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Futuyo sets measures for work hours

By Bosco Bush   Governor of Western Equatoria State, Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba has issued stringent measure on time management during work hours. The governor bans social gatherings and sale of alcohol during work hours, a move meant to boost agricultural productivity in the rainy season. Futuyo’s press secretary, Alex[Read More…]

Over 15,000 farmers receive inputs

By Yang Ater Yang   Government of Lakes State in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, has distributed agricultural inputs to over 15,000 individuals. Abraham Madit, a beneficiary in Rumbek East County, expressed his gratitude to the FAO for providing vegetable seeds, fishing nets,[Read More…]

Co-wife commits suicide after dispute

By Hou Akot Hou   A young woman, around 18 years old, tragically took her own life over the weekend in the Maper-West neighborhoods of Aweil Town, Northern Bahr El Gazal State. The deceased, identified as Adhet Deng Chol, was reported to have quarreled with her co-wife, with whom she[Read More…]

Land grabbing, insecurity threatens Mangalla community

By Kidega Livingstone   Mangalla Payam community in Juba County, Central Equatoria State, over the weekend met with the State Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo, to address pressing issues in their locality. During the meeting, the Mangalla community leaders voiced concerns over land grabbing and random arrests occurring in their[Read More…]

Over 20 pastoralists arrested in Lainya

By Bosco Bush   Authorities in Lainya County, Central Equatoria State, have arrested at least 22 Ambororo cattle herders on the orders of the County Commissioner, citing environmental damage and non-compliance with directives. On Saturday, June 15th, 2024, Lainya County Commissioner Emmanuel Khamis directed the local security forces to conduct[Read More…]

One dead, 6 wounded in cattle camp clash

By Yang Ater Yang Clashes between cattle keepers in Alau cattle camp have left one person dead and six others wounded, according to the Lakes State Police. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Saturday, Police Spokesman Major Elijah Mabor Makuac explained that the altercation began when two young[Read More…]