(MARIDI COUNTY) – South Sudan’s Minister for General Education and Instructions, Dr Kuyok Abol Kuyok, has reaffirmed government plans to set up a National Curriculum Development Institute in Maridi County, Western Equatoria State, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s education system. The Minister made the remarks during anContinue Reading
Authorities in Tambura County, Western Equatoria State, have launched an investigation into the tragic killing of a civilian who was shot dead by unidentified gunmen while returning home from his farm on Tuesday. The victim has been identified as Kennedy Kuragpio, aged 36. State Police Commissioner Gen. Phillip Madut TongContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The newly appointed Governor of Western Equatoria State, H.E. James Altaib Jazz, visited the SPLM Secretary General, Prof. Paul Logale Jumi, at the party’s office in Juba on Monday 18 August 2025. The visit served as an introduction to SPLM leadership ahead of his swearing-in as the party’sContinue Reading
The Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has encouraged South Sudanese to carefully consider the decisions they make daily, advising them to nurture positive qualities within themselves rather than perpetuate negative forces such as hatred, corruption, and violence. During his sermon on the 20th SundayContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – Ethiopian peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have donated essential medicines and nutritional support to patients at Yambio State Hospital in Western Equatoria. The contribution comes at a time when the facility has been struggling with shortages of medical supplies, particularly affecting mothersContinue Reading
The Police Commissioner in Western Equatoria State has verified that five suspects have been apprehended in relation to the recent slaying of a senior education official in Yambio. Major General Philip Madut Tong informed Eye Radio from Yambio town that the individuals stand accused of the murder of Peter Mbia,Continue 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
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
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on the newly appointed leaders of Western Equatoria State to dedicate themselves to restoring stability, social harmony, and peace in the state, which has been struggling with insecurity and communal violence. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held on Friday, 15 August 2025,Continue Reading
(WESTERN EQUATORIA) – Students at Bishop Abangite College of Science and Technology in Western Equatoria State are actively engaging in practical farming, applying the agricultural skills taught in their classrooms. The initiative allows students to gain hands-on experience on the school farm, cultivating crops and understanding modern farming techniques. TeachersContinue Reading
