By William Madouk   Residents of Mangala Payam in Central Equatoria State have endured a lot, including boarding private cars during emergencies at night to reach a nearby healthcare facility for medical services in Juba. At least on Thursday, the residents breathed a sigh of relief when things took a[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   At least 79 civilians from Wonduruba Payam, Central Equatoria State have fled to Lainya County after clashes between government forces and holdout groups. Lainya County Commissioner, Emmanuel Khamis declined to disclose figures of casualties in clashes that occurred on Wednesday, saying its confidential. Khamis said[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Central Equatoria State Assembly calls for speedy intervention measures to deal with the incursion of Ambororo and Bor cattle herders in the state. In his statement, Chairperson for the Peace and Security Committee, Mr. Isaac Aloro said he has incredible information from the victims about the[Read More…]

Central Equatoria State Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has re-directed the Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County, Phanuel Dumo Jame, to restore total calm in his county with immediate effect. The state governor seems disturbed following the recent rise in insecurity in Kajo-Keji County. He demanded calm so as to fast-track the ever-sustained[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Central Equatoria cabinet is facing a fresh headache over a return of cattle keepers to the state. In its ordinary council of ministers meeting, the governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, expressed a deep concern about the roaming cattle herder, who have returned in large numbers. Central Equatoria[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Central Equatoria State Constitutional Review Committee has said they are winding up reviewing the state permanent constitution. This latest development was disclosed early this week after the committee presented their report to Governor Emmanuel Adil concerning the status of their task as far as the[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Juba City Council decried the numerous challenges it faces, especially in terms of resources and resolved to improve revenue collection policies. The city mayor, Flora Gabriel Modi said during opening of the Council’s Legislative Assembly, that the administration will increase revenue collections. “With the policies,[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Yei River County Commissioner welcomed a €19 million joint German-Dutch project for rural development, launched on Tuesday. Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa expressed gratitude for the long-term partnership and Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony’s message of appreciation. The project’s Phase II directly supports agricultural production and economic development, key[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Chairperson of the South Sudan Bar Association and legal advisor for the Butchers Union, Barrister James Al-Taib, said the Central Equatoria State (CES) minister of Animal Resources, Fisheries, and Tourism overstepped his mandate for dissolving the Butchers Union. Mr. Al-Taib described the decision by the CES[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Juba County Commissioner is threatened of a renewed invasion by cattle herders into the geographical area of his jurisdiction. Eng. Charles Joseph Wani raised an alarm during the swearing-in of a new paramount chief of Juba County, on Tuesday. He said there is verified information[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria State governor plans to launch a digital management system aimed at improving collection and management of state revenues. Emmanuel Adil Anthony made the revelation at a joint meeting of financial institutions in the state government general secretariat, yesterday. In a statement from the governor’s[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Central Equatoria State Minister of Animal Resources, Fisheries, and Tourism has dissolved and reconstituted Steering Committees of the State Butchers’ Union and its Sub Offices in Juba Market. Minister Alex Lotiyu Elia, on Thursday, issued a ministerial order to dissolve and reconstitute the Steering Committees.[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Terekeka commissioner has assured traders of convenient and peaceful environment for business in his county. Commissioner, George Wani Elia made the assurance during Women’s Livelihood project launch, on Thursday. He said that because of the peaceful nature, Terekeka county attracts thousands of tourists and business[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Two counties of Terekeka and Juba, in Central Equatoria State, are set to benefit from a women’s livelihood project. Programme Coordinator for Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI), Bush Buse disclosed during the launched of the programme in Terekeka yesterday. He said the programme targets[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Central Equatoria State governor has issued an order re-directing the leadership of the Juba City Council (JCC) to ensure the cleanliness of the city, free of garbage. Emmanuel Adil Anthony issued the directive on Wednesday during a briefing with the entire leadership of Juba City[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County in Central Equatoria State condemns an ambush which resulted in the loss of life of a civilian and a soldier, over the weekend. The attack by gunmen on a truck transporting logs in an area close to the border with Uganda’s[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Yei River County, once ravaged by conflict, is now poised for a potential economic boom. For years, the country has known only the shadow of conflict. But today, a glimmer of hope shines as the national Minister of Trade and Industry, and a high-level delegation descend[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Mugwo calls for citizens and governments to cooperate in development. Leading the charge is an elder, Devi Simbe from Yari, Mugwo Payam of Yei River County on Central Equatoria state in South Sudan, who emphasizes the need to focus on development. The elder stresses the importance[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Juba City Council Mayor Flora Gabriel has revealed that she plans to launch a crackdown on traders selling illicit drugs to young people. Last year, she warned traders against selling drugs to young people, as most are toxic. Despite initial warnings, some traders or drug[Read More…]