By Bosco Bush   Central Equatoria State (CES) government is seeking increased police deployment in several rural areas following minor security incidents observed after the festive season. During a security committee meeting chaired by Deputy Governor Paulino Lukudu on Tuesday, officials stressed the need for additional police personnel in Wonduruba[Read More…]

By William Madouk Deputy Governor of Central Equatoria State, Paulino Lukudu Obede, met with a delegation from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to discuss and plan the upcoming Commissioners and Mayors Forum. CES County commissioners and mayors’ Forum is an event that brings together all local government[Read More…]

By Dogga Luwo   A five-day peace conference and cultural festival has commenced in Lasu Payam, of Yei River County, spearheaded by sons and daughters of the area. The initiative aimed at promoting peace, reconciliation, and enhancing social cohesion among the natives and the surrounding communities, which have been troubled[Read More…]

By James innocent Christmas turned into a nightmare, as unknown assailant launched mayhem during night celebration killing three people in Yei River County. Betty Tabu, Salume Kevin Betty and Agnes Tabu, met a tragic death on a day, the world was celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Scary pictures, which[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria governor, H.E. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has called for unity among the people across the State during celebration of Christmas festivity. Jadalla also urged the public to maintain vigilance amidst Cholera situation in the state and across the country. The governor was speaking to[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Lainya County Commissioner has endorsed 13 Resolutions for Intercommunal Reconciliation Forum aimed to restore peace and social cohesion among conflicting communities of Kupera and Wuji Payams. According to Robert John Lasu, these communities have had a longstanding ancestral land dispute that led to disintegration, marginalization and[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, Hon. David Lisi Christopher has pardoned at least 17 prisoners who have served between four months to one year in various detention facilities. The decision to release the captives on Monday, most of whom were connected to rebellion and[Read More…]

By James Innocent Otogo Payam, often referred to as the food basket of Yei, is renowned for its fertile land, particularly in the Cenema sub-boma, which borders the Democratic Republic of Congo. Historically, this area attracted many traders before South Sudan’s independence, making food commodities readily available in local markets.[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Central Equatoria State has launched integrated ethical, safe, and effective approach program to prevent gender-based violence (GBV) into youth economic initiatives. Under the state Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, the program is supported by UN Development Program and Hope Africa South Sudan. The three-month[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Central Equatoria governor has formed Cholera High-level Committee as cases increase across the country. In a gubernatorial order, read on the state-owned television SSBC, Augustino Jadalla Kamilo, tasked his deputy to head the team which includes other members and ministers. The 13-member State Cholera Outbreak Response[Read More…]

By James innocent   Yei River County authorities, accompanied by officials from United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR) and the Commission for Refugees Affairs (CRA), inspected Alero Returnees Reception Center. The visit aimed to assess the centre’s facilities and engage with local community leaders to relocate approximately 30 Sudanese[Read More…]

By James innocent   A team from the National Ministry of Energy and Dams, visited Yei River County to conduct a comprehensive assessment for the development of a solar power plant. The team included officials from the World Bank and other donors of the Yei Power Solar project. The main[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Juba County authority has issued a stern warning to vendors operating along main roads, threatening severe penalties, including fines, for those who continue to defy the order. The warning comes after a joint inspection conducted last Saturday by the Commissioner of Juba County, the Director of[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   State Community Policing Board has been urged to extend their cooperation with citizens in a bid to eliminate gang violence and reduce crime in Central Equatoria State. Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP), Lt. Gen. Nichola Dimo Biajo, who also serves as the state Police[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush Central Equatoria State (CES) government has activated a comprehensive response plan to combat a surge in cholera cases. As of date, the state has recorded over 160 infections and at least 9 fatalities, primarily concentrated in Juba City. Governor Augustino Jadalla has directed relevant state institutions to[Read More…]

By James Innocent Yei River County Commissioner, Emmanuel Taban Seme has told the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) to vacate the Lasu Payam offices they currently occupy, to allow the Payam administrator to resume work. The SSPDF forces should relocate from occupying the office of the Payam administration so[Read More…]

By Staff Writer   In the heart of Mangateen IDP camp in Juba, a new wave of hope is unfolding as locals embrace innovative record management and household income generating and capacity building training designed to strengthen their economic futures. In May this year, Active Citizen South Sudan (ACSS) in[Read More…]

By James Innocent   On Sunday, Episcopal Diocese of Yei, ordained at St. Barnabas as a new parish priest in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. The ceremony was led by Episcopal Diocese of Yei Bishop, Levi Marandulu Yopete, along with Emeritus Bishop Hillary Adeba and several pastors. The event[Read More…]

By James Innocent Defying age and societal norms, a 47-year-old mother of nine, Ms. Madina Kiden, is among the thousands of students sitting for the South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education (SSCSE) exams in Yei River County. Ms. Kiden also a representative for persons with disabilities, expressed her gratitude to[Read More…]