By Kei Emmanuel Duku In the dust-filled traditional dance camps in Terekeka County of Central Equatoria, the pursuit of love is a high-stakes endurance test where a single slip can cost a man a bull. The Mundari people are preserving an ancient social fabric through the Gelle—a fast-paced traditional dance[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku A high-level diplomatic mission has been launched to dismantle years of friction along the volatile frontier between South Sudan and Uganda, marking a major push for stability in Central Equatoria. Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony officially constituted the task force to amicably resolve long-standing border concerns between[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has called on the National Youth League chairperson to embark on youth mass mobilization. In a press statement issued on Thursday by the state governor’s press unit, Governor Emmanuel Adil, called on Youth League leadership to embark on[Read More…]

By Alan Clement The Teachers’ Professional Union of Central Equatoria State has accused authorities of illegally selling land for teachers’ quarters to private individuals, warning the move threatens educators’ welfare and undermines education delivery in Juba. According to a statement from the State’s Housing ministry, the Chairman of the union,[Read More…]

 By Alan Clement The Central Equatoria Ministry of Housing, Lands and Public Utilities has launched road opening and formal land allocation in Yaro residential area of Luri Payam, signaling a structured urban expansion drive to curb land disputes and improve service delivery. Speaking during the launch, CES Minister of Housing,[Read More…]

By Lodu Willaim Odiya and Chol D. Johnson The Chairperson of the Central Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce, Robert Pitia, has strongly condemned what he described as interference by Juba County authorities in the affairs of the Chamber. Speaking during a press conference held at the Chamber’s headquarters on Tuesday,[Read More…]

        By Chol D. Johnson  The Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has commended the Yangwara community for organizing a cultural event, saying culture unites communities across South Sudan. Speaking on Saturday during the opening of the Yangwara Pojulu Tijor Cultural Carnival, 1st Edition, held[Read More…]

By Alan Clement In a move to dispel public confusion, Housing Minister David Morbe Aquilino of Central Equatoria explained that the suspension of land demarcation is intended to streamline planning, not halt all land-related work. In Ministerial Order No. 005/2026, Morbe directed all six counties of Central Equatoria State, Juba[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has announced that his administration will prioritize economic recovery through agriculture, positioning the sector as the backbone of the state’s revitalization strategy. Speaking on Wednesday during the reopening of the State Revitalized Transitional Legislative Assembly (RTLA) in Juba, Governor[Read More…]

By James Innocent At least sixteen people have been killed in Lainya County following separate clashes involving armed cattle herders from Jonglei State and Central Equatoria State. Speaking to the media, the Commissioner of Lainya County, Robert Lasu, reported that in the month of January, Lainya experienced a series of[Read More…]

By James Innocent Yei, South Sudan — The Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Yei, Rt. Rev. Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo, on Saturday joined medical workers, clergy, and community members in celebrating the Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita at St. Bakhita Health Centre in Yei, Central Equatoria State. The Bishop[Read More…]

Kei Emmanuel Duku In a sweeping effort to bolster grassroots governance and restore civic order, the Kajo-Keji County Executive Council has formally ratified a comprehensive set of amended by-laws, signaling a new era of administrative oversight for the region. The measures, approved during a high-level sitting of the Executive Council,[Read More…]

By James Innocent Thousands of cattle have reportedly entered Lainya County in Central Equatoria State once again, triggering renewed concerns among local authorities and residents over crop destruction, displacement, and insecurity. Lainya County Commissioner Robert Lasu John Morris said cattle herders believed to be from the Bor and Mundari communities[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson Yangwara Pojulu Tijor announced the first cultural festival to display a variety of cultures. The event that will bring South Sudanese communities together to display their cultures is scheduled for February 2026. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Emmanuel Ladu Fabio, the chairperson of the organizing[Read More…]

    By Alan Clement Central Equatoria State, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Rita Dominic Lodu, has reconstituted the Steering Committee to organize the 3rd Central Equatoria State Youth Union Convention. In a ministerial order seen by this outlet, the directive is grounded in Republican Decree No. 08/2022, Article 110(1)[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku Local authorities across Central Equatoria have been ordered to immediately “down tools” on all land surveying and planning activities as the state government moves to consolidate control over a rapidly expanding capital. The sweeping directive effectively freezes independent land demarcation in all six counties including Juba[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has called for calm in Mirikiyo Boma, Rokon Payam, following violent disputes between cattle herders and local farmers. The Governor condemned the violence and urged the affected communities to remain patient while the government implements measures[Read More…]

 By Alan Clement The 3rd annual Mundari Cultural Festival in Terekeka County, offered a vivid celebration of South Sudan’s rich cultural diversity while highlighting the persistent challenges facing the country in fostering unity and inclusive development. Under the theme “Celebrating Mundari Culture to Promote Peaceful Coexistence in South Sudan,” the[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson Central Equatoria State has launched the construction of a Peace Hub Facility construction aim at providing sanctuary in the State. In a statement dated 21st Jan. 2026 on Wednesday by the state government Press Unit, the construction of Peace Hub would signal the state Government efforts[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria state government has on ordinary state council of ministers discussed on the resumption of electronic tax system aim at enhancing revenue collection. In a statement issued by the state press unit yesterday, the meeting chaired by Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony discussed various emerging concerns[Read More…]