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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

By Alex Digi Western Equatoria State government, in South Sudan has procured 11 vehicles for the state constitutional post holders to ease their mobility while discharging their duties. The state government used its own local revenue to buy the 11 vehicles. Speaker of the state Legislative Assembly, deputy speaker, two[Read More…]

By Alex Digi Majority of the cattle reported to have been roaming the vicinities of Western Equatoria State, destroying farm crops in greater Mundri, are reportedly leaving the area. The State Governor, Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba had issued a 7-day ultimatum for the herders presumed to be from Bor in[Read More…]

By Alex Digi Western Equatoria State in South Sudan has given a one-week ultimatum to the roaming cattle keepers to vacate the state with all their cattle. The State Governor, Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba traveled to Kotobi Payam in Mundri West, on Wednesday to meet the cattle keepers and farmers[Read More…]

By Alex Digi Governor of South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba has warned the youth against involving in dirty politics. Lt. Gen Futuyo made the statement during inauguration of a maternity ward in Madebe Payam of Ibba County. The governor alleged that the youth were solicited[Read More…]

By Victor Mangu South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State Minister of General Education and Instruction on Wednesday appeared on the floor of the state Transitional Legislative Assembly, in response to a summons by the parliament. Minister Grace Apollo Musa honoured lawmakers’ demand to answer questions on the status of education and[Read More…]

By Alex Digi Norwegian ambassador to South Sudan, Linken Nymann Benyman on Tuesday visited Western Equatoria State to assess projects funded by the Norwegian Government. UN Food and Agricultural Organization [FAO] implements the projects. Speaking to the media in Yambio, Ambassador Nymann said the Norwegian government also supports the implementation[Read More…]

By Victor Mangu A first ever mental health clinic has been inaugurated in Nzara County of Western Equatoria State. The Mental Health clinic, at St. Theresa Mission Hospital Nzara is church based and supported by Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB), while the government will give directive and support. The state[Read More…]

By William Madouk Teachers in Yambio of Western Equatoria State are demanding higher pay from the government in exchange for quality education. Welcoming the presidential order announcing free education in the country, the teachers are concerned about the impact on quality education if government does not address their challenges. Head[Read More…]

By William Madouk Lawmakers hailing from Balanda have bitterly dismissed an allegation that their community, alongside other armed groups had been fighting the Azande people. This comes after an April 26 and 28 reports by some MPs from Western Equatoria who alleged that Balanda community is supported by state authorities,[Read More…]