Story by James Innocent A 50-year-old man, Moses Banja David, died by suicide early Tuesday morning in Yei River County, shocking residents of Jigomoni and the wider community. According to his close relative, Moro Samuel, the family had brought Moses home the previous evening after he was released from police[Read More…]

By James Innocent The body of the late Executive Director of Lainya County, Mr. Clement Betwel Suma, was laid to rest on Monday afternoon at his ancestral home in Luparate Sub-Boma, Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. Mr. Suma died following a tragic motorcycle accident along the Yei–Lainya road earlier[Read More…]

By James Innocent The Executive Director of Lainya County, Betwel Suma, is in critical condition and on oxygen support three days after a serious road accident on the Yei–Lainya road, His severe injuries have prompted a joint effort by local authorities to secure an urgent medical transfer to Juba for[Read More…]

By James Innocent Local chiefs in Yei River County have warned that rising youth unemployment is pushing many young people into gang-related activities, urging the government of South Sudan to take swift action to address the growing concern. Micheal Juma Cosmas, a chief from Kondeko Boma, said many young people[Read More…]

By James Innocent The Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) in Yei River County has confirmed that more than 3,000 returnees have voluntarily returned to their hometown. The RRC stated that the data was collected between September and October. According to the officials despite challenges posed by poor road conditions and[Read More…]

By James Innocent Some local chiefs in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, have raised concerns over serious mobility challenges. The chiefs expressed that due to the lack of transport means, it has always been hard for them to efficiently engage in their administrative work as well as ensure community[Read More…]

By James Innocent The Ugandan business community in Yei River County marked Uganda’s Independence Day with a colourful and peaceful celebration. However, during the Celebration, the neighboring Ugandans were joined by South Sudanese residents and local authorities in Yei Town. The event, held in honor of Uganda’s 62nd Independence Anniversary[Read More…]

By James Innocent Stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting Lantoto National Park. The officials made the promised during a one-day conservation meeting organized by the Enjojo Foundation. Among those who attended the meeting were Yei River County Executives, parliamentarians, and conservation groups. The meeting, which brought together national, state,[Read More…]

 By Alan Clement Central Equatoria State Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has called on opposition armed groups operating in Greater Yei to cease violence. The governor called on the holdout groups to pursue grassroots peace initiatives. According to the governor’s press unit, he made the appeal while speaking during a church[Read More…]

By Alan Clement Commissioners from South Sudan’s Greater Yei counties have recently joined their Ugandan counterparts in a regional dialogue aimed at tackling the challenges of urban expansion, refugee influx, and IDP settlement in border communities. The three-day forum, held in Arua District, brought together leaders from Lainya, Yei, and[Read More…]

By James Innocent Motorists in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State have been urged to cooperate with road ushers and adopt safer practices to reduce accidents and protect lives. Speaking to the media, some of the residents raised alarm that some motorists continue to ride in a careless manner.[Read More…]

By James Innocent Authorities and Health officials in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State are raising alarm over rising suicide cases. According to the officials, the economic hardship, drug abuse, and alcohol misuse continue to push many residents into despair. On Friday, a 40-year-old woman and a mother of[Read More…]

By James Innocent The leader of persons with disabilities in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State has called on armed groups in the country to cease hostilities. The appeal followed a series of armed conflicts in some parts of South Sudan, including Yei River County. The group leader called[Read More…]

By James Innocent The youth leaders and civil society representatives in Yei River County have called on the government and communities to put peace and development at the forefront. The group warned that ongoing conflicts risk undermining the nation’s future. Speaking during the commemoration of International Peace Day at Yei[Read More…]

By James Innocent Medical officials at Yei Civil Hospital have reported 16 cases of suicide in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, as the community marked World Suicide Prevention Day. Speaking during the commemoration of the event at Yei Freedom Square, Simon Sebit Musoga urged residents to resist the growing[Read More…]

By James Innocent Yei River County Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme has donated one million South Sudanese pounds (SSP) to assist displaced families in Pokula Boma, Central Equatoria State. The commissioner’s initiative signals the need to help those affected by conflict in Yei, Central Equatoria and South Sudan at large. Speaking[Read More…]

By James Innocent Yei River County Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme on Friday assessed the dire humanitarian situation of more than 1,000 people displaced from Payume and Marju sub-Bomas in Pokula following recent conflict. The majority of the displaced are children, women, and the elderly, including pregnant mothers. The situation of[Read More…]

  By James Innocent Women leaders in South Sudan’s Greater Yei region are calling on men, including political and military leaders, to halt ongoing violence that continues to uproot families and deepen the humanitarian crisis in Central Equatoria State. Hellen Ciama, head of a local women’s association, condemned clashes between[Read More…]

By James Innocent Yei River County of Central Equatoria State has prepared to join the world in marking the International Day of Peace, an annual global observance held on September 21. Local authorities, peace partners, and community leaders have started constant engagement, organizing a series of activities aimed at fostering[Read More…]