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 […]
Activist warns of looming crisis as peace implementation stalls
An activist has raised serious concerns over the stagnation of the peace process in South Sudan, warning that continued delays could plunge the country into a leadership legitimacy crisis. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), criticized the warring parties for allowing valuable time to be consumed by conflict instead […]
Reset currency to free frapped cash – Activist
As South Sudan faces a deepening liquidity crisis, a lasting solution may lie in decisive government action to change the national currency, says Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO). Yakani is urging the government to introduce new South Sudanese Pound (SSP) notes to recover hoarded cash and resolve the […]
Activist: Unpaid salaries undermine workers’ rights and dignity
Activist Edmund Yakani has called on the government to pay all outstanding 2024 salary arrears owed to civil servants and organized forces, The appeal comes following Thursday’s commemoration of International Labour Day marked every May 1st of the year to honor workers’ rights and highlight the importance of fair treatment, safe working conditions, and social […]
Embassy closures show frustration over South Sudan peace delays, activist says
Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has urged South Sudan’s leaders to recommit to the peace process following the closure of some foreign embassies in Juba. In a statement shared with this outlet, Yakani described the recent decisions by some diplomatic missions to shut down under the guise of […]
Activist urges NTC to convene conference to discuss action plan
Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has called on the National Transitional Committee (NTC) to urgently convene an inclusive conference to deliberate on the government’s newly unveiled action plan aimed at restoring peace in South Sudan. Over the weekend, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, who […]
Yakani commends tractor procurement, urges vigilance against misuse
The government’s recent procurement of 104 tractors to support farmers across South Sudan has drawn praise from Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO). While acknowledging the move as a positive step toward boosting food production, Yakani cautioned against corruption in their distribution, stressing the need for transparency and accountability […]
Yakani urges US to reverse peacekeepers’ withdrawal
A civil society activist has appealed to the United States of America to reverse its decision to withdraw troops from the peacekeeping mission in the country. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director for the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO), said such a decision would severely impact the peace agreement in South Sudan. This call came after […]
Repair Juba-Nimule highway, Yakani tells government
A prominent civil society activist has urged the government of South Sudan to urgently repair the deteriorating Juba-Nimule Highway, warning that the road continues to worsen due to heavy rains. Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), made the appeal, stressing that the highway – South Sudan’s primary link […]
Election in jeopardy: Activist calls for halt to violence before 2026 deadline
A civil society activist has urged the government and parties to the peace agreement to intensify efforts in ending ongoing violence across the country to avoid another extension of the transitional period beyond 2026. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), called on the government to address renewed violence in […]
