The governor of Warrap State, Ambassador Bol Wek Agoth, has committed to enhancing the welfare of the army during the enforcement of a state of emergency in the region. Speaking to Division 11 at Majaktiit military barracks, Wek emphasised the importance of improving the living conditions of soldiers to facilitateContinue Reading
The Eastern Equatoria State Governor, Louis Lobong Lojore, has reiterated his call for the complete removal of all cattle from Magwi County. Governor Lobong made this appeal during an ordination ceremony at Our Lady of Assumption Parish Catholic Church in Loa on Friday. He expressed concern over the reappearance ofContinue Reading
Hundreds of worshippers assembled at St. Mary Catholic Cathedral in Yambio on Friday to mark the Feast of Holy Mary, Mother of Jesus Christ, a revered celebration in the Catholic Church. During the ceremony, more than 700 members of the Legion of Mary reaffirmed their dedication to following the exampleContinue Reading
The Governor of Lakes State, Rin Tueny Mabor, has officially promoted Cuei-adukan and Abien-ajok Bomas to the status of Payams in Rumbek Central County. This decision was made through a gubernatorial decree, resulting in Rumbek Central County now having a total of 7 Payams. Sultan Lueth Marial Buoc, the ExecutiveContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Kworijik-Luri community in Central Equatoria State has reached out to the government to address escalating insecurity, land conflicts, and the presence of armed cattle herders in their region. A delegation from the community, comprising elders, chiefs, parliamentarians, women, and youth representatives, held a meeting on Thursday withContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Heavy fighting between the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) and the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) in Yei River County has left at least 17 soldiers dead, according to statements from opposition forces. The clashes erupted early on Saturday at around 5:00 a.m. when SPLA-IOContinue Reading
(AWEIL EAST COUNTY) – A woman is in custody in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State after allegedly stabbing her co-wife to death in a family dispute, according to local officials. The incident took place in Rum-rol, Madhol Payam, Aweil East County, and has left the community in shock. The deceasedContinue Reading
Police in Western Equatoria State have announced the arrest of five suspects in connection with the killing of a senior education official who was fatally shot at his home earlier this month. Peter Michael Mbia, the director general of the Ministry of General Education and Instruction in the state, wasContinue Reading
A recent training session conducted by local NGO Bridge for Social Service (BRISS) in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) saw 35 Warrap State journalists gather at Salam Hotel in Kuajok town to enhance their reporting skills in conflict areas. Themed “Peace and Community Cohesion,” the one-day workshopContinue Reading
(JONGLEI STATE, BOR COUNTY) – The town of Bor has been without electricity for nearly a week following the shutdown of its main power station for scheduled maintenance, leaving residents, businesses and public services struggling to adapt. The blackout which began on Monday has now entered its sixth day. ManyContinue Reading
