Yakani condemns killing of Tombura church leader
The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has strongly condemned the recent killing of a Catholic Church leader in Tombura County, Western Equatoria State. In a statement extended to Standard Zone News, Yakani described the killing as a criminal act and a gross violation of human rights. “I would […]
Azande King urges South Sudanese tribes to preserve cultural heritage
The King of the Azande Kingdom, Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, urged all South Sudanese tribes to actively promote and preserve their cultural heritage as a pathway to national unity and enduring peace. In his address at the opening of the three-day Pojulu Cultural Festival in Juba, the Azande monarch underscored the vital role of cultural […]
Unity in diversity shines at Juba’s Pojulu cultural festival
The 2025 Pojulu Cultural Festival in Juba has electrified the city, offering a refreshing escape from economic challenges and political tensions. Held at Rocky City’s playground, the three-day event has drawn thousands of citizens, offering a much-needed respite from the nation’s economic challenges and political tensions. Thousands of South Sudanese, mostly youths adorned in traditional […]
