By Louis Loku & Lodu William Odiya Western Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa has announced plans to recruit 2,500 police officers to strengthen security and maintain peace across the state. According to his office, Governor Daniel said the initial recruitment target of 100 officers per county had been[Read More…]
Western Equatoria State
WES Governor Badagbu Daniel affirm preparation of state for election
By Lodu William Odiya Western Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa has affirmed his preparation of the state for credible, free, and fair elections scheduled for 22 December 2026. In a statement that was released by his press unit on Monday, Badagbu urged communities to exercise their right to[Read More…]
Western Equatoria governor urges armed groups to return home ahead of elections
By Louis Loku Caretaker Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa has called on armed groups still in the bush to return home, embrace peace, and support efforts to create a secure environment ahead of South Sudan’s planned December 22, 2026, elections. Speaking during a public rally at Yambio Airstrip on Monday, Daniel[Read More…]
WES caretaker governor pledges support for peace, timely elections
By Sabri Dibaco The caretaker governor of Western Equatoria State has pledged to work for peace and support efforts to ensure the upcoming general elections are conducted on time. Speaking after receiving five Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles donated to the state government by the senior presidential adviser on special programs,[Read More…]
Senior presidential envoy engages WES governor, discuss election preparedness
By Lodu William Odiya Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs, Adut Salva Kiir, has held consultations with Western Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Daniel Badagbu Rumbasa on key national priorities and preparations for a peaceful electoral process. The meeting was part of consultations between the presidential envoy and caretaker state leaders[Read More…]
2026ELECTION: Yambio citizens welcome December elections, caretaker government
By Sabri Dibaco Some citizens in Yambio have welcomed the announcement of elections scheduled for December and the formation of a caretaker government in Western Equatoria State, calling for peace, transparency, and greater attention to the needs of ordinary people. The reactions come as South Sudan continues preparations for elections[Read More…]
Meteorological service forecasts rainfall in WES, Western Bahr el Ghazal
By Sabri Dibaco The South Sudan Meteorological Service (SSMS) has forecast moderate rainfall of between 30 and 100 millimeters in parts of Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el Ghazal states between 23 and 30 September 2026. According to the weekly weather forecast, moderate rainfall is expected in southern parts of[Read More…]
Three killed, 10 abducted in separate attacks in Western Equatoria
By Sabri Dibaco Three people have been killed and 10 others abducted in two separate incidents reported in Western Equatoria State over the weekend. Western Equatoria State Minister of Information Mohamed Juma Bisti said one of the attacks occurred on Saturday along the road between Kotobi Payam and Karika Boma[Read More…]
WES governor, CDF discuss forces integration process
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel Western Equatoria State Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa has met Chief of Defence Forces General Santino Deng Wol in Juba to discuss the ongoing integration of forces and security concerns in Western Equatoria State. Governor Badagbu said the meeting focused on appreciating the CDF for expediting the[Read More…]
Support partner assesses READ Project in Yambio
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel The READ Project is implemented by Star Trust Organisation, with support from development partners and the Western Equatoria State Government. During the visit to Yambio, the delegation toured agricultural production sites, cooperatives, and savings and credit groups to assess the project’s progress and impact. UNDP Deputy[Read More…]
WES governor urges traders to stop flying cash to Juba
By Lodu William Odiya Western Equatoria State Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa has urged traders and residents to stop transporting large amounts of cash to Juba by plane, saying the practice reduces the amount of money circulating within the state’s economy. In a statement released by the governor’s press unit on[Read More…]
WES government urges return of cattle raided between Mundri, and Mundari Communities
By Lodu William Odiya The Western Equatoria State Government has urged communities in Greater Mundri and the Mundari community in Central Equatoria State to return cattle reportedly taken during recent raids. In a statement that was released by the WES press unit on Friday, Western Equatoria State Governor Daniel Badagbu[Read More…]
Western Eastern State deploys police to secure Yambio markets
By Louis Loku Western Equatoria State Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa has directed the deployment of additional police officers to Yambio, Masia, and Pozuo open markets to strengthen security and protect shops, traders, and the wider business community. The governor issued the directive after visiting the markets on Tuesday, accompanied by[Read More…]
Western Equatoria moves to restore traditional funeral practices
By Ijoo Bosco Traditional funeral practices are set to be restored across Western Equatoria State following an agreement bringing together the Azande Kingdom, government authorities, and religious institutions. The agreement seeks to preserve cultural values and restore dignity to mourning and burial ceremonies by discouraging the use of DJs, loud[Read More…]
WES governor warns against SPLM-IO mobilization against peace
By Sabri Dibaco Western Equatoria State (WES) Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa has warned political and armed groups against activities that could undermine peace in Tambura and Nagero counties as South Sudan prepares for the 2026 elections. The governor said authorities had restored calm in parts of Tambura but acknowledged that[Read More…]
WES governor condemns Mundri road killings
By Sabri Dibaco Western Equatoria State Governor, Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, has condemned the killing of two women and other civilians in a road ambush along the Juba–Mundri road in Mundri East County. In a statement issued on Saturday, Governor Badagbu expressed concern over the attack, which he said was carried[Read More…]
Western Equatoria State legislative assembly reopens, commends governor’s leadership
By Sabri Dibaco The Speaker of the Transitional Western Equatoria State Legislative Assembly has praised Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa for his leadership, commitment to security, and continued support for the state legislature during the official reopening of the August House. Addressing the Governor during the reopening ceremony, the Speaker, Anna[Read More…]
SPLM-IO to intensify political mobilisation in WES through membership registration
By Sabri Dibaco The Deputy Governor of Western Equatoria State, Justin Joseph Marona, has announced that the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) will immediately begin party membership registration across the state’s ten counties after receiving official registration forms from the party’s General Secretariat in Juba. The registration forms were handed[Read More…]
Presidential Affairs Minister donates 2 vehicles to Western Equatoria government
By Louis Loku Minister of Presidential Affairs, Africano Mande Gedima, handed over two Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles to the government of Western Equatoria State in a move aimed at strengthening government operations and improving public service delivery. The vehicles were officially received by Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa during a handover[Read More…]
WES Governor directs commissioners to prioritise security ahead of elections
By Louis Loku Western Equatoria State Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa has directed county commissioners across the state to prioritise security, promote dialogue, and support preparations for South Sudan’s upcoming general elections. The directive was issued during a strategic meeting with commissioners from the state’s 10 counties, where Governor Rimbasa instructed[Read More…]