Activist urges leaders to strengthen dialogue for national stability
Civil society activist Edmund Yakani has applauded the recent meeting between Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng and President Salva Kiir, stating that it should serve as the foundation for broader dialogue among South Sudan’s leaders and political parties. He emphasized that sustained discussions among key political figures are essential for addressing governance challenges and fostering national […]
Modernization through cultivation: China’s lesson for South Sudan
As South Sudan wrestles with recurring conflict, hunger, and underdevelopment, one civil society leader believes the key to peace and progress may be found in the furrows of farmland, drawing a compelling comparison with China’s path to modernization. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), invited for a learning visit […]
Activist urges Kiir to act as intercommunal violence devastates Tonj
The Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has issued a strong appeal to President Salva Kiir, urging swift and decisive action to curb the deadly wave of intercommunal violence in Warrap State. Yakani’ made the call on Sunday, following the recent killing, burning, and destroying of properties in Tonj, Warrap […]
CEPO urges diaspora to acknowledge UNMISS efforts
The Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has issued a strong statement calling on South Sudanese in the diaspora to stop spreading misinformation about the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Emphasizing the critical role the peacekeeping mission plays in maintaining peace and protecting civilians, he said “Some South […]
South Sudan’s oil refinery: A promise lost to conflict and corruption – Activist
South Sudan’s oil industry, once a beacon of hope for economic growth, remains entangled in political instability, corruption, and unresolved conflicts, according to the country’s prominent activist. The remarks came following a recent inspection of the Unity State Oil Refinery by the Vice President and Chair of the Infrastructure Cluster, Taban Deng Gai, which has […]
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 […]
Yakani commends gov’t for seeking solution to pension arrears
The move by the government to clear pension arrears for retired public servants has garnered praise from civil society activist, Edmund Yakani, executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO). On Monday, the Economic Cluster, chaired by Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, approved a sum of SSP 43 billion and $75 million for the […]
CEPO blasts unlawful charges and mistreatment at border posts
Travelers entering and exiting South Sudan, particularly citizens of East African Community (EAC) member states, are reportedly facing unlawful charges and mistreatment at immigration checkpoints, sparking outrage from civil society. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) and Chairperson of the East African Civil Society Organizations Forum, has condemned the […]
Activists demand inclusivity in the AU and IGAD Juba meetings
As the African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson and the IGAD Executive Secretary are in Juba on a peace mission, a civil society leader is calling for genuine and inclusive dialogue to resolve South Sudan’s political conflict. The delegation’s visit comes at a crucial time as tensions persist despite previous visits by special the Special Envoys […]
Rising violence could derail South Sudan elections, activist warns
Hopes for South Sudan’s first peaceful and democratic elections since independence are under growing threat as renewed outbreaks of violence grip parts of the country. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of CEPO, warned that without urgent efforts to end ongoing conflict and implement the 2018 peace agreement, South Sudan is at risk of missing its chance […]
