By Kidega Livingstone The Azande Kingdom, under the leadership of His Majesty Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, has transported a truckload of watermelon to supply markets in Juba. Speaking to journalists after the arrival of the watermelon truck, Sebit Angelo, the Minister of Azande Kingdom Representing other tribes, said this[Read More…]
Western Equatoria State
WES feeder roads rehabilitated
By Mangu Victor Equatoria Teak Company Ltd in Western Equatoria State (WES) has officially handed over rehabilitated feeder roads in Sakure Payam, Nzara County, to the State Ministry of Roads and Bridges. During a ceremony held in the Tumba area of Sakure Payam, the WES Minister of Roads and[Read More…]
WES to get Agricultural College
By Kidega Livingstone Kuda University’s administration and board of directors have announced plans to establish a new branch of the university in Nzara County, Western Equatoria State. The new branch will include a faculty of agriculture, with a focus on animal and plant husbandry. Speaking during a visit to[Read More…]
Catholic Bishop calls for a state of emergency over unrest
Kidega Livingstone Catholic Bishop of Tambura-Yambio Diocese appealed to President Salva Kiir Mayardit to declare a state of emergency in Tambura after communal attacks. Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala made the call following spate of attacks in Tambura County of Western Equatoria State that has displaced many people. On Thursday,[Read More…]
Commissioner trashes call for exit
By Charles K Mark Mundri West County Commissioner has trashed a petition issued by a section of youth to the local government in Western Equatoria State, calling for her removal. Zelipher Dawa Justine blasted the petition, calling it “nonsense”, when No. 1 Citizen Newspaper contacted her on the matter.[Read More…]
Futuyo urges unified forces to combat crimes
By Alex Digi Western Equatoria State governor urges recently deployed Unified Forces to step up and take charge of the security of the state. General Alfred Futuyo Karaba on Friday visited the Unified Forces deployed at Yambio military base in Western Equatoria state. The governor explained that some criminals[Read More…]
Intercultural gala unites ethnicities in WES
By Charles K Mark Peace partners have taken to utilize various forms of artistic expression and cultural events to spread messages of unity and harmony throughout the country. Peace events were held in different parts of the country over the weekend including one in Western Equatoria state where people[Read More…]
Lawmakers reject ‘dead Budget’
By Mangu Victor Western Equatoria State Legislative Assembly has rejected a draft budget for the fiscal year 2022/2023 after it took long to be tabled before the August House. Yesterday, the State Minister of Finance, Willam Adreano Baiki showed up in parliament and presented the budget for the last[Read More…]
Western Equatoria to rehabilitate Kuyangu Bridge
By Alex Digi Western Equatoria State government plans to rehabilitate a vital bridge which was washed out by heavy rain. Kuyangu Bridge, located 9km from Ibba, 82KM from Yambio, built by the British in 1975, fell victim to heavy downpour, last week. State Minister of Information, Isaac Mursal said[Read More…]
Mundri demands separate state
By Alex Daniel Digi Greater Mundri communities submitted a letter to South Sudan’s President, Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, through the state governor requesting the creation of a new state in Western Equatoria. Silvester Juma Tanga, chairperson of the Greater Mundri Communities, stated in a letter signed on 11th October[Read More…]
FM radio innovator seeks support, safety
By Jackson Gaaniko Seven years ago, a young man, innovated an FM Radio with a signal covering about 60 households in Yambio Municipality, Western Equatoria State. A 23-year-old Andrea Angelo Atoroba, who named his innovative radio station, St. Tereza FM, works with three employees to broadcast information to the[Read More…]
Azande Monarch takes on witchcraft
By Jackson Gaaniko Azande king, His Majesty, Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, is moving to abolish witchcraft practices in his kingdom. King Rikito vowed to ban the traditional bewitching act in the Azande kingdom due to its detrimental impact on the lives of the common people. He made the statement[Read More…]
Azande King wants subjects to grow traditional crops
By Jackson Gaaniko Azande king in Western Equatoria State, His Majesty King Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, is urging all the clans within the kingdom to promote and grow traditional crops. King Atoroba spoke on Saturday, September 30, while addressing the Avungara clan of the Azande people. He advised all the[Read More…]
Yambio gets new urban water supply System
By Charles K. Mark South Sudan government, UNICEF, and partners witnessed inauguration urban water supply system in Yambio town, Western Equatoria State, on Thursday. Estimated to serve about 45,600 urban residents, the project marks a significant step to sustainable and safe water supply to foster better health and improve lives.[Read More…]
Nutritionist calls for six months exclusive breastfeeding
By Jackson Gaaniko As Western Equatoria state celebrated World Breastfeeding Week, a nutritionist urged mothers to provide six months of exclusive breastfeeding to babies. The world commemorates World Breastfeeding Day annually from 1st to 7 of August but in Western Equatoria state, the event was marked last week. Mr. Natemo William[Read More…]
Council of States summons governor Futuyo over insecurity
By staff writer The Council of State has summoned the Governor of Western Equatoria State Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba to Juba to answer questions regarding insecurity in the state. In a letter signed by Deng Deng Akoon, the Western Equatoria governor will have to explain the encroachment into South Sudan[Read More…]
Azande King jets to USA for 1st Anniversary
By staff writer The king of the Azande kingdom Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue left South Sudan to United States of America for the 1st Anniversary celebration which will take place this month. According to the kingdom’s press secretary, Jackson Gaaniko, the king was invited by members of Azande community living[Read More…]
Independence tournament kicks off in Ezo County
By Victor Mangu Western Equatoria State’s Ezo County commissioner, Abel Sudani has organized inter-Payam tournament to get people together and interact. The event that started on 29th June 2023 is expected to end on 9th July 2023 during South Sudan’s independence anniversary. According to Sudani, the tournament under the theme[Read More…]
Governor denies US accusations
By Gladys Fred Kole Western Equatoria Governor has denied committing crimes levied against him and called on the United State Department of the Treasury to provide evidence over the latest sanctions. Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba also threatened to take watertight legal suit against the institution. United States on Tuesday sanctioned[Read More…]
Churches push for Tombura peace conference
By Alex Digi South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) committee is in Western Equatoria State as part of the consultation process before the Tombura Peace Conference. The highly anticipated peace conference is in an effort to address the conflict between the two ethnicities, Azande and Balanda. Tombura County in Western[Read More…]