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…]

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…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Islamic Council in Eastern Equatoria State has refuted allegations that it has passed a vote of no confidence against its secretary general. Over the weekend, the Islamic Council allegedly voted to remove Mr. Awad Omer Okot, accusing him of accusing him of committing significant violations. Mr.[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in Kapoeta North have confirmed that two children were abducted, and their mother stabbed by the abductors while returning from the garden. The incident happened mid-last week. Authorities identified the two children as Lokiritya Angeruin aged 7 years and his sister Lomor Angeruin. They were allegedly[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco South Sudan Islamic Council in Eastern Equatoria state has filed a petition of no confidence against the council secretary General, accusing him of committing significant violations of Muslim fraternity. According to the petition letter seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper Mr. Awad Omer Okot has been[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Archivists in Eastern Equatoria are being urged to enhance institutional management. Assistant Director for Record and Archive Management, Tako Peter Angelo, urged state record managers to improve their knowledge of archiving and record keeping for institutional development. Mr. Tako appreciated the state record managers’ active participation[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   A man has killed his in-law over misunderstandings at a dowry payment meeting, Authorities in Losite Payam, Ikotos County of Eastern Equatoria state, said. According to the authorities, the deceased man was pursuing his brother in-law who eloped with his sister but hadn’t paid the dowry.[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Eastern Equatoria State Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Museums, and National Heritage, is conducting a three-day record and archive keepers in Torit town. The capacity building training aims to integrate state and national records, as well as coordinate[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou   over 40 participants, drawn from the police and the media attended a two-day training on freedom of expression, access to information, and the safety of journalists. The two-day workshop, which started on Tuesday, was organized by the National Press Club (NPC) in collaboration with the[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco At least one person has been reported killed, and 34 herds of cattle were raided by suspected Turkana armed youth in Mogila Nadapal, north of Kapoeta East County, last week. Local authorities in Kapoeta East County, Eastern Equatoria State, said suspected armed Turkana youth from neighboring Kenya[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco Modi   A third training for student teachers in Eastern Equatoria State has kicked off in Torit Town. The State Minister of Education opened the training for Lafon and Imehejek student teachers on Friday. The training is being supported by the Norwegian Church Aid (NCA). Minister Lopeyok[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco Modi Eastern Equatoria State government met with Sangmu HK International Company, a Chinese-based company, to discuss investment opportunities in the state. The Chinese delegation, comprising over 10 members, discussed agriculture, mining, education, and financing as their top priorities, but the two sides are yet to sign a[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   A speedy car overturned on Magwi-Torit Road in Torit County, Eastern Equatoria State of South Sudan, causing serious injuries to four people on board. Director for traffic police in Eastern Equatoria state, 2nd Lt. Adam Satiro Emmanuel, told No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that the incident happened[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco   Eastern Equatoria state Advisor on economic affairs has called on women to embrace unity and peaceful coexistence, ahead of the planned 2024 elections. German Charles Ojok told a group of over thirty women who gathered for a two-day Political Parties Act 2012 amendment forum that they[Read More…]

By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria state Minister of Gender, Child and Social Welfare encourages mature young women to join other political parties to achieve 35% affirmative action. Minister Jenifer Nabongorika told women to select parties of their interest wisely to improve their performance and enjoy the benefits of political participation.[Read More…]