By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan, as a whole has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios globally. Recent health estimates put the country’s maternal death rate at roughly 692 deaths per 100,000 live births, far above the global average and international targets and these figures likely understate the true[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria state
Kineti River Earmarked for Landmark Multipurpose Water Project
By Alan Clement The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) has advanced plans for a landmark multipurpose water project along the Kineti River, aiming to address escalating floods, prolonged dry spells, and climate pressures. The move follows a field mission to Torit under the Regional Climate Resilience Program for[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria Government Refutes “Fabricated” Reports of Ethnic Evictions
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Eastern Equatoria State government has issued a strong rebuttal against reports claiming that Toposa youth in Kapoeta ordered people of other ethnicities to vacate the town. Officials have labelled these claims as malicious, false, and intended to incite communal instability. In an interview on Tuesday,[Read More…]
Adil commends Azande Kingdom, says its revival means cultural preservation
By Yiep Joseph The Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has described the revival of the Azande Kingdom as a major step toward strengthening cultural preservation and promoting national unity. Governor Adil made the remarks in a message to the people of Western Equatoria State as they[Read More…]
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The leadership of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has directed Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, to mobilize and sensitize citizens regarding 2026 elections. According to the statement issued by Governor’s Press unit on Monday, governor Lobong visited juba where he met SPLM Secretary[Read More…]
inter – communal violence leaves Two injured in Hiyala payam
By Jacob Onuha Nelson At least Two people were injured in an alleged renewed inter-communal violence between Haforiere Boma and Hiyala Payam of Torit County in Eastern Equatoria State. In an exclusive interview on Tuesday with Samuel Attari Kume, Sub – Chief of Haforiere Boma, confirmed the incident. “The incident[Read More…]
Governor Lobong sacks commissioners in EES
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, has relieved the commissioners of Kapoeta South, Magwi, and Torit counties of their duties. The State Minister of Information and Communication, Elia John Ahaji, confirmed the reshuffle in an interview, putting to rest rumors that had been[Read More…]
EES governor urged to improve security in Ifwotu Payam
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Ifwotu community have called on the governor of Eastern Equatoria State (EES), Louis Lobong Lojore, to enhance security in the area. According to statement from the governor’s press unit, the community representatives made the call during a meeting with the governor in Ifwotu Payam on[Read More…]
Lobong caution families from hiding criminals
By Lodu William Odiya Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has cautioned some families hiding criminals in their homes. This followed the November 18th, 2025 raids in Torit, which tragically resulted in the loss of innocent lives. In a statement issued by the state Governor’s press unit, the remark[Read More…]
EES governor inspects Ngarich river, vows to construct a bridge
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Eastern Equatoria Sate, Louis Lobong Lojore, has inspected Ngarich river and vowed to construct bridge in Budi County. In a statement issued on office of the governor press unit on Monday, the statement stated that the governor paid a courtesy visit to Ngarich[Read More…]
Governor Lobong Pledges Support for Orphanage in Kapoeta
Eastern Equatoria State Governor Luis Lobong Lojore has pledged timely support for the Triple LLL Orphanage Center in Kapoeta. The Governor’s pledge came during a recent visit to the center, according to a statement from the Eastern Equatoria State Governor’s Press Unit. Lobong met with the 375 Orphans and Vulnerable[Read More…]
EES embarks on collaboration with civil society network
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, has initiated the collaboration between the Civil Society Network and government institutions. The statement issued by the governor’s press unit stated that the newly elected Eastern Equatoria State Civil Society Network expressed willingness to collaborate with the[Read More…]
UNMISS Closes EES Office, Citing ‘Global Funding Crisis’
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has officially closed its field office in Torit, the headquarters of Eastern Equatoria State, a decision the Mission attributed to a global funding shortfall. The move, which will see UNMISS scale down its operations by 50 percent, was[Read More…]
Governor Lobong Promises to Renovate Torit High Court
By Jacob Onuha Nelson TORIT—The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, has pledged a comprehensive renovation of the Torit High Court, promising to significantly improve the working and living environment for members of the judiciary. The promise was made following the Governor’s visit on Monday to commend the[Read More…]
Lobong Urges Juba to Facilitate Returnees Fleeing Crisis in Kenya’s Kakuma Camp
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, has called on the National Government to urgently provide assistance to facilitate the safe and orderly return of South Sudanese citizens who are trekking home from Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp. Governor Lobong made the appeal to President[Read More…]
Lobong secures 16 UAE law scholarship slots for Eastern Equatoria students
By Alan Clement In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Louis Lobong Lojore, the Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, has secured scholarship for 16 students to pursue law studies in the United Arab Emirates. In a statement issued by the Governor’s press unit, the agreement was reached following a high-profile diplomatic engagement[Read More…]
EES Governor demands transparency in border revenue collections
By Alan Clement Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has called for transparency in revenue collection in lucrative areas. During a meeting in the beginning of this week, with the Minister of Interior, Governor Lobong highlighted that revenues collected particularly by traffic police officers are not being properly accounted[Read More…]
Russian Geologists Spark Fear in South Sudan’s Mining Hub
Namurnyang Artisanal miners in Greater Kapoeta in Eastern Equatorial State/Kei Emmanuel DukuBy Kei Emmanuel Duku Residents of Owiny Ki Bul, a town in Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria State, are expressing concern over the presence of nine Russian geologists conducting a mineral survey in the nearby Katire Mountain. The Russians[Read More…]
BRUTALITY : Family murdered
By Jacob Onuha Nelson and Alan Clement The Executive Chief of Nerbe Boma, Diastore Modi, yesterday confirmed that two people have been killed and others abducted in Lokiliri Payam over the weekend. Speaking to the No. 1 Citizen Daily English Newspaper, Modi said that the incident has left the community[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to build an isolation center in Kudo Payam
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Some youth of Kudo Payam in Eastern Equatoria State have called on the state government to build an isolation center at Angario Boma. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen on Monday, Sicko Sotero Johnson, the Chairman of Kudo Payam Youth, called for an urgent need to build[Read More…]
