By Gladys Fred Kole An SPLM-IO Member of Parliament, former opposition chief whip in the Central Equatorial State Transitional Legislative Assembly has resigned. MP. Dabe Francis Elisama Murye tendered a resignation letter, a copy that this outlet has seen. Murye stated that during the two years of service as[Read More…]
Central Equatoria State
CES unveils road network expansion
By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatorial State government tries to fulfill its promise of expanding road network in Juba City, by reaching to Gudele Block Nine, neighborhood. State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony yesterday led a team of line ministries concerned with infrastructure on tour of road opening and grading[Read More…]
Adil pledges unhindered humanitarian access
By Charles K Mark Central Equatoria State governor has assured unhindered humanitarian access to all actors and development partners in the state. Emmanuel Adil Anthony made the assurance on Tuesday while receiving a delegation of Malteser International, which is in the country, to meet government institutions and authorities. “My[Read More…]
Yei holds symposium on enhancing civic space
By James innocent Yei River County hosted a three-day stakeholder’s symposium on enhancing civic space in the region during the transitional period and post-elections. The symposium brought together journalists, civil society activists, and security operatives to discuss ways of promoting open dialogue and cooperation among key stakeholders. During the[Read More…]
Yei receives laboratory equipment
By James innocent National Ministry of General Education has aided Yei River County of Central Equatoria state with laboratory equipment to enhance science practicals in government schools. The equipment was donated to Kinji Senior Secondary School, one of the oldest government schools in the country. Yei River County commissioner,[Read More…]
CES strengthens governance
By Gladys Fred Kole Government officials from the six counties of Central Equatoria state are in Juba for a two-day conference organized to enhance the local governance system. In the two days, the participant shall discuss necessary solutions and recommendations to improve the political and economic situation in the[Read More…]
EES candidates ready for exams
By Ijoo Bosco Over 3,952 thousand primary school pupils in Eastern Equatoria state are preparing for the South Sudan Certificate of Primary Leaving Examination, set to begin on November 20th. The state Director General for the Ministry of General Education and Instruction Sundar Peter directed examination monitors to exercise discipline[Read More…]
Youth blood donation initiative pays off
By Gladys Fred Kole An initiative of Kajo-Keji County youth in Juba to establish a pool of standby voluntary blood donors to serve anemic community members bears fruits. The drive to have a pool of standby volunteer blood donors to save lives of the community members was launched over[Read More…]
MPs knock for help, as floods wreak havoc
By William Madouk Central Equatoria state parliament members have expressed concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Mangala, Kondogoro, Jebel Lado, and Luri Payams after heavy downpours flooded the areas. A member representing Northern Bari constituency, Thomas Peter said all areas in Northern Bari are affected and urged the[Read More…]
Ministers survive impeachment over lack of quorum
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State Assembly adjourned a sitting meant to impeach three state cabinet ministers, over lack of quorum. The state lawmakers were supposed to decide on the fate of the three state ministers, yesterday, but the sitting was greeted by a low turnout. Legislators who oppose[Read More…]
Turkey donates 150 desks
By Charles K Mark Turkish Gov’t has provided 150 classroom desks to the prison-founded Global Nursery and Primary School in Luri Payam, Juba County. The Head Teacher of the school, William Wol Wol, said the donation was the first ever the school has received. “And you know, when a[Read More…]
Juba school girls await GESS money
By Aweye Teddy Onam Ministry of General Education and Girls Education South Sudan (GESS) last Friday announced cash transfer for beneficiaries to begin on Monday, November 6, 2023, across the country. But two days after the supposed start of the cash disbursement window, some schools in Juba told the[Read More…]
MPs split over impeachment motion
By William Madouk An impeachment motion moved against three Central Equatoria State ministers on Monday, has divided members of the state parliament. Amid contrasting views and a walkout mainly by SPLM party lawmakers, the house eventually adopted the motion pending deliberation and casting vote of no confidence. The ministers[Read More…]
CES impeachment candidates
By William Madouk The fate of three Central Equatoria state ministers hang in balance, as a looming impeachment vote by the state assembly is expected to take place today. All eyes are on the state legislators to either impeach the trio or grant them clemency. Those who will be[Read More…]
Juba man cuts off genitals
By Charles K Mark Police have rescued a 32-year-old man who cut off his genitals in an attempt to commit suicide. The man, whom police identified as Gum Padual Machiek is a resident of Gabat Residential Area. After cutting off his genitals, Mr. Gum also tried cutting his head[Read More…]
Adil calls for upholding of rights as election approaches
By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria State governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has called for upholding and respect of Citizen’s rights as the country prepares for the general elections at the end of the transitional period. Speaking during a one-day forum on human rights enhancement for the inclusion of stakeholders’[Read More…]
Adil in Kajo-Keji for border talks
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State governor jets to Kajo-Keji County for a cross-border engagement with Uganda’s districts of Moyo, Yumbe, and Adjumani. According to the gubernatorial press unit, Emmanuel Adil Anthony will have joint cross-border meetings with Resident District Commissioners (RDC) of the neighboring districts. “The Governor of[Read More…]
Over 400 forcefully evicted
By Bida Elly David Over 400 citizens in Ombaci Boma, Yei River County, are facing a humanitarian crisis after being forced out of their homes allegedly by the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF). Lawmaker, Peter Lomude raised the issue during a siting on Tuesday, stating that the SSPDF[Read More…]
‘Your days are numbered’- MPs to land grabbers
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State (CES) lawmakers have formed a joint committee to identify and expose land grabbers and bringing their glorious days to an end. The impunity-covered powerful land grabbers were put on notice series presentations by the state government officials, on insecurity and land grabbing in[Read More…]
Armed attackers kill soldier in Kajo-Keji
By Charles K Mark Suspected rebels launched a hit-and-run attack on an army detachment in Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State of South Sudan, local authorities reported. The attack that occurred along the border with Uganda’s Moyo district over the weekend, claimed life of one South Sudan People’s Forces (SSPDF)[Read More…]
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