By Deng Ghai Deng Acholi Community in Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria State has rejected Limur Multipurpose Water & Resource Development Project. The insist that consultations were not done on project, recently tabled cabinet by South Sudan’s Minister of Water and Irrigation, Pal Mai Deng before cabinet. In a[Read More…]
Easter Equatoria State
Torit Mayor hardens on town cleanliness
By Ijoo Bosco Torit town mayor, Mayor Mustafa Albino has issued a provisional order, directing all residents to begin cleaning their homes, surrounding areas, access roads, and business locations effective, this month. According to the order, seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, individuals who fail to maintain cleanliness[Read More…]
EES authorities urge NGOs to avoid project duplication
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State authorities have called on developmental partners to ensure inclusive service delivery across all areas of the state while avoiding duplication of efforts in the same areas. This call was made during a one-day partner coordination forum held in Torit over the weekend. Deputy Governor,[Read More…]
EES condemns killing of SSPDF officer
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in Eastern Equatoria State have strongly condemned the killing of a South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) soldier in Kimotong payam of Budi County. The incident occurred on Sunday, drawing widespread outrage from local leaders. Peter Bosco, a member of parliament representing constituency number 19,[Read More…]
Atepi Bridge collapse cuts off farmlands, institutions
By Staff writer Heavy rains for over three consecutive days in August swept away the Atepi Bridge, isolating four villages and disrupting access to essential services such as health centers, schools, markets, and farmlands. Ayela Francis, the head teacher of Nyanciigak Nursery and Primary School, reported that the school[Read More…]
Multipurpose Centre, Special Protection Unit inaugurated in Magwi
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Government of Japan, in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), has inaugurated a Multipurpose Training Centre and Special Protection Unit in Magwi County, Eastern Equatorial State. The Special Protection Unit provides the entry points and paths for victims and witnesses to report[Read More…]
ENCROACHMENT: UPDF claims more land in Eastern Equatoria-MP
By Philip Buda Ladu A lawmaker from Eastern Equatoria State raised an urgent motion regarding border encroachment during a Council of States session on Wednesday, calling for urgent government intervention. The motion sparked a strong condemnation from members of the council, who expressed deep concern over the ongoing violations[Read More…]
Heavy rains destroy bridge linking South Sudan with Uganda
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Residents of Owinykibul Payam in Magwi County, Eastern Equatorial State, are stranded following destruction of Atepi Bridge, which links South Sudan and Uganda. The bridge was washed away by heavy rains that began on Friday evening and continued throughout the weekend. The downpour also damaged[Read More…]
Soldier batters wife to death
By Ijoo Bosco South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) soldier has been arrested for killing his wife in Sherikat military barracks in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State. According to Sector Commander Brigadier General Marino Oholong, the soldier, identified as German Tito, was under the influence of alcohol when he allegedly[Read More…]
Floods hit over 18,000 people in Lafon
By Ijoo Bosco Lafon County Commissioner, Magisto Ukach, has reported that over 18,000 people have been affected by floods in the eastern payams (administrative divisions) of his county in Eastern Equatoria State. Addressing journalists in Torit on Thursday, Ukach stated that majority of the affected areas are in the[Read More…]
Man, 48, ends life in Magwi
By Ijoo Bosco Licari Boma community in Obbo Payam, Magwi County, is grieving the loss of a 48-year-old man who tragically died by ingesting Di-Macron, a toxic chemical used for pest control. The unfortunate incident occurred on Tuesday and was confirmed by local police crime investigator 1st Lt. Atanga[Read More…]
Students unite for community service, cleaning Nimule Hospital
By Ijoo Bosco Students from Rock of Ages Adventist Nursery and Primary, Star of Hope Adventist Nursery and Primary Schools, on Monday, exemplified the spirit of community service by cleaning Nimule Hospital. The Hospital Administrator, Mr. John expressed gratitude to the management of the schools, for initiating such a[Read More…]
Insecurity spikes in Kidepo valley
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in Kidepo Valley have expressed grave concern over rising insecurity in the area. At least nine people have been killed, this month. Tito Abas Omoro Ohide, the Executive Director of Kidepo Valley in Cahari Payam, Ikotos County, provided harrowing details of the incidents. According to[Read More…]
Minister urges youth to embrace peace
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria state Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agencies, urges youth to renounce revenge and embrace peace in the state. Minister, Peter Lokeng Lotone was responding to a recent surge in insecurity along Kidepo Valley, which raises alarm in the region. On August 7th,[Read More…]
Gold Rush: Livelihoods, challenges in South Sudan’s mining sector
Kei Emmanuel Duku In South Sudan, where oil exports dominate the economy, gold mining has emerged as a crucial alternative source of income. The country also boasts of substantial mineral resources such as iron ore, limestone, diamonds, and gold, though these remain largely untapped. Mining concentrates in three main[Read More…]
Lafon appeals for urgent drug supply
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in Lafon County, Eastern Equatoria State, are requesting immediate delivery of medical supplies to all primary healthcare units across the county. Visor Likali, a state legislator representing Lafon County, raised the concerns, stating that all primary healthcare centres in the county have run out of[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria bans sale of maize stalks
By Ijoo Bosco In a move to protect the local food supply, the Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Forestry in Eastern Equatoria state has issued a ministerial order banning the sale of maize stalks (silage) or fodder for animal feed. The order, which cites a presidential decree and a[Read More…]
Lobong summons Pari leaders over closure of commissioner’s office
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State governor Louis Lobong Lojore on Tuesday summoned Lafon community leaders to address the youth aggression that led to the closure of the Lafon county commissioner’s office over the weekend. Elia John Alhaj, the state Minister of Information and Communication, described the incident as[Read More…]
Ikwotos residents blamed for illegal logging
Kei Emmanuel Duku Eastern Equatoria State government has accused residents of Hatire Payam, Ikwotos County, of colluding with foreign nationals to destroy the state’s natural resources through illegal logging. Last month, South Sudanese authorities apprehended five Ugandan nationals and one South Sudanese for engaging in illegal logging activities. The[Read More…]
Budi murder: Lobong, ministers to face MPs
By William Madouk Eastern Equatoria State governor, Luis Lobong Lojore, and five key ministers may be summoned to the parliament to clarify the alleged killing of 12 South Sudanese by Ugandan wildlife wardens in Budi County. Legislator representing Budi County in the national assembly, Oreste Lopara said twelve South[Read More…]