By Ijoo Bosco A civil society group in Eastern Equatoria State has expressed concerns over control of political and civil space in South Sudan ahead of December 2024 general elections. Addressing a group of state civil societies organization on Thursday, the executive director of Peace Link Foundation, Charles Okullo[Read More…]
Easter Equatoria State
FAO, gov’t launch seed distribution in Torit
By Ijoo Bosco In a joint effort, Eastern Equatoria state government and United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO) launched seed distribution program in Torit town on Tuesday. The initiative aims at supporting agricultural activities during the main planting season, to benefit about 49,230 households in Torit town and[Read More…]
Locoto yearns for better school structure
By Jino Wilson Residents of Locoto Boma in Budi County, Eastern Equatoria State, are urging the government to prioritize construction of a permanent school in the area. Currently, learners at Nangorilem Primary School are enduring lessons under trees, with instruction frequently interrupted during the rainy season. Dario Lokiru, a[Read More…]
Warriors abandon raiding for peace
By Jino Wilson Vinansio Budi and Ikotos Counties in Eastern Equatoria State witnessed a remarkable event as two influential warriors, publicly denounced cattle raiding. Mr. Cypriano Lorwagira and Martin Komol, announced their commitment to refrain from participating in cattle raiding activities and embrace peaceful coexistence. The two warriors have[Read More…]
Magwi commissioner prioritizes security
By Ijoo Bosco A newly appointed commissioner of Magwi County assumed his duties on Wednesday last week, with a strong focus on addressing the pressing security issues in the county. Speaking during the welcoming ceremony, Pole Pole Benjamin Olum emphasised the importance of leaving the past behind and embarking[Read More…]
Mayor urges traders to light up Torit town
By Ijoo Bosco Torit mayor has called on the community to prioritize lighting up the town in order to address rising incidences of criminal activities. Speaking at a meeting with businesses community, Albino Zachariah said that Torit town has gained a reputation for being in darkness, making it susceptible[Read More…]
Lobong directs commissioners to promote agriculture
By Ijoo Bosco Governor Louis Lobong Lojore of Eastern Equatoria state has directed newly sworn-in county commissioners to focus on educating citizens about the benefits of agriculture. Governor Lobong urged the commissioners to actively engage and educate their communities on ways to enhance their livelihoods. Recognizing the prevailing economic[Read More…]
Community urged to reduce land conflicts
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…]
Teenager hacked to death
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…]
Magwi receives scholastic materials
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…]
Two dead, one injured in misunderstanding over cattle
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…]
Three arrested for raping a 14-year-old girl
By Ijoo Bosco Three members of a gang have been apprehended for allegedly raping a 14-year-old teenager in the Eastern Equatoria State capital, Torit, authorities confirmed. On 3 March, one of the gang members reportedly lured the girl from her home and delivered her to his group which then[Read More…]
Torit graduates 19 nutritionists
By Ijoo Bosco Torit Nutrition Training Center, in partnership with Caritas Luxembourg passed out 19 community nutritionists who completed a nine-month certificate course. Held at the Torit Municipal Council in Eastern Equatoria State, the ceremony marked the sixth graduation of nutritionists who have been trained to combat malnutrition in[Read More…]
Imurok welcomes church donations
By Ijoo Bosco A presiding bishop of Grace Gospel Church, in collaboration with Pastors Network of Evangelical Churches and People of Hope, donated second-hand clothes to the Imurok community in Torit County. Bishop Joshua Lokurdek distributed second-hand clothes and shoes to the community, with the aim of encouraging parents[Read More…]
AVSI launches nutrition program in Magwi
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…]
Wildfires rages havoc in Magwi
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…]
Magwi community urged to unite
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…]
Community welcomes Lobong’s calls for massive farming
By Ijoo Bosco Community leaders in Torit have warmly received Governor Louis Lobong’s plea to allocate land for cultivation to combat the prevailing economic hardships within Torit County. Chief Elias Oboi Akilo, a respected figure in the community, commended Governor Lobong for advocating for the cultivation of land to[Read More…]
Lobong directs leaders to avail farm land
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria state has issued a directive to the authorities in Torit County to provide land for citizens to cultivate and combat the looming hunger. Governor Louis Lobong Lojore appealed to indigenous of Torit County in neighbouring villages to allocate land for metropolitan communities to grow[Read More…]