By Sabri Dibaco More than 20 people are reportedly missing following two separate attacks along the Lui-Juba Road in Western Equatoria State, according to the acting Mundri East County Commissioner. Benson George said the first attack occurred at Marile at around 8:00 p.m., when unknown gunmen attacked people returning to[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Preparations for South Sudan’s December 2026 general elections are gaining momentum in Western Bahr el Ghazal State, with the training of 1,585 police personnel progressing in Wau as authorities strengthen security arrangements ahead of the polls. The training, which brings together male and female recruits from Wau,[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou At least five cleft lip patients from the 22 who were transferred from Northern Bahr el Ghazal State to Wau in Western Bahr el Ghazal State have returned home without undergoing surgery. The Health Education Focal Point, Luka Lual Aleu, told this outlet that the 22[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco The Deputy Governor of Western Equatoria State, Justin Joseph Marona, has returned to Yambio after a two-month official visit to the national capital, Juba, where he said he engaged national authorities on peace implementation, election preparations, and economic challenges facing the state. Speaking to journalists upon his[Read More…]

By Jackson Gaaniko Authorities in Western Equatoria State say more than 700 refugees from the Central African Republic are awaiting relocation from Source Yubu to Makpandu Refugee Camp as part of efforts to improve humanitarian support and access to basic services. The Commissioner for Refugee Affairs in Western Equatoria State,[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco A tragic road accident in Yambio, the capital of Western Equatoria State, has claimed the life of a 10-year-old boy after he was struck by a vehicle belonging to the Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB). According to the Director of Traffic in Yambio, Arkangelo Ginana, the incident[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang Lecturers at Rumbek University of Science and Technology are demanding payment of their January 2024 salaries. Benjamin Matur Madit, a member of the university’s academic staff, stated that the issue of delayed salaries has become a general problem in South Sudan, particularly at Rumbek University. “I[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Western Equatoria State Governor Alfred Futuyo Karaba ratified and elevated the local administrative status of at least 18 bomas from six counties and one administrative area into Payams. This was stated in a State Order No. 33/2024, Futuyo on December 23, for upgrading of the village[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO has claimed full support in Western Bahr El Ghazal (WBGs), registering thousands of members in recent months. WBGs Deputy Chairperson for SPLM-IO, Valentino Akech boasted of the party registering over 300, 000 members, though No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper could[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) leadership in Western Bahr El Ghazal State (WBGS) has slammed security officials for shrinking political space, calling for speedy unification of forces. Although Western Bahr El Ghazal state is headed by the SPLM-IO-appointed governor, Emmanuel Primo Ukello, the party secretariat claimed[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Leadership of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) in Western Bhar el Ghazal (WBGS) has stated that the misunderstanding on the appointment of Emmanuel Primo as state governor has been resolved. The conflict arose after President Salva Kiir replaced Governor Sarah Cleto with Emmanuel Primo,[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Western Bahar-el Ghazal state governor , Emanuel Primo Ukelo, has vowed to improve the agriculture sector by supporting local farmers in order to increase food production in the area. Ukelo said in an interview that besides working for peace and stability among the people in the Western[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang   A two-day Local Peace Agreement workshop held in Rumbek has recommended the need to establish vocational training centres within local communities to reduce conflicts. The goal, they said is to provide skills development and empowerment opportunities, particularly for the youth. Another key recommendation is the[Read More…]

By Victor Mangu   Western Equatoria State Legislative Assembly inaugurated the completion of renovations to the August House, the state’s parliamentary building. It was renovated by the United Nation Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Quick Impact project, marking the first major update to the building since its construction in 1978.[Read More…]