By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Lainya County has enacted a new Executive Order, dated March 14, 2025, imposing local taxes on cattle herders and their migratory activities. The county commissioner, Robert John Morris Lasu issued an order intended to address persistent tensions between local farmers and pastoralists. On another hand[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Yei River County Commissioner, Taban Emmanuel Seme, has issued an Executive Order suspending all logging-related activities within the county, effective March 14, 2025. The order targets companies and individuals involved in logging, timber, and pole trading. Commissioner Seme stated the Executive Order aligns with the[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   A recent attack in Morobo County, allegedly by National Salvation Front (NAS) forces of Gen. Thomas Cirilo Sawaka has displaced 116 citizens. The County Commissioner, Charles Data Bullen confirmed that  residents were assaulted , property including food, motorcycles, and water pump machines looted during the[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Central Equatoria state government launched the “Let’s Go Farming Marathon” initiative over the weekend in Yei River County to promote teamwork in agriculture. According to a statement from the Central Equatoria State (CES) governor’s press unit, the vibrant sports activities attracted participants from various payams to[Read More…]

Juba City Council has enacted a local order, effective February 25, 2025, prohibiting the roaming and keeping of livestock, including cattle, sheep, and goats, within city boundaries. Mayor Johnson Shuka Nishak Jada signed the order. “This local order shall be cited as local order No. 01/2025 prohibiting movement of cattle[Read More…]

By James Innocent At least 62 orphans in Yei River County received scholarships provided by Coniah Medical Complex, a private medical facility. Director Patrick Kenyi Daniel donated one million South Sudanese Pounds to the Kikiji National Orphanage Centre to fund the scholarships. “I am putting the grants directly to the[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State Governor Augustino Jadalla Kamilo has urged county commissioners to work closely with security coordinators to address the persistent insecurity troubling the state. He made the call during the opening of the Commissioners’ and Mayor’s Forum on Wednesday. The three-day forum, supported by the United[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku Over 70 individuals displaced in Jalimo Boma, Kangapo II Payam, Kajo Keji County, Central Equatoria State, are need of assistance. The population was displace following an attack allegedly carried out by forces loyal to the National Salvation Front (NAS), led by Gen. Thomas Cirilo. According to[Read More…]

By William Madouk Governor of Central Equatoria State, Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has begun his tour of Juba County to assess local challenges and promote peace, stability, and unity. Addressing the crowd, governor Jadalla stated that his purpose of visit has three key objectives, which include assessing the living conditions,[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Central Equatoria State (CES) government has received Four vehicles for peace missions, committing to utilizing them effectively for peacebuilding efforts. The vehicles were provided on Wednesday, by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as part of their Peace Partnership initiative. During the handover ceremony[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria state government has reached a resolution that tasked the security committee to visit once every month some of the hotspot areas experiencing insecurity across Juba and other parts of the state. According to the statement obtained by this outlet, the resolution was passed on Tuesday[Read More…]

By James Innocent Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), is hosting a two-day capacity-building training program in Yei. This initiative, funded by the United Nations Multi-Partner Trust commenced on January 21 to 22nd, 2025, and aims to equip over thirty participants[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Authorities of Yei River County, Central Equatoria state, have reassured residents that the security situation remains calm despite growing concerns stemming from violent incidents in Sudan that have led to heightened mistrust among the people of South Sudan. On Sunday evening, Yei’s Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Central Equatoria State Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla and his team arrived in Terekeka County yesterday after a three-month pause of the governor’s inter-county tour. While in Terekeka, Jadalla is expected to conduct several engagements including meetings with various stakeholders and rallies. He will meet with government[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Former Central Equatoria State Governor Clement Wani Konga was among a group of visionaries recognized as Community Champions at the 2nd Mundari Cultural Festival in Terekeka County. The award, presented by the Terekeka County Youth Association, acknowledged their contributions to peacebuilding, community empowerment, and the overall advancement[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at Protection of Civilians (POC) site in Juba decried alarming insecurity and hunger since the government took over the facility. In 2020 the UN Protection of Civilians (POC) site in Juba was redesignated into temporary camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) under[Read More…]

By James Innocent At least 14 top commanders and other officers from the National Resistance Army (NRA) joined the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. A breakaway of the National Salvation Front (NAS), the rebel officers who have given-up fighting, were paraded to[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, held its general staff meeting on Wednesday. Various departments attended to discuss challenges and promote cooperation within the local government. Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme initiated the meeting with the goal of identifying the obstacles faced by different departments. During the[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   Juba County Commissioner Emmanuel Tete Ezbon has announced a new land demarcation initiative in the Joppa Shilk area, aimed at curbing criminal activity and fostering development. According to the Commissioner’s Press Unit, the project, launched on Wednesday, comes to fruition as a result of collaboration[Read More…]