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…]

By Chol D. Johnson Young women leaders backed by the Strategic Initiatives Horns in Africa (SIHA) Network and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (UNPBF) have renewed calls for inclusive governance, warning they will intensify advocacy if authorities fail to address what they describe as systematic exclusion of women especially young[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya The Central Equatoria State government has inaugurated a newly constructed state ministry of Animal resources, fisheries and Tourism and veterinary clinic. Speaking during the ceremony yesterday, Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony emphasized that the project, which we embarked on two years ago, through a model of public-private[Read More…]

 By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a bold move to restore law and order, the Commissioner of Terekeka County, Dr. Emmanuel Loku Lodu, has officially declared war on the county’s most notorious criminals, specifically targeting a fugitive known by his single name as ‘Jelle’ who has long terrorized the region. Speaking[Read More…]

 By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State (CES) government has resumed the assessment and crackdown on land grabbing in the city. On Tuesday the Central Equatoria state’s government Security Committee on an assessed areas affected by reported illegal land activities. In a statement issued by the deputy governor’s press unit,[Read More…]

 By Chol D. Johnson Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony over the weekend officially launched the Juba City Clean-up campaign. The initiative that attracted members of the public is meant to raise general awareness on the dangers of littering and rally the public to keep the city cleaner, greener,[Read More…]

By Alan Clement Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has urged security forces in Central Equatoria State to uphold professionalism as intensified patrols roll out across Juba ahead of New Year celebrations. In a statement from the governor’s office, with New Year festivities approaching, Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony convened an emergency security[Read More…]

By Alan Clement Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil has linked rising youth gang activity in Juba to family breakdown, urging renewed Christian family values during Christmas celebrations at St. James Parish on Monday. According to a statement from the governor’s office, he made the remarks while addressing hundreds of[Read More…]

 By Lodu William Odiya The government of Central Equatoria state have yesterday reopened Equator Broadcasting Corporation, Television and launched Central Equatoria state Newspaper. Speaking during the event, the state governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony emphasized that the government would not interfere with the operation. “We are open for positive criticism from[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Central Equatorial State (CES) governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony and the Minister of roads and bridges discussed initiatives to speed up road rehabilitation in the coming year. According to the statement from the governor’s press unit, the two leaders on Thursday discussed the way forward to improving road[Read More…]

 By Chol D. Johnson The Chairperson of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement(SPLM) in Central Equatoria State (CES), Emmanuel Adil Anthony has urged party members to embrace unity of purpose to strengthen the ruling party ahead of the 2026 general elections. Speaking during a welcoming ceremony at the CES SPLM House in[Read More…]

 By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has emphasized that South Sudan’s most pressing challenges can only be overcome through strong collaboration rooted in unity, peace, and shared responsibility between the government and the church. The Governor made the remarks on Wednesday in Juba during the[Read More…]

By James Innocent South Sudanese musician Franco Lokunyumi has called on the people of Central Equatoria State to put aside hatred and political divisions, urging citizens to support leaders appointed to serve the state regardless of tribe or political preference. Speaking after observing reactions to recent political developments, Lokunyumi said[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria state Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony has pledged to prioritize addressing border related conflicts through initiatives focused on cross-border peace and security engagement. In a statement issued by the state press unit, Governor’s remark followed a meeting with a delegation of religious leaders from Kajo-Keji[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson Students in the university Juba have urged the newly reappointed governor of Central Equatoria state (CES) to render  service to the citizens. In an exclusive interview with Number One Citizen Daily English Newspaper  on Thursday, Paul Bol, an engineering student at the University of Juba (UoJ)[Read More…]

 By Chol D. John Communities in Central Equatoria State have been told that peacebuilding must go beyond political speeches and reach the daily lives of ordinary people. According to a statement from the governor’s office, during a two‑day retreat in Juba organized by the National Ministry of Peace Building, leaders[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku  For years after, Gumbo and Sons Limited, a local logging company promised critical public facilities in exchange for logs and timbers, residents of Langabu Boma- Lirya Payam in Central Equatoria State remain stranded without a health center or clean drinking water. Community leaders are now blaming[Read More…]