By Yiep Joseph   The ambitious Juba Urban Road upgrading project, launched in January 2024, has stalled. The initiative, launched by the National Government in partnership with the Central Equatoria State Government, aimed to construct, upgrade, and rehabilitate 35 kilometers of roads in Juba City. With an estimated cost of[Read More…]

By James Innocent   In the wake of security incidents involving abduction of humanitarian workers in Yei River County, Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme has reassured locals and international organizations of safety. This follows the abduction of two MSF staff, forcing the organization to suspend outreach programs in the county. On[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng and Bosco Bush   French medical charity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has suspended all its outreach activities in Yei until further notice after a critical security incident on Friday, September 20, 2024. The incident involved MSF staff and staff from a partner organization. According to the press statement[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   At least nine (9) members of the National Salvation Front (NAS) have deserted their camp and joined South Sudan Peoples Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State. Morobo County Commissioner, Charles Data confirmed that a group led by a Major General joined the government[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   In a quest for lasting peace within communities torn apart by conflict, the government of Central Equatoria State celebrated International Peace Day on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Yei River County. This came following last month’s resolutions of the state cabinet’s ordinary meeting that earmarked Yei,[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Executive Director of Kikiji National Orphanage in Yei Dominic Living Wawa, is appealing for urgent support to the orphans as the economic challenges continue to deepen. The orphanage, which provides shelter, education, and care for orphans, is struggling to meet even their most basic needs.  With rising[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Yei River County Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme is appealing to the state government for urgent support for Yei Civil Hospital, highlighting several challenges that are currently hindering the operations of the health facility. On Monday, Commissioner Seme met with the governor of Central Equatoria State to[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Established in 2001 as a training center, Emmanuel Christian College (ECC) has officially transitioned into Emmanuel Christian University (ECU). The development followed approval from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology to operate as an independent private university in South Sudan. On September 9, 2024,[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Commissioner of Morobo County in Central Equatoria State Charles Data Bullen, is urging international and national humanitarian organizations to provide support for returning residents. The commissioner stressed the urgent need for basic social services, including shelter, non-food items, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) resources[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Commissioner Charles Data Bullen of Morobo County has committed to settling the SSP 15 million in outstanding tuition fees for students on local scholarships studying in Juba. The students faced the threat of being expelled from their schools due to unpaid fees. Commissioner Data said the[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Commissioner of Yei River County, Emmanuel Taban Seme has called on the youth of Yei to avoid gang activities and instead focus on sports and community development. He expressed his commitment to supporting local football and music associations as positive alternatives. Commissioner Seme urged young people[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   Former mayor of Juba City Council and an influential politician in Central Equatoria State, Kalisto Ladu has on Friday, been released from detention. Ladu was forcibly taken from his home in Juba by National Security operatives on March 30, while his wife and family members[Read More…]

By James Innocent   A civil-military dialogue concluded in Yei River County with a strong call for an end to conflict and an improved relationship between the army and civilians. The dialogue took place in Yei, bringing together stakeholders from various sectors, including the military, local government, religious leaders, youth[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Turkish Embassy in Juba, on Thursday 5th September, delivered agricultural tools and seeds to farmers in Bilinyang Boma of Juba County.  The items delivered include; six hundred pieces of maloda, six hundred pieces of panga and another six hundred pieces of sickles. Other items are; cowpeas[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Two members of a civil society organization were reported abducted in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State, according to Arikanjilo Modi, a representative from the group. Theon Maridi Road in Otogo Payam They were identified as John Kenyi Santino, a Monitoring and Evaluation officer for[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County has attributed a Sunday incident where a businessman identified as “Mogga” and others were robbed at gunpoint by men in army uniforms to the National Salvation Front (NAS). The incident took place in Leikor Trading Centre, Kangapo One Payam, Keji-Kajo County[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   The newly appointed Commissioner of Lainya County, Robert John Morris, has established a committee to investigate and review the financial and asset records of the county. In a local Order No. 01/2024 issued on August 30, Morris formed a five-member committee, chaired by Mr. Alex Lemi[Read More…]