the enrolment of children to school regardless of their status. Patrick Nyamara Odengo, head of the Together for Inclusive (TOFI) Project,[Read More…]
Police investigates mysterious Torit death
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in Torit town, Eastern Equatoria State are investigating the death of 50-year-old only identified as Angelo. The deceased body was found near a bridge along Juba-Torit Road on Sunday morning. The cause of death remains unclear. Mustafa Albino, the Torit town mayor, stated that Angelo’s[Read More…]
Raiders escape with 28 calves, 47 goats
By Ijoo Bosco An area Member of Parliament from Imehejek constituency in Eastern Equatoria State is appealing for the return of 75 livestock stolen by suspected Toposa youth in Arilo Payam. According to Angelo James Ayunyang suspected youth from Kapoeta North County raided the area on Saturday, taking 28[Read More…]
Lobong makes changes in State gov’t
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State Governor, Louis Lobong Lojore announced several key changes in the state government, on Sunday. In an executive order, Governor Lobong relieved Auxilio Odume Raimondo of his duties as Director General in the Ministry of Information and Communication. The order did not specify the[Read More…]
Magwi County receives office supplies
By Ijoo Bosco The German development agency GIZ provided nearly 10 assorted office supplies to Magwi County headquarters on Thursday, February 22nd. The donation, aimed at supporting various departments like Agriculture, will enhance service delivery and coordination efforts. Marus Ladu Wani, Magwi County Executive Director, presided over the handover[Read More…]