By James Innocent Over 100 SSPDF Unified Forces who completed a six-month military police training program have graduated in Yei. Yei River County Commissioner, Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa, presided over the event. He congratulated the graduates on their patience and perseverance throughout the intensive training. The commissioner emphasized importance of[Read More…]
Central Equatoria State
Pressure mounts for Kalisto’s release
By Charles K Mark and Kidega Livingstone United States of America and Central Equatoria State Parliament have demanded unconditional release of former Mayor of Juba City, Kalisto Lado Faustino. Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Peter Wani Kulang, condemned the arbitrary arrest and detention of Kalisto, terming it[Read More…]
Gov’t, Church embarks on peace, reconciliation
By Kidega Livingstone Government of Central Equatoria State and Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) embarked on sensitizing the local population in Kajo-Keji on the implementation of revitalised agreements and reconciliation among the communities. At the onset of the 2016 conflict, the majority of the people from Central Equatoria[Read More…]
Yei communities dialogue for lasting peace
By James Innocent Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI) conducted a transformative three-day dialogue in Libogo and Nyori areas of Lasu Payam, Yei River County. Over 70 participants from diverse stakeholders in Yei River County converged to dialogue on how to foster peace and reconciliation between long-standing adversaries, Libogo[Read More…]
𝐀dil seeks arbitration of land disputes
By Charles K Mark Central Equatoria State Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has reiterated his commitment to finding an amicable approach to resolving land disputes. There are currently growing tensions in CES over land-related disputes, with the latest being between the communities of Nyanying and Lokwilili. The Governor met a[Read More…]
CES officials take oath
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Central Equatoria’s newly appointed state officials took their oath of office in a ceremony held on Monday. Led by Emmanuel Tet Ezbon, the newly appointed Commissioner of Juba County, the officials were urged to prioritize peace, unity, and service to the people. Commissioner Ezbon, hailing[Read More…]
Yei to combat misinformation
By James Innocent Community Development Center (CDC) has launched a project in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, aimed at addressing the issue of rumors and misinformation. Since the onset of the conflict in 2013 and 2016 there has been widespread misinformation, which has hindered access to certain areas[Read More…]
Dialogue calls for civil-military cooperation
By James Innocent A three-day civil-military dialogue has successfully concluded in Lasu Payam, Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. The dialogue, brought together over a hundred participants, including community leaders, military officials, partners, youth representatives, religious leaders, and government officials from various departments. It aimed at fostering peace, reconciliation,[Read More…]
Yei farmers receive inputs
By James Innocent Over 500 farmers in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State received valuable farming inputs from Organic Farming Advisory Organization (OFAO), a national organization. Returnees, host communities, and internally displaced people were the main beneficiaries. The initiative, titled “Promoting Ecosystems and Communities for Enhanced Livelihoods through Understanding[Read More…]
Jebel Ladu land saga persists
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Central Equatoria State government has demolished structures erected in illegally demarcated land in Jebel Ladu Payam of Juba County, in a fight against grabbers. Seven of the land grabbers who appeared on Thursday, during the demolition process were immediately arrested and taken to the Gudele[Read More…]
CES opens new abattoir
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Central Equatoria State Ministry of Animal Resources, Fisheries and Tourism and in partnership with the private firm Zabad for Trading and Investment Company Ltd inaugurated a new abattoir in Juba’s Gumbo-Shirkat area. The inauguration ceremony was held on Wednesday, under the theme “Clean meat, healthy[Read More…]
Mangalla appeals for secondary school
By Gladys Fred Kole Executive Director of Mangalla Town Payam, Hillary Lukudu Mohammed, has appealed to the state government to establish a secondary school in the area. Speaking during the handover of Hydromet stations last week by the Nile Basin Initiative, Lukudu said they have primary schools but no[Read More…]
Over 40 returnees arrive Yei
By James Innocent A group of over 40 returnees, who had come from Uganda and Congo, arrived in Kejiko Boma of Yei River County, Central Equatoria state. The returnees were warmly received by various government officials, led by the county commissioner, Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa. Some senior officers from South[Read More…]
Yei welcomes new Police Inspector
By James innocent Yei River County welcomed Brigadier General, Hussein Said Jano, as the new chief inspector of police. Gen. Hussein, formerly at Jebel Police Station in Juba, replaces Major John Faisal, who has been acting. Speaking during his reception, Gen. Hussein said he was committed to working closely[Read More…]
Morobo starts issuing Nationality IDs
By Gladys Fred Kole Morobo County has launched issuance of nationality identity cards to citizens. According to the county commissioner, Joseph Mawa, the program targeted 530 individuals but with plans to extend registration process. The registration process, which includes obtaining birth certificates and identification documents, began on Wednesday 13th[Read More…]
Yei commences land dialogue
By James Innocent About 63 Chiefs, Elders, and Cultural Leaders converged on Sunday in Yei River County to dialogue on issues related to land use and peace, in the county. The dialogue organized by the county authorities specifically seek to address disputes over land use. Speaking during the dialogue[Read More…]
Leaders raise plight of street children
By Gladys Fred Kole There is need to focus on the plights of children without homes, in dire need of support and rehabilitation. Speaker of Central Equatoria State Women Unions, Veronica Juan raises an appeal, on behalf of vulnerable children in the country. Directing her concerns to the government[Read More…]
Union urges women to amplify their voices
By Gladys Fred Kole On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Central Equatoria Women’s Union (CEWU) is spearheading an awareness campaign urging women to courageously share their struggles and demand their rights. Scheduled for March 7th, the event aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by women[Read More…]
JEDCO announces load shedding
By Charles K Mark Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) has announced a partial load shedding due to the high temperatures. JEDCO stated in a statement that, due to the current Juba weather conditions, the demand for electricity has exceeded the power generation capacity. The electricity distributor reported that the[Read More…]
Suspected land grabbers to face trial
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto At least 35 suspected land grabbers who were arrested in Jebel Lado Payam on Friday are set to be arraigned in court after a critical investigation. Last week, over forty suspected land grabbers were arrested in Jebel Lado of Juba County, Central Equatoria State, after[Read More…]