Central Equatoria State

Citizens urged to pursue peace

By James Innocent   Director General of Peace Building in Central Equatoria State has expressed deep concern over the despair faced by thousands of South Sudanese amid ongoing conflict. Since gaining independence in 2011, many citizens have struggled to find hope in a nation still grappling with violence. Lawrence Musoke[Read More…]

Central Equatoria commemorates Peace Day in Yei

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…]

Morobo gears up for peace concert

  By James Innocent   Morobo County, in Central Equatoria State, has long been affected by the conflicts of 2016, which forced thousands to flee to neighbouring countries like Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Many lost not only their homes but also their livelihoods during the conflict. In[Read More…]

Emmanuel Christian College transitions into university

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…]

Morobo Commissioner calls for support for returnees

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…]

Yei commissioner urges youth to avoid gang activities

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…]

Civil-military dialogue calls for fostering of peace

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…]

Kajo-Keji Commissioner links NAS forces to Sunday robbery

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…]

Yei Commissioner to rehabilite bridges

By James Innocent   Yei River County Commissioner, Emmanuel Taban Seme has pledged to rehabilitate broken bridges across the town. This commitment follows a series of inspections revealing significant damage to several bridges caused by heavy rainfall. During his visit, Commissioner Emmanuel expressed gratitude to the community members for joining[Read More…]

Religious leaders call for relocation of army, rotation of commanders

By Kei Emmanuel Duku Central Equatorial State (CES) religious leaders gathered for a two-day consultative meeting from Friday, the 27th, to Saturday, the 28th, to address pressing challenges faced by local communities. The meeting culminated in a series of resolutions aimed at improving the situation for the state’s citizens. These[Read More…]

Journalists empowered in combating rumours, hate speech

By James Innocent   Over 15 journalists in the Greater Yei Counties (Yei, Lainya, Morobo and Kajo-Keji) have undergone a training aimed at enhancing their reporting skills as the slated December elections loom. It focused on equipping media professionals with the tools necessary to provide accurate information. Speaking during the[Read More…]