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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

By William Madouk   The commissioner of Juba has denied any offense after an accusation that he allotted a piece of land to the Chief Defense Forces, Gen. Santino Deng Wol, and first lady, Mama Mary Ayen Mayardit. Charles Wani refuted being a land grabber and rubbished a document that[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Central Equatoria State legislative assembly again suffered a snub after two summoned state ministers and Juba County commissioner failed to honor summons. Officials who defied the summons included the minister of housing, land, and public utilities, Fred Laku Raymon; the acting minister of local government, Wayi[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Juba Parent Primary School students, teachers, and parents were jubilant on Wednesday for scooping the Juba Primary Schools Mini Competitions’ for the years 2023–2024. The competition was intended to bring the learner’s understanding closer to intelligence. It ran only for one month. The students who[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Central Equatoria legislators have vowed not to debate the state draft budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 unless their salary arrears and allowances are paid. The house speaker, Peter Wani Kulang received the draft budget from the minister of finance but declined to table it, saying their[Read More…]

By Aweye Teddy Onam   United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has reaffirmed its commitment to consolidate peace and development efforts in the state. UNMISS Head of Field Office for Central Equatoria State, Mrs. Njoki Kinyanjui, said UNMISS will continue to support sustainable peace and development. UNMISS also commits[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   Central Equatoria State Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony has directed the relevant state ministries to formulate the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for an investment contract with Sangmu HK International Company Ltd. This came after the governor held a meeting with the company delegation led by Mr. Peny[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole/ Teddy Aweye   Munuki block council has imposed new regulations on bars and clubs, limiting their operation from 6 to 10 pm CAT and require approval letters to continue beyond the stated hours. Director of Munuki Block Council, Timon Wani M. Dere says that bar owners[Read More…]