By Yiep Joseph Former Commissioner of Yei River County, Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa, joined residents in a community clean-up campaign around Yei Civil Hospital. The cleaning of the hospital, which took place over the weekend, was meant to improve the cleanliness and overall health of the hospital premises. Kanyikwa, who[Read More…]
Central Equatoria State
Jadalla calls for peace, unity among forces in Morobo
By staff writer Central Equatoria State Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani addressed soldiers at the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA-IO) cantonment site and residents in Panyume, Morobo County, urging them to prioritize unity and peaceful coexistence. During his recent county tour, Governor Jadalla visited Panyume to emphasize the[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla vows justice for gruesome Wonduruba killings
By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria State Governor General Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani visited Wonduruba Administrative Payam on Friday to console families and residents affected by the recent attack that left over 10 young people dead. The governor, accompanied by state advisors, lawmakers, and ministers, condemned the brutal killings[Read More…]
Armed men targeting civilians, kill four in Kajo-Keji
By Philip Buda Ladu Armed men stormed Leikor trading center in Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, on Friday evening, killing four young men in what appears to be a “hit and loot attack” on locals. The attackers believed to be forces from the National Salvation United Front (NASU), allegedly[Read More…]
Umbrella Political Parties convene leadership conference in Rajaf
By William Madouk Umbrella of Political Parties convened a three-day leadership conference in Kit Boma, Rajaf Payam, to restructure and reorganize the coalition ahead of the 2026 elections. Umbrella Chairperson Peter Mayen Majongdit stated that the conference’s objective is to strengthen the coalition’s resolve and commitment to building a[Read More…]
Stakeholders dialogue on natural resources governance calls for accountability
By James innocent A one-day stakeholder dialogue on Natural Resources Governance that brought together 43 key representatives from various sectors calls for accountability. The dialogue that attracted participants from local government and community leaders, placed much emphasis on promoting Natural Resource Governance. Commending OFAO for organizing the dialogue, Yei[Read More…]
Yei electricity restoration on progress
By James innocent A delegation from the National Ministry of Energy, accompanied by World Bank officials, met with Yei River County Commissioner, Emmanuel Taban Seme on Thursday to discuss the revitalization and expansion of Yei Electric Cooperation (YECO). The focus of the meeting was on implementing a solar power[Read More…]
Juba County Commissioner arrests land grabbers in Kabu
By Philip Buda Ladu Juba County Commissioner, Emmanuel Tete Ezbon has taken decisive action against land grabbers operating in the Kabu residential area. In response to reports of illegal land demarcation, the Commissioner ordered the arrest of individuals involved in fraudulent land allotment and forgery of the Juba County[Read More…]
Yei commemorates Global Handwashing Day
By James Innocent Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, observed Global Handwashing Day this week under the theme “Why Are Clean Hands Still Important?” Dr. Michael Lugala, the Medical Director of the Yei River County Health Department, who presided over the event urged WASH partners to support local communities[Read More…]
Jadalla addresses local concerns, pledges support to Kajo-Keji
By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria State Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani wrapped up his counties tour in Kajo-Keji County where he addressed local concerns. He reiterated the government’s commitment to peace and stability during a rally held at Freedom Square, Mere town on Tuesday 16, October, 2024.[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla calls for peace, unity in Lainya County
By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria State Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has urged the people of Lainya County to prioritize peace and stability. Speaking during a rally in Lainya town on Monday, October 7th, Governor Jadalla conveyed a message from President Salva Kiir Mayardit to the local[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla on County tour
By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria State (CES) Governor H.E. Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani on Monday embarked on his long-planned tour to the counties, an idea that was conceived shortly after he took oath of office. The tour, which is taking place under the theme “consolidating durable peace,[Read More…]
Commissioner Tete encourages peace, reconciliation
By Yiep Joseph Commissioner of Juba County, Emmanuel Tete, has urged citizens to seize the recent extension period as an opportunity to foster peace and unity in the community. Tete made his appeal during a funeral service for late Christopher Sebit over the weekend, where he emphasized that the[Read More…]
A journalist recounts horrors of road ambush
By William Madouk Some travelers along Juba-Yei Road, were subjected to horror, on Saturday, last week, as armed assailants ambushed, stripped them nude, before looting valuables. Bosco Bush, a scribe with No.1 Citizen daily Newspaper, one of the survivors among six passengers, recounts the ordeal on his way to[Read More…]
Jadalla urges new State officials to embrace nationalism
By Deng Ghai Deng Governor of Central Equatoria State Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has urged the newly appointed officials in Juba City Council to embrace nationalism in delivering services to the people. Speaking on Saturday during the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed leaders of the Juba City Council,[Read More…]
Terekeka women urge gov’t to combat early, forced marriages
By Yiep Joseph Chairlady of the Terekeka County Women’s Association, Asunta Paul, has called on the government and partner organizations to intensify efforts to eradicate gender-based violence, particularly at the grassroots level. Asunta stated that most girls continue to suffer early and forced marriages at the grassroots, stating that[Read More…]
Central Equatoria vows justice for attack on Jonglei Minister
By Deng Ghai Deng Central Equatoria State has pledged to bring to justice those responsible for the recent attack on travelers, including a minister from Jonglei State. The Jonglei State minister of parliamentary affairs, Nyalele John Chuol’s vehicle was ambushed and fired upon while travelling from Juba to Bor[Read More…]
Kajo Keji County in critical health workers shortage
Kei Emmanuel Duku Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County, David Lisi Christopher, has raised concerns about shortage of health workers in the area, which is hindering access to essential healthcare services. The commissioner noted that the county’s healthcare system has been severely impacted by the 2016 conflict, leading to the destruction[Read More…]
Murder at Mosque, a criminal act, not terrorism-Sheikh Barac
By William Madouk The murder of the muezzin, a person who proclaims the call to the daily prayer in mosque, at Nimara Talata Mosque is a criminal act and not a terrorism incident, the South Sudan Islamic Council has stated. On Friday evening, a confrontation occurred between the muezzin,[Read More…]
Religious leaders, chiefs appeal for security in Morobo
Kei Emmanuel Duku Religious and traditional leaders in Morobo County are calling for increased security to curb the rising incidents of abductions, night robberies, and killings perpetrated by unidentified armed groups. The appeal follows the abduction of Joel Hansen, a pastor with the Episcopal Church of Sudan. Hansen was[Read More…]