By Alan Clement Central Equatoria State’s Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Alex Lotiyu Elia, has called for urgent investment in a modern slaughterhouse to unlock South Sudan’s vast livestock potential and boost the national economy. Speaking exclusively, the Minister described the lack of infrastructure as a missed economic opportunity,[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Central Equatoria State (CES) government has launched an investigation into the unusual circumstances under which residents of Juba City have reportedly relocated and chosen to live within public spaces designated by the government, specifically cemeteries. Although state authorities did not immediately specify which burial grounds[Read More…]

By Alan Clement The Central Equatoria State Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries has issued a renewed directive banning with immediate effect the slaughter of animals in unlicensed slaughter sites across Juba. The decision followed an inspection visit by the Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Alex Lotiyu Elia, to[Read More…]

  By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, on Monday challenged the newly appointed Mayor of Juba City, Christopher Sarafino Swaka Wani, to deliver services and enact noticeable change within his first 100 days in office. The Governor made the demand during the mayor’s swearing in ceremony[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya The governor of Central Equatoria state has advised the Juba City council’s leadership to observe self-discipline among themselves. Speaking during the swearing in ceremony of newly appointed Mayor of Juba City, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel advised the councillors to have self-discipline among themselves. “I just want to[Read More…]

 By Yiep Joseph The Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, fired the mayor of Juba City Council, Johnson Swaka Ngisak. Mujung appointed Christopher Sarafino Wani Swaka as the new mayor of the Juba City Council.  Also, two deputies to the mayor were relieved These changes were made[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku Following a pivotal meeting between leaders from the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) and the Central Equatoria State (CES) Cabinet, the state government has formalized its commitment to ensuring a broad, people-driven constitution that includes the voices of refugees. The official Press Release detailing the outcomes[Read More…]

 By Lodu William Odiya The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has reaffirmed support for local peace initiative aimed at promoting reconciliation in the state. In a statement issued by the governor’s press unit, Governor Mujung emphasized that Peace is our shared responsibility. “Peace is our shared responsibility;[Read More…]

By James Innocent Local authorities in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State have said cooperation and understanding between security forces and civilians has improved, leading to better handling of criminals and community issues. speaking to the media yesterday, the county Paramount Chief, Joseph Brown Lo Mosee emphasized that the coordination[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya The Government of Central Equatoria State has approved an investment proposal by Global Trading Commodities (GTC) Group amounting to USD 560 million for the establishment of a major Portland-grade cement and steel rebar industry in Kajo-Keji County. The decision was reached during an extraordinary Council of[Read More…]

By Alan Clement Eastern Equatoria Governor Louis Lobong held a grassroots security meeting with the Machi community in Katiko Payam. The meeting followed the recent attack by armed criminals in Kapoeta Town. According to the statement the meeting is aimed at  restoring peace in Greater Kapoeta. While speaking at a[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The Deputy Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Paulino Lukudu Obede, visited Lokiliri Payam to assess the ongoing road opening as well as other developmental projects. According to the statement extended to the media, the Friday visit is part of the government’s efforts to ensure peace and[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Central Equatoria State government, has yesterday suspended illegal forms of road demarcation in Lokwilili residential area of Juba County. In a statement issued by the Central Equatoria State Governor’s Press Unit, the State Minister of Housing, Lands, and Public Utilities, David Morbe ordered the security[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku and Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State government has announced a major crackdown on illegal tax collectors. This decision came from a security committee meeting held on Tuesday, chaired by Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel. The committee directed a swift operation to target those illegally[Read More…]

By James Innocent Some of the stakeholders in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State have received disaster management skills. The members that received the skills were drawn from various community groups and institutions. According to the officials, the two-day training workshop on disaster management, organized by the African Democracy[Read More…]

By Alan Clement The commissioner of Morobo county has hosted an inter-county dialogue with CSOs from Morobo, Yei, and Lainya, including Members of Parliement to discuss development, governance, and security. The dialogue, supported by IOM and partners, provided a rare platform for citizens and local leaders to directly engage with[Read More…]

By Alan Clement The government of Eastern Equatoria State has endorsed plans to convert the historic radio operation building inside Torit Military Garrison, widely known as the “Silent Window,” into a museum. The endorsement of the site dedicated to the Torit Uprising and South Sudan’s liberation struggle was done during[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku A delegation from the Lasu Payam of Yei River County met with Central Equatoria State Governor, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, on Monday to present a list of urgent concerns affecting the Lasu and Tokiri Bomas. The community’s leaders, elders, and representatives called for the restoration[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku A three-day conference aimed at fostering peace between herders from Terekeka County and farmers from Juba County concluded with a series of firm resolutions. Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, presided over the closure of the conference, which was held in Kuda,[Read More…]