By Ijoo Bosco Modi At least five people have been arrested in the Nadapal border town of Kapoeta East County in Eastern Equatoria State over the shooting of SSPDF soldiers. The event reportedly happened last week when the soldiers were gathering timber to pitch their tents when they encountered armed[Read More…]
Easter Equatoria State
Minister cautions journalist, artists against hate speech
By Ijoo Bosco Modi The state minister of Culture, Youth and Sport has called on Eastern Equatoria media practitioners and artists to desist from hate speech as the country heads for the 2024 election. Margrate Idwa Okuye, while closing a five-day training by “I am Peace Africa” on election reporting[Read More…]
Farmers appeal for support
By Ijoo Bosco Modi Chairperson of Magwi County Agriculture Union has urged the government and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the county to support the sector. Mr. Lotto Joseph, said farmers need Saving and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) to boost their production. SACCOs are voluntary associations where members regularly pool their[Read More…]
Police urged to exercise professionalism
By Ijoo Bosco Modi Eastern Equatoria state police commissioner urged police to uphold professionalism and ensure safety and security without fear or favor, in line with the South Sudan constitution. Major General James Monday Enoka asserts that the police are tasked with fostering a secure, stable and safe nation where[Read More…]
Lobong urges Pibor traders to embrace peace
By Aweye Teddy Onam Eastern Equatoria State governor, Louis Lobong has urged businessmen from Gumuruk in Pibor to embrace peace to avoid destruction of trade. Lobong was addressing a group of cattle traders on Wednesday who trekked for 21 days with 300 cattle to reach Torit last Saturday. During his[Read More…]
Torit education managers get training
By Ijoo Bosco Modi The National Ministry of General Education and Instruction has completed a three-day training program for over 100 head teachers and supervisors in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State. The training aimed to equip education managers with the skills to effectively monitor and evaluate the performance of their teachers[Read More…]
Residents concerned of garbage
By Ijoo Bosco Modi Residents of Ingili village in Kilio Boma of Magwi Payam have raised alarm over the reckless open dumping of garbage in their area, exposing them to risks of infection. Magwi residential areas and markets are choking on uncollected garbage, putting the health of Ingili residents at[Read More…]
Iswore chief freed
By Ijoo Bosco Modi Magwi county authorities have confirmed the release of Iswore paramount chief Patrick Olweny Amuna and his three colleagues after two weeks’ detention. The Chief and his colleagues were arrested from the contested Iswore boma between Ikwoto and Magwi county. He was arrested by the state SSPDF[Read More…]
HIV surges in Eastern Equatoria State
By Ijoo Bosco Modi An increase in HIV/AIDS infections among adolescents and youth in Eastern Equatoria state of South Sudan is worrying. International Centre for Aids Care and Treatment Program, (ICAP), an organization managing HIV/AIDS in Eastern Equatoria State, has expressed. The organization termed the new insurgence in HIV infection[Read More…]
Jiggers invade community in Eastern Equatoria state
By Ijoo Bosco Modi Several villages in Iswore Boma in Eastern Equatoria state of South Sudan, have been invaded parasitic Jiggers. The affected villages include Iswore, Gara, Argentina, Kicenga, Tingili, Lobone, hai Matara,Tingili, Kicenga and Lomarate center, among others. According to Iswore Boma Chief, David Ochan, since May last year,[Read More…]
Returnees protest over hunger By Ijoo Bosco Modi Over 200 returnees from Maji, Uganda, marched to the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) office in Magwi County to demand basic needs and services. The group, which includes women, children, and elderly people, said they started their journey at 5 a.m. from[Read More…]
Senior NCP member joins SPLM
By Ijoo Bosco Modi Chairperson for the National Congress Party in Eastern Equatoria state has joined the ruling Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) party. Anthony Fermato Jacob has been serving the NCP as a chairperson for over 30 years and has served in various roles, including a commissioner in Torit[Read More…]
Army warns against disrespect
By Bida Elly David Communities in Eastern Equatoria state’s Pageri area have been advised against having strained relationships with the military stationed there to maintain order and security. In recent months, residents have complained of a series of insecurity incidents believed to have been caused by military officers stationed there.[Read More…]
Clerics’ heart on rebuilding shattered Church
By Bida Elly David Following decades of violence that claimed thousands of lives and torn up Our Lady of Assumption Loa Parish, the clerics of Catholic Archdiocese of Torit have vowed to rebuild it. This pledge was made during the commemoration of Patron Saint feast of Our Lady of Assumption[Read More…]
South Sudan food insecurity: Holding on to hope the rains will not fail
By IFRC Most countries in the Horn of Africa are reporting up to their fourth consecutive failed rainy season. Attributable to climate change, drought has pushed communities across the continent to life-threatening levels of hunger. Anne Wanjiru, IFRC Senior Communications Officer, reports on the situation in South Sudan. Kapoeta, in[Read More…]
One soldier killed four injured in car ambush
By Gladys Fred Kole An ambush on Eastern Equatoria state government vehicle along Torit-Kapoeta Road at Camp-15 has left one wildlife warden dead and four other soldiers wounded. The minister of information and communication in Eastern Equatoria State, Patrick Oting, confirmed the incident to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper via[Read More…]