By Malek Arol At least 11 traditional chiefs in Mangaten residential area received training from Steward Women Organization, on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and sexual violence. Gamma Hassan, Legal Head Officer for Steward Women Organisation, explained that training which kicked off on Tuesday aims at equipping the chiefs with necessary knowledge[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria State has posted three branded Land Cruiser pickups to enhance security coordination and intervention in Kajo-Keji, Lainya counties and Wonduruba Administrative Payam. On delegation of powers by the state governor, the deputy governor, Sarah Nene, dispatched the three security intervention cars to the three[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Refugees in Gorom settlement in Central Equatoria state of South Sudan are appealing for the provision of shelter and other necessary services amid surge in population. The chairperson of the refugees in Gorom, Okello Ojullo said lack of enough food is one of the greatest encounters[Read More…]

BY William Madouk A civil-military dialogue in Morobo County of Central Equatoria State ends with calls for a speedy conclusion of the Rome peace talks between the government and holdout opposition groups. Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) organized the dialogue, in the wake of a soaring relationship, characterized by[Read More…]

By Emelda Siama John Lopula Juba city Mayor Michael Lado Allah-Jabu on Wednesday presented to the legislative council the annual budget of Juba City Council for the financial year 2023-2024. The mayor, together with his deputy for administration and finance, submitted the rate schedule of the Juba City Council, which[Read More…]

By Emelda Siama John Lopula Leaders of the Greater Yei convened an emergency meeting with Central Equatoria State governor to seek ways of curbing threatening insecurities in the area. The commissioners of Yei River County, Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa, and Lainya County’s Emmanuel Khamis Richard, and the Security Coordinator of Yei,[Read More…]

By Emelda Siama John Lopula Juba Mayors, Michael Lado Allah-Jabu has dissolved the 57 quarter councils within the City Council jurisdiction. The city mayor pronounced the dissolution via a local order issued on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, pending the formation of new executive bodies. Alluding to as “Local Order No.[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria state government sets to celebrate the 12th anniversary of South Sudan’s Independence in Kajo-Keji County. A decision warmly welcomed by the community, who believe the occasion will instill hope to returnees, expectant to rebuild their lives. The occasion will be marked on July 9[Read More…]

By Emelda Siama John Lopula At least two engineers sustained bullet wounds on Saturday after a car belonging to South African giant Mobile Telecom Company (MTN) came under attack in Tore Payam, Yei River County. The incident reportedly occurred 9 miles away from Yei town, towards Tore Payam. The incident[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria state has kicked training of over 100 administrative officers in Juba, the first batch under the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity. The training, organized with funding from UNDP, aims at enhancing effectiveness in local governance, Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agencies.[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria State urges South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) to be on high alert and provide protection to travelers along the highways. The state’s Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement, also the state security committee spokesperson, Moro Isaac Jenesio, made the pronouncement to the[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria State (CES) reconstituted transitional legislative assembly reopened on Monday for its second session after five months of recess. Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony presided over the resumption of the state transitional assembly. The opening of this second session came when the principals of the Revitalized[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria State has officially launched its 2021–2024 strategic development plan, which focuses on security reforms, economic recovery and agriculture. The state minister of finance and investment, Viana Kakule said the plan covers most of the relevant and critical issues in the state that the government[Read More…]

By Staff writer Kajo-keji County Commissioner, Phanuel Dumo is recovering, following a successfully head operation over blood clot. The commissioner fell sick on the 17th May, 2023 while performing usual duties in office and was rushed to Kajo-Keji Civil Hospital-Mundari and thereafter, referred to Uganda. According to the county authorities,[Read More…]

By James Innocent A two-day civil-military dialogue kicked off on Wednesday, in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State. It is supported by the International Organization for Migration in partnership with the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization, (CEPO) Whitaker Peace and Development Organization, UNMISS, and other Organizations operating within Yei.[Read More…]

By Emelda Siama John Lopula Bandits attacked and robbed an MTN, South Sudan vehicle along Yei-Lasu Road, in Central Equatoria state, while traveling to Libogo in Lasu Payam bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo.  Yei River County commissioner, Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa, on Tuesday confirmed to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper[Read More…]

By Emelda Siama John Lopula Commissioner of Morobo County, Joseph Mawa John briefed Central Equatoria state governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony on the general security situation in his area, describing it as relatively peaceful. Meeting at the State Secretariat on Wednesday, the two leaders discussed general security situation of the county[Read More…]