(YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA) – A new report has revealed that 92 percent of South Sudanese citizens do not have written wills, leaving families vulnerable to property disputes, exploitation and financial insecurity when a loved one dies. The findings were released at a high level policy dialogue in Yambio organised byContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – Western Equatoria State is set to end a three year absence of a functioning budget after the arrival of a high level delegation from the National Ministry of Finance and support from the World Bank. A team from Juba, led by Mr Deng Marial Agoc of the NationalContinue Reading
(WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE) – A delegation from Equatorial Teak Company, based in Nzara County, has raised serious concerns over land disputes threatening its agricultural operations during a courtesy visit to Governor Barrister James Al Taib Jazz Berapai. The company’s delegation, led by Mr Ian Peterson, initially commended the new GovernorContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – Western Equatoria State Governor James Al-Teib Berapai has called on citizens to use land responsibly and to formalise ownership as a foundation for economic development, investment and social stability. The Governor made the remarks on Sunday during a thanksgiving ceremony at the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS)Continue Reading
To the Management of Achai Company, I write with deep concern regarding the rollout and promotion of MTN MOMO services in Western Equatoria State. While MOMO and MOMO Pay present valuable opportunities for financial inclusion and convenience, many communities across the state, particularly in rural areas, have not been adequatelyContinue Reading
(YAMBIO COUNTY) – A Catholic seminary in Western Equatoria has introduced an unusual but practical solution to help students stay in school despite South Sudan’s worsening economic crisis. The St John Paul II Institute of Philosophy now allows students to pay tuition with charcoal, goats, chickens, and farm produce insteadContinue Reading
(WESTERN EQUATORIA) – A South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) officer was tragically killed in an attack by armed groups in the Maringi area of Tambura County, local officials have reported. Tambura County Commissioner Mathew Mabenge informed media that the conflict occurred on Wednesday, resulting in a fierce exchange ofContinue Reading
(WESTERN EQUATORIA / UNITY) – One South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) officer has been killed and another wounded following armed clashes in Maringi, Tambura County, local officials confirmed on Wednesday. Tambura County Commissioner, Mathew Mabenge, said the injured officer sustained a gunshot wound to the leg during the confrontation,Continue Reading
Leaders, civil society, and citizens in Yambio County are urging for increased public involvement in South Sudan’s permanent constitution making process, emphasizing its crucial role in shaping the future of democracy, elections, and governance. During the launch of a new phase of the constitution project by SPIDO Organization, supported byContinue Reading
The swearing-in of Moulona James Al-Teib Jazz Berapai as the new Governor and SPLM Chairman of Western Equatoria State has raised discussions on whether the ruling party can overcome internal divisions and political instability in the region. Taking over from Hon. Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, Al-Teib steps into office at aContinue Reading
