By Ganniko Jackson Ministry of General Education and Instruction in Western Equatoria State (WES) has launched a Cholera Awareness and Prevention Campaign targeting schools across Yambio. The campaign is aimed at educating pupils and students on the dangers of cholera and equipping them with knowledge on preventive measures, especially[Read More…]
Western Equatoria State
Episcopal Church delegation arrives WES for centenary celebration
By Jackson Gaaniko High-level delegation of Episcopal Church of South Sudan and Sudan (ECS) arrived Diocese of Yambio, in preparation for upcoming 100 Years Centenary Celebration. On receiving the delegation at Yambio Airstrip on Tuesday, Acting Governor of Western Equatoria State (WES), Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa expressed the state government’s[Read More…]
Yambio arrests 15 suspects
By Jackson Gaaniko Security forces in Western Equatoria State have restored calm in Yambio after arresting 15 suspected criminals were arrested. The suspects who were paraded in public on Monday, after arrest during security operation, are accused of looting, arson and destruction of property. According to police reports, nine[Read More…]
Armed men attack Tombura
By Bosco Bush Heavily armed men attacked Tombura County market yesterday morning, disrupting daily businesses, the county Commissioner reported. Mathew Edward Mabenge, Commissioner of Tombura told this outlet that he was at home preparing to go to the office on the fateful morning when he heard sounds of fierce gunshots[Read More…]
No clashes involving NAS-Maridi Commissioner
By Deng Ghai Deng Maridi County Commissioner Miri Matias has refuted any reports of clashes involving the National Salvation Front (NAS) in the area. Commissioner Matias assured the public that daily life in Maridi remains undisturbed and that there have been no instances of fighting. “There is no any incident[Read More…]
Futuyo calls for free political space
By Bosco Bush Western Equatoria State (WES) governor, Alfred Futuyo Karaba calls for free political space to enable opposition parties to engage freely with citizens. His call came when a delegation from the National Legislative Assembly, Peace and Reconciliation Committee on Monday arrived in Yambio town to collect views[Read More…]
Azande Kingdom supplies watermelon to Juba
By Kidega Livingstone The Azande Kingdom, under the leadership of His Majesty Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, has transported a truckload of watermelon to supply markets in Juba. Speaking to journalists after the arrival of the watermelon truck, Sebit Angelo, the Minister of Azande Kingdom Representing other tribes, said this[Read More…]
WES feeder roads rehabilitated
By Mangu Victor Equatoria Teak Company Ltd in Western Equatoria State (WES) has officially handed over rehabilitated feeder roads in Sakure Payam, Nzara County, to the State Ministry of Roads and Bridges. During a ceremony held in the Tumba area of Sakure Payam, the WES Minister of Roads and[Read More…]
WES to get Agricultural College
By Kidega Livingstone Kuda University’s administration and board of directors have announced plans to establish a new branch of the university in Nzara County, Western Equatoria State. The new branch will include a faculty of agriculture, with a focus on animal and plant husbandry. Speaking during a visit to[Read More…]
Catholic Bishop calls for a state of emergency over unrest
Kidega Livingstone Catholic Bishop of Tambura-Yambio Diocese appealed to President Salva Kiir Mayardit to declare a state of emergency in Tambura after communal attacks. Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala made the call following spate of attacks in Tambura County of Western Equatoria State that has displaced many people. On Thursday,[Read More…]
Commissioner trashes call for exit
By Charles K Mark Mundri West County Commissioner has trashed a petition issued by a section of youth to the local government in Western Equatoria State, calling for her removal. Zelipher Dawa Justine blasted the petition, calling it “nonsense”, when No. 1 Citizen Newspaper contacted her on the matter.[Read More…]
Futuyo urges unified forces to combat crimes
By Alex Digi Western Equatoria State governor urges recently deployed Unified Forces to step up and take charge of the security of the state. General Alfred Futuyo Karaba on Friday visited the Unified Forces deployed at Yambio military base in Western Equatoria state. The governor explained that some criminals[Read More…]
Intercultural gala unites ethnicities in WES
By Charles K Mark Peace partners have taken to utilize various forms of artistic expression and cultural events to spread messages of unity and harmony throughout the country. Peace events were held in different parts of the country over the weekend including one in Western Equatoria state where people[Read More…]
Lawmakers reject ‘dead Budget’
By Mangu Victor Western Equatoria State Legislative Assembly has rejected a draft budget for the fiscal year 2022/2023 after it took long to be tabled before the August House. Yesterday, the State Minister of Finance, Willam Adreano Baiki showed up in parliament and presented the budget for the last[Read More…]
Western Equatoria to rehabilitate Kuyangu Bridge
By Alex Digi Western Equatoria State government plans to rehabilitate a vital bridge which was washed out by heavy rain. Kuyangu Bridge, located 9km from Ibba, 82KM from Yambio, built by the British in 1975, fell victim to heavy downpour, last week. State Minister of Information, Isaac Mursal said[Read More…]
Mundri demands separate state
By Alex Daniel Digi Greater Mundri communities submitted a letter to South Sudan’s President, Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, through the state governor requesting the creation of a new state in Western Equatoria. Silvester Juma Tanga, chairperson of the Greater Mundri Communities, stated in a letter signed on 11th October[Read More…]
FM radio innovator seeks support, safety
By Jackson Gaaniko Seven years ago, a young man, innovated an FM Radio with a signal covering about 60 households in Yambio Municipality, Western Equatoria State. A 23-year-old Andrea Angelo Atoroba, who named his innovative radio station, St. Tereza FM, works with three employees to broadcast information to the[Read More…]
Azande Monarch takes on witchcraft
By Jackson Gaaniko Azande king, His Majesty, Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, is moving to abolish witchcraft practices in his kingdom. King Rikito vowed to ban the traditional bewitching act in the Azande kingdom due to its detrimental impact on the lives of the common people. He made the statement[Read More…]
Azande King wants subjects to grow traditional crops
By Jackson Gaaniko Azande king in Western Equatoria State, His Majesty King Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, is urging all the clans within the kingdom to promote and grow traditional crops. King Atoroba spoke on Saturday, September 30, while addressing the Avungara clan of the Azande people. He advised all the[Read More…]
Yambio gets new urban water supply System
By Charles K. Mark South Sudan government, UNICEF, and partners witnessed inauguration urban water supply system in Yambio town, Western Equatoria State, on Thursday. Estimated to serve about 45,600 urban residents, the project marks a significant step to sustainable and safe water supply to foster better health and improve lives.[Read More…]