By Ijoo Bosco The head chief of Lobone Payam in Magwi County has urged communities to contribute to the reduction of land conflicts for the sake of peace. This appeal comes in the wake of a recent dispute between two communities in Lobone Payam, which escalated into destructive incidents on[Read More…]

  By Ijoo Bosco   A gang of unidentified youths brutally attacked and hacked to death 18-year-old Akena Robin Okeny, a local sports center operator in Lobure Boma of Magwi Payam. Local officials confirmed the incident, expressing deep concern over the increasing fear among residents caused by gangs terrorizing the[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Lutheran World Federation, an NGO funded by Bread for the World, donated 20 tons of school supplies to five Primary Schools in Magwi County on Thursday. Speaking during the donation Mrs. Annet Keji the education officer for LWF said the scholastic materials were funded by the[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   At least two people have lost their lives, and one other is in critical condition in Burung village, Isoke Payam, Ikwoto County. The clash occurred due to a misunderstanding related to cattle duties, according to the Executive Director of the Defunct Kidepo, Tito Abas. Abas explained[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Italian Development Agency (AVSI) has launched nutrition support program to fight malnutrition among children in Magwi County. The program’s theme is “Eat Well or Die Early,” was launched on 14th March, this year. The program aims to detect cases of malnutrition in children at the community[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   A devastating fire wreaked havoc in Palwar village, Magwi County engulfing 34 grass-thatched houses and destroying 48 individual farmlands. Mr. James Olaa Abora, the Chief of Palwar explained that the incident occurred between February and March. Unintended fires ravaged 14 peanut farmlands, 20 sorghum fields, and[Read More…]

Magwi mortuary construction commences By Ijoo Bosco Magwi Central Boma communities have come together in full force to initiate the construction of a mortuary at the Magwi primary healthcare centre. The work began with the excavation of the foundation, marking the start of a long-awaited project. This development comes in[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission in Eastern Equatoria State, Becky Ayaa Obong, has urged the citizens of Magwi County to put aside their political differences and prioritize development as their common goal. Expressing concern over how insecurity has impeded socio-economic and educational activities in various[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Eastern Equatoria state governor Louis Lobong Lojore has called on citizens to engage in large-scale farming as a means to combat economic hardships caused by persistent inflation. The directive was announced during the International Women’s Day celebration at Torit Freedom Square. State governor Louis Lobong Lojore[Read More…]

By: Ijoo Bosco   A section of civil society organizations in eastern Equatoria state have differed idea on proposal to boycott United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Torit office events. The state civil society Network, chairperson, Onen Charles Lokwaruk had accused (UNMISS) Torit field office and the Relief and Rehabilitation[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Magwi county police raise concern at the rate men compete for women with aggression, in the county. Police crime officer reveals that 75 % of violence among men in the community is as a result of scramble over women. Crime officer, 1st Lt Atanga David Ogeno[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Eastern Equatoria State has described a comedy video titled “Gospel of the Truth” by comedian Feel Free allegedly targeting Governor Louis Lobong Lojore, as false. In a video posted on social media platforms, Comedian Feel Free claimed Lobong was exploiting the state’s gold resources with several[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Magwi County Health Department in Eastern Equatoria State has directed all drug sellers, clinics, and pharmacy owners within the county to register, effective March 5th, 2024. A letter issued by the Pharmaceutical Supervisor, Mrs. Olga Eunice Odera, and seen by this outlet instructed all drug shops[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Twelve teachers from hard-to-reach schools in Magwi and Obbo Payam of Eastern Equatoria State completed a 12-day training program organized by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in collaboration with the Magwi County Education Department. The program concluded with a call for teachers to apply[Read More…]