Central Equatoria State

Lainya County launches African Vaccination Week

By James Innocent   A week-long campaign to raise awareness about the importance of immunization, kicked off on Wednesday in Lainya County, central Equatoria state. The awareness campaign, “African Vaccination Week” (AVW) was launched by World Vision and its CORE Group partners. Over 130 community members, including government officials, local[Read More…]

“Protect your land,” Commissioner tells Juba residents

By Charles K Mark   Juba County Commissioner urges residents to develop and protect their land. Emmanuel Tete Ezbon was speaking during a memorial event of 2022 murder incident, at Lokiliri Payam. The commissioner appealed for solidarity among community members in guarding and protecting the environment, especially the land and[Read More…]

Yei teenager released after detention over filming governor’s convoy

James Innocent   A 15-year-old boy, detained by military for filming Central Equatoria State Governor’s convoy with his phone in Yei town, has been released. Charles Lokwen, who has been in detention since governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony visited Yei on 10th April 10, was release after an apology. Authorities claim[Read More…]

CEPO tasks parliament to identify illegal loggers

Charles K Mark   Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) wants the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) to investigate and identify the individuals involved in illegal logging in the state to face sanctions. CEPO’s executive director, Edmond Yakani, is advocating for an in-depth investigation into the act of illicit logging[Read More…]

Youth urged to embrace entrepreneurship, shun crimes

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   Juba County legislator has urged youth to desist from unlawful lifestyles to embrace education and entrepreneurship. Chairperson of standing specialized committee for information, youth, and sports, David Pitia Jada said youth should concentrate on improving their livelihoods. Jada made this remark during an inspection of[Read More…]

Over 500 children receive National Identity forms

By James Innocent   United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and National Refugee Affairs Commissioner in collaboration with South Sudan Police, distributed South Sudan National Identity forms to over 547 beneficiaries in Yei. These forms were specifically targeted at households comprising returnees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host communities[Read More…]

Women calls for equity, protection of children

By Kidega Livingstone   Central Equatoria State Women Union has called for equal treatment and the protection of children during festive occasions. Recognizing the significance of celebrations in fostering unity and joy, the Women’s Union emphasizes the need for parents, guardians, and society as a whole to ensure the well-being[Read More…]

World Bank team assessing Yei power project

By James Innocent   World Bank delegation visited Yei River County, Central Equatoria State to assess electricity demand and discuss a potential power rehabilitation project. Led by Country Director Firas Raad, the delegation was joined by government officials, representatives from UNOPS, and civil society organizations. Yei County Commissioner Aggrey Cyrus[Read More…]