By Ijoo Bosco Traffic police in Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria State are investigating a circumstance in which a 38-year-old man was found dead along Magwi Abara Road on Thursday evening. Suspecting that the deceased might have been knocked down by a speeding car, the police appealed for information[Read More…]
Easter Equatoria State
Budi County vows to end cattle theft, road ambushes
By Jino Wilson In a move towards peace and reconciliation, Budi County communities of Eastern Equatoria State have pledged to stop hiding suspects involved in cattle theft and road ambushes. This commitment comes ahead of a peace dialogue scheduled for mid-February between Budi and Ikoto counties. Community leaders, youths,[Read More…]
Budi County trains 72 Community Police officers
By Jino Wilson Budi County authorities of Eastern Equatoria State graduated 72 community police officers, including 66 males, 6 females, and 1 person with a disability on Tuesday. Graduates have undergone a month-long training program to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to support public safety[Read More…]
Youth demand sports for peace
By Jino Wilson Venansio Budi County youths in Eastern Equatoria State are calling on gov’t and partners to support sport for peace in order to cement broken relationship with neighboring communities of Ikotos County. Lotukei Payam youth leaders in Budi County, Mr. Alfred Odong made the call on 26th[Read More…]
Security traces killers of 7 gold miners
By Charles K Mark Security forces in Kapoeta South County, Eastern Equatoria State, are pursuing a group of armed attackers who killed seven people on Friday, last week. Commissioner of Kapoeta South, Lominit Angelo, confirmed that the Friday incident happened in an area called Lorobala in Namorunyang village. He[Read More…]
Parents urged to report teenage pregnancies
By Odoch Ben Sylvester Paramount Chief of Magwi County is calling on parents to report any cases of teenage pregnancy to the relevant authorities instead of concealing them. This appeal comes in response to the realization by the chief’s office that several incidents of teenage pregnancy remain unreported, leading[Read More…]
Magwi inter-payam tournament: Eight teams await quarter-finals
By Odoch Ben Sylvester Magwi County inter-Payam tournament for boys has reached a thrilling stage, with eight out of the 16 participating Payams eagerly awaiting the quarter-finals set to kick off on Saturday, January 20th. The first match will feature Pogee taking on Lobone, sparking anticipation among fans and[Read More…]
Activist calls for security deployment in gov’t institutions
By Ijoo Bosco An activist in Eastern Equatoria State calls on the government to deploy armed personnel to safeguard vital state institutions and ensure their safety and security. Flora Sebit Jada, who works for the Women Agency for Progress Organization, urges the government to replace unarmed security guards[Read More…]
Budi County hands over three Ugandan suspects
Budi County authorities, Eastern Equatoria State have handed over three suspected cattle raiders from Kathile Sub-County of Kaabong district to the Ugandan government. They were arrested on November 21, 2023, by the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSDF) at Himan Boma Lotukei Payam. On Feb. 5th, 2023, the three suspects,[Read More…]
Three died in tragic accident
By Ijoo Bosco Two teenagers and an elderly woman died when Land cruiser overturned between Chalamini and Hiyala Payam while traveling from Imehejek administrative area to Torit town. Eastern Equatoria state Police Director of Crimes, Adam Satiro, reported that the vehicle overturned in a washup area caused by mountain[Read More…]
SPLM vows to nurture young people
By Ijoo Bosco Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Students’ League members at Dr. John Garang Memorial Senior Secondary School met with the Party’s state Secretary, German Charles Ojok. The students attended a two-day orientation seminar at the party Secretariat Hall, where Vice President Dr. James Wani Igga and 2nd[Read More…]
Youth conclude empowerment training
By Ijoo Bosco A one-day workshop for youth skills empowerment and development in Eastern Equatoria State, Torit has concluded on Tuesday. The Vocational Skills Development Organization (VOSDO) collaborated with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to train the youth. The Seed 4 Youth project was awarded to VOSDO to[Read More…]
About 30 varieties of sorghum seeds launched
By Ijoo Bosco International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC) a non-governmental organization on Tuesday, November 14 launched sorghum seeds verities in Magwi Center. The launch brought together farmers, cooperative societies, county agriculture department officials, and supporting partners from various parts of Magwi Payams. IFDC Deputy Project Manager, Mr. Yoga Mario, stated[Read More…]
Torit objects ‘land belongs to the people of South Sudan’ clause
By Ijoo Bosco Land administrators in Eastern Equatoria State have expressed confusion over the statement “land belongs to the people of South Sudan” as outlined in the proposed land policy. Participants who attended a consultative workshop on the Land Policy, after deliberation, decided that the phrase be replaced with “land[Read More…]
Torit fares soar over fuel costs
By Ijoo Bosco Public transport operators in Eastern Equatoria have increased fares due to rising fuel prices and spare parts costs, as a result of the continuous weakening of the pound against the US dollar. The Drivers and Transport Union said other factors include increased prices of goods in the[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria consults on Constitution-Making
By Ijoo Bosco United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, has held a two-day consultation for youth across Eastern Equatoria state as part of the permanent constitution-making process in South Sudan. The consultation[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria grapples with TB
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State health authorities are facing challenges in treating an increasing number of Tuberculosis (TB) patients in Torit town, the state capital. The Department of Tuberculosis at Torit Civil Hospital said there is a lack of major basic admission wards and necessary services for sick TB[Read More…]
Ugandan, Kenyan raiders put out of action
By Ijoo Bosco Local authorities in Lotukei Payam of Budi County, Eastern Equatoria State, have confirmed that three suspected raiders from Dodoth of Uganda and Turkana of Kenya were killed following a cattle raid in the area on Monday. Authorities reported that three kraals have been raided and local youth[Read More…]
MPs training on leadership, human rights
By Ijoo Bosco Over sixty lawmakers and civil society representatives are undergoing training in Torit town on leadership, peace, and human rights. The five-day training session is being organized by the Whittaker Peace Development Initiative (WPDI). Alexander Moro, program coordinator for WPDI said they focus on empowering leaders through[Read More…]
Medical Students commence national examinations
By Ijoo Bosco At least one hundred and eighty-six (186) medical students at Torit Health Science Institute are sitting for the National Health Professional Examination Board (NHPEB) exams. The NHPEB examination started on Monday. The State Minister of General Education, Koteen Thomas Piya, advised the students to be confident without[Read More…]