By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State Caretaker Minister of Education, Ibwaha Lucy, has summoned Drop in Bucket, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), to explain its activities in the state following concerns over the implementation of its scholarship programs without prior coordination with the state government. The ministry said it had learned[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria state
Kapoeta North Commissioner calls for peace, cooperation among traditional leaders
By Lodu William Odiya Kapoeta North County caretaker commissioner David Nayee Lomor has called for peace and cooperation among the traditional leaders in the area. In a statement by the county’s press unit, the call came during a meeting with chiefs from across the county to strengthen peacebuilding efforts, promote[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria and Uganda’s Lamwo District officials hold talks over land disputes
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities from Eastern Equatoria State in South Sudan and Lamwo District in Uganda have held a cross-border meeting to discuss land-related disputes and security concerns affecting communities along the South Sudan-Uganda border. The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation between the two sides and find ways to address[Read More…]
Magwi–Palotaka road rehabilitation set for December completion
By Ijoo Bosco Rehabilitation of the 44-kilometer Magwi–Palotaka feeder road is expected to be completed in December this year, with the first phase of works already underway, according to UNOPS Project Manager John Nyirenda. Nyirenda said the initial phase began on Monday with bush clearance, marking the start of rehabilitation[Read More…]
Education Minister directs security to monitor schools over illegal rentals, private coaching
By Ijoo Bosco The Caretaker Minister of General Education in Eastern Equatoria State, Ibwaha Lucy Allam, has directed security organs to closely monitor secondary schools across the state to ensure that examination candidates comply with the ban on renting houses and attending private coaching sessions. Allam issued the directive while[Read More…]
Youth Conference to convene in Eastern Equatoria State
By Ijoo Bosco Torit The Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports in Eastern Equatoria State has announced plans to convene a youth conference focused on reorganising youth leadership structures and promoting peace ahead of the upcoming elections. The Caretaker Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports, who also serves as Minister[Read More…]
Bishop Bernardino visits Magwi Media and Youth Centre
By Ijoo Bosco His Lordship Bishop Emmanuel Benardino Lowi of the Catholic Diocese of Torit on Monday, October 12, paid a courtesy visit to Voice of Freedom Community Radio Station and the Magwi County Youth Multipurpose Centre in Magwi County. The visit aimed at strengthening ties with the local community[Read More…]
Over 30 Eastern Equatoria students arrive safely in Aweil West under scholarship
By Ijoo Bosco More than 30 students from Eastern Equatoria State who travelled to Aweil West to benefit from the Adut Salva Kiir Scholarship Programme have safely arrived at their designated school. The students have joined colleagues from other parts of the country who had earlier travelled to Aweil West[Read More…]
20 goats detained in Magwi for roaming untethered
By Ijoo Bosco More than 20 goats were detained at a police station in Magwi Payam on Thursday, October 8, 2026, after their owners allegedly allowed them to roam freely without being tethered. The action was carried out by police and local leaders as part of efforts to enforce local[Read More…]
Governor Louis Lobong calls for peace and resource sharing at Loriyok rally
By Louis Loku Caretaker Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, has called on the Buya community and neighbouring communities to strengthen peaceful coexistence and cooperation. The governor made the remarks while addressing a peace rally at Camp 15 in Loriyok Payam, where he emphasised the importance of maintaining[Read More…]
Minister calls for collaboration to address challenges facing Education sector
By Ijoo Bosco The Caretaker Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports, Lucy Ibwaha, has called for stronger collaboration between the ministry and its partners to address challenges facing the sector. She underscored that the collaboration would contribute to the development of communities across the state. Ibwaha said greater teamwork, cooperation,[Read More…]
Long-awaited Magwi to Palwar road rehabilitation begins
By Ijoo Bosco The rehabilitation of the long-awaited Magwi to Palotaka and Palwar road has finally begun, bringing renewed hope to communities that have waited nearly six years for the vital road corridor to be restored. The rehabilitation project, being undertaken with the support of the United Nations Office for[Read More…]
Torit Commissioner warns of food crisis as drought drives families across borders
By Ijoo Bosco The Caretaker Commissioner of Torit County and Mayor of Torit Municipal Council, Eddy William Ponsiano, has appealed to humanitarian partners for urgent support as a prolonged dry spell leaves communities struggling with food shortages and limited access to essential services. Ponsiano appealed on Tuesday during a meeting[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria education minister to address salary crisis as elections approach
By Ijoo Bosco Newly appointed Caretaker Minister of General Education, Youth, and Culture, Ibwaha Lucy Allam has placed the welfare of education workers and the stability of schools at the centre of her priorities, as Eastern Equatoria prepares for upcoming elections. Allam, who recently assumed office, said addressing complaints over[Read More…]
Iloli-Oguruny conflict threatens livelihoods as dry spell worsens food insecurity
By Ijoo Bosco Residents of the Iloli and Oguruny communities in Hiyala Payam say prolonged conflict is restricting movement, disrupting livelihoods and worsening food insecurity as a severe dry spell puts additional pressure on families. The communities are now looking to an upcoming peace dialogue as an opportunity to address[Read More…]
Prince Michael Ekol of Omiaha Kingdom dies in Haforiere
By Ijoo Bosco The Omiaha Kingdom of Lopit is mourning the death of Prince Michael Ekol, who passed away on September 18 in Haforiere Village, Hiyala Payam. Family sources said Prince Ekol died in the morning. The cause of his death has not been officially disclosed. His death has triggered[Read More…]
Governor Lobong pursues justice in Kapoeta East Commissioner’s killing
By Ijoo Bosco Governor Louis Lobong Lojore of Eastern Equatoria State has appealed to the national Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs to ensure that legal proceedings concerning suspects in the killing of the Kapoeta East County Commissioner are properly pursued. Governor Lobong raised the matter during a meeting with[Read More…]
Magwi road workers await two months of unpaid incentive
By Ijoo Bosco Magwi County community members working on a road development project in Magwi County have raised concerns over delays in receiving their incentives under a project implemented by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). Speaking to the media, Boma Development representative Odong Anthony said workers have[Read More…]
Repeated church thefts raise security concerns in Magwi
By Ijoo Bosco Security concerns are growing around church property in Magwi following the theft of sound equipment from the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The incident reportedly occurred on the night of Wednesday, September 16, 2026, when unidentified thieves broke into the church and took equipment used during worship services, including[Read More…]
Minister of Interior to downsize staff at Nimule border
By Lodu William Odiya The Minister of Interior Aleu Ayieny Aleu, has directed a sweeping downsizing of staff across institutions operating at the Nimule border post to curb revenue leakages and streamline operations. Aleu, who leads a Subcommittee of the Ministerial High-Level Committee on Economic Reforms, issued the directive during[Read More…]