Stop the violence: Activist urges immediate gov’t intervention in Tonj East
A civil society activist has condemned deadly inter-communal conflict in Tonj East County, Warrap State, where fierce fighting between the Jalwau and Luacjang communities has reportedly resulted in 26 fatalities. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progressive Organization (CEPO), urged the leadership in Juba to respond swiftly to de-escalate tensions in Tonj […]
Kajo-Keji health workers decry over lack of services
Health workers in Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, have raised concerns over critical service deficiencies at the county’s civil hospital, urging immediate government intervention to prevent a potential crisis. In a statement obtained by Standard Zone News, medical doctors voiced their concerns during a visit by County Commissioner Wani Jackson Mule to Kajo-Keji County Civil […]
Warrap gov’t deploys 1,500 soldiers to quell deadly conflict in Tonj East
Warrap State authorities have announced a plan to deploy 1,500 troops to Tonj East County to quell an escalating inter-communal violence in the area that has been ongoing for three days. According to media reports, the violent clashes between the Luacjang and Jalwau communities has killed at least 26 people with the number expected to […]
Ex-Vice President Igga to receive peace award for honoring power shifts
James Wani Igga, former Vice President and First Deputy Chairman of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), is set to receive the Ambassador of Peace Award from the Community Empowerment for Progressive Organization (CEPO) in recognition of his exemplary integrity and leadership in embracing a smooth transition of power. His acceptance of governmental changes as […]
Stranded returnees call for urgent repatriation as living conditions worsen
Returnees from Northern Bahr el Ghazal State stranded in the Abyei Administrative Area have described the increasingly dire conditions they face, urging the government to expedite their repatriation as the rainy season approaches. On May 13, the state government transported over 1,000 returnees to their counties of origin and resettled them there. However, according to […]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal governor seeks national support on agriculture
Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut is seeking intervention from the national government to address challenges hindering developmental projects, particularly within the state’s vital agriculture sector. Mr. Ober met with Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, who also serves as Chairperson for the Economic Cluster, in Juba on Monday, during which […]
No let-up in CES revenue dispute as battle over tax collection intensifies
The ongoing battle over revenue collection between Central Equatoria State (CES) and the National Revenue Authority (NRA) has escalated, with the former asserting its constitutional right to collect taxes despite the latter’s claims that only the national government holds such authority. The dispute stems from last week’s media briefing by the NRA, where its leadership […]
Activist sentenced to one year in prison for defaming governor
Dut Kuot Akook, a Northern Bahr el Ghazal-based activist who has been in a legal battle with State Governor Simon Ober Mawut over a defamation case, has been sentenced to one year and two months’ imprisonment. Kuot, who was employed by the state Ministry of Finance, was arrested on February 26, 2025, following an allegation […]
Powerful winds take down radio towers, cutting off vital news source
Residents of Northern Bahr el Ghazal state are grappling with frustration after powerful winds and heavy rains brought down two radio towers, silencing key community stations in the region. Akol Yam FM 91.0, which serves the entire state and parts of Warrap, has gone off air, leaving many without daily news and vital updates. The […]
NEC prepares Central Equatoria for 2026 elections with new office
National Elections Commission (NEC) has inaugurated its Central Equatoria State High Elections Office, a move to prepare groundwork for the upcoming polls. Speaking during the inauguration, Paulino Lukudu Obede, acting governor of Central Equatoria State, said the new office represents a significant milestone in strengthening democratic institutions within the state. Lukudu further stated that the […]
