By Bosco Bush Authorities and residents of Yei River County have reported a concerning increase in abductions, raising security alerts in the area. The abductions are believed to be carried out by members of the National Salvation Front (NAS) rebel group. On the evening of Thursday, July 4, 2024,[Read More…]
Central Equatoria State
#BREAKING NEWS# GUNSHOTS DEAFEN YEI RESIDENTS
Residents of Yei town were treated to deafening gunshots, last night in what later transpired to be an attempted incursion by suspected National Salvation Front rebels. Yei River County Commissioner, Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa has this to say about the shooting. “There was an abduction attempt at 8:15pm from armed men[Read More…]
Commissioner urges Rokon Demarcation plan
By Bosco Bush Juba County Commissioner, Emmanuel Tete is urging the communities of Rokon Payam to accelerate demarcation and urbanization plan for the area and its neighboring Payams. He made this call during the Feast of St. Peter the Apostle celebration held by the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba on[Read More…]
Yei Commissioner urges citizens to embark on agriculture
By James Innocent In the face of a growing population of returnees and internally displaced persons in Yei, the county commissioner has issued a strong call for citizens to embrace agriculture as a means of ensuring food security in the region. Over the past year, Yei has seen an[Read More…]
Communities call for partners to support development initiatives
By James Innocent Communities in Greater Yei have called on partners to support development initiative in the four counties. The call came during one-day Durable Solution Workshop organized by International Organization for Migration (IOM), in Yei town. Bombe Joseph, an official with international Organization (IOM) said Durable Solution project[Read More…]
Detest early marriage, students urged
By James Innocent Students and young generation should know their purpose of studying instead of rushing to early marriage. Kikiji National orphanage’s Executive director, Dominic Living Wawa offered the advice to students during a one-day career guidance and counselling in Yei. “They are the future of this new nation[Read More…]
Mental health cases increase amid economic hardship
By James Innocent Mental health problems are becoming rampant in Yei River County due to the economic hardship facing citizens. Deputy Executive Director of Yei River County, Ezibon Gale Simon revealed during a training conducted by International Organization for Migration (IOM). “Many are staying without food and accessing[Read More…]
Land Disputes a major cause of Insecurity, says CES Speaker
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Speaker of Central Equatorial State Transitional Legislative Assembly attributes the rampant insecurity in the state to cases of land grabbing. Rt. Hon. Peter Wani Elia Kulang said that the issue consequently hinders the state from attain peace. “Land issues have become a major challenge in[Read More…]
CES launches trauma healing program
By Kidega Livingstone Central Equatoria state launches trauma healing in Central following rampant cases of distress and disorder (mental illness) among the people of South Sudan. Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative under takes the program with other stakeholders. Speaking during the launch, Provincial Secretary for the Episcopal Church of[Read More…]
Soldier detained over shooting of minor
By Kei Emmanuel Duku An army officer is in police custody on suspicion of shooting of a 12-year-old boy at Midan Jamus playground in Munuki residential area on Wednesday. South Sudan Police Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin, detailed the incident, saying a soldier, who was guarding a nearby house,[Read More…]
CES lawmakers trained on conflict resolution
By Charles K Mark Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI) has commenced a four-day training program for approximately 50 members of the Central Equatoria State (CES) Parliament. The training is focused on conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and good governance. It is expected to equip the CES parliamentarians with the necessary[Read More…]
Land grabbing, insecurity threatens Mangalla community
By Kidega Livingstone Mangalla Payam community in Juba County, Central Equatoria State, over the weekend met with the State Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo, to address pressing issues in their locality. During the meeting, the Mangalla community leaders voiced concerns over land grabbing and random arrests occurring in their[Read More…]
Yei returnees coping up despite challenges
By James innocent Returnees who had fled to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have started settling in Senema Sub-Boma, Otogo Payam of Yei River County, despite facing numerous challenges. Authorities of Yei River County visited the returnees on Friday, accompanied by the Head Chief of Ombasi and the[Read More…]
Morobo County in frantic move to stop illegal logging
By Bosco Bush Government of Morobo County in Central Equatoria State has banned illegal logging and large-scale tree-cutting for commercial purposes in a move to mitigate the effects of climate change. The decision is also part of an effort to preserve valuable forest resources in the county. In a[Read More…]
Lantoto National Park restoration project kicks off
By James Innocent A new initiative to restore Lantoto National Park is set to begin in August 2024. A team from the National Ministry of Wildlife Conservation, African Wildlife Park, and Wildlife Incubation Development met with Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa, Commissioner of Yei River County, to provide an update on[Read More…]
Yei prepares to receive Jadalla
By James Innocent The people of Yei River County are preparing and eagerly awaiting the arrival of Governor, Augustino Jadalla Wani. In preparation for the governor’s upcoming tour of the state’s six counties, over ten reception committees have been formed in Yei. The date of the visit is yet[Read More…]
Respect chain of command, Jadalla tells cabinet
By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria State (CES) Governor Augustino Jadallah has warned state officials and lawmakers against misusing titles and called on them to respect the chain of command in government operations. The directive was issued during a meeting of the CES Council of Ministers, according to the[Read More…]
Devastating floods threaten Juba Nabari
By Kidega Livingstone Residents of Juba Nabari West, Block 2 are increasingly concerned about the flood water that surges through their neighbourhood during the rainy season. The rushing water, which flows from the Simoni Jada Bridge, has affected thousands of households, causing displacement of many people after it destroyed[Read More…]
Jadalla calls for strengthening SPLM party policies
By Staff writer Central Equatoria State’s Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) chairperson, Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has called for the state leadership to put more effort into ensuring the effective implementation of the party’s policies. Jadalla made this call during a meeting with the party leadership of the state[Read More…]
Jadalla forms committees to investigate loopholes
By Charles K. Mark Central Equatoria State Governor Augustino Jadalla Wani Kamilo has formed committees to investigate and address irregularities within state institutions. In Gubernatorial Order No. 01/2024, Governor Jadalla formed a State Committee to scrutinize the financial records, approved budgets, revenue collections, and investments across various state departments.[Read More…]