(WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE) – The Ministry of General Education and Instruction in Western Equatoria State has announced new registration fees for Primary Eight candidates preparing for the 2025 national examinations. According to Charles Ikpiro, the Director of Examinations, students from government, community, and faith-based schools will be required to payContinue Reading
The citizens of Western Equatoria State are calling on the newly appointed governor to address the Tombura conflict and work towards reuniting the Azande and Balanda communities. They believe that tackling the current insecurity is vital for the region’s development. In an interview with Catholic Radio Network, Silvestor Rafael Ruati,Continue Reading
Mvolo County Commissioner Rubben Amaai Majok has announced his decision to switch allegiances from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) to rejoin the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) led by President Salva Kiir Mayardit. In a press briefing held in Yambio, the capital of Western Equatoria State, CommissionerContinue Reading
(MARIDI, WESTERN EQUATORIA) – The Don Bosco Mission in Maridi brought together members of its educational, healthcare, and pastoral teams on 26 July 2025 to celebrate Family Day under the theme “We are a family.” The event attracted around 170 participants from various mission departments and communities, with the aimContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – Authorities in Western Equatoria State have announced a series of measures aimed at curbing drug abuse, early marriage, and gender based violence, in what officials describe as a push to protect young people and promote community development. Speaking to journalists, the Acting Governor of Western Equatoria, Daniel BadagbuContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – A commercial motorcycle rider was seriously injured and robbed on Thursday morning near the Yambio Airstrip in Bazungua Payam, located roughly five kilometres from Yambio Town, the capital of Western Equatoria State. According to State Police Commissioner Major General Phillip Madut Tong, the incident happened around 6:30 a.m.Continue Reading
(TAMBURA) – Seventeen people have died and thousands have been displaced after clashes between government forces and an armed group in Tambura County, Western Equatoria State, over the weekend. The violence marks a renewed escalation in a region where ethnic tensions and insecurity continue to threaten civilian lives and disruptContinue Reading
(TAMBURA) – A deadly ambush targeting government soldiers in Tambura County has heightened fears of insecurity and deepened the humanitarian crisis in Western Equatoria State. The attack took place on Friday as soldiers were returning to Mupoi after collecting their salaries in Tambura town. Tambura County Commissioner Mathew Mabenge confirmedContinue Reading
(TAMBURA) – A soldier was killed and two others wounded in an ambush by unidentified gunmen in Tambura County, Western Equatoria State, on Friday, authorities have confirmed. Tambura County Commissioner Mathew Mabenge told local media that the incident occurred while the soldiers were returning from Tambura town to Mopoi afterContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – At least five people have been killed and several others injured in a series of armed attacks in Western Equatoria State, South Sudan, in the past week. Local authorities have reported the incidents, which occurred in Mundri East and Tambura counties, involved ambushes, targeted killings and the destructionContinue Reading
