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 […]
Hope for unity as Jonglei Governor mediates Episcopal Church crisis
The Governor of Jonglei State, Riek Gai Kok, has initiated a peace dialogue in the state capital, Bor, to resolve long-standing disputes within the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS). The internal conflict in the ECSS dates back to August 2020, when the Church’s Primate, Dr. Justin Badi Arama, defrocked Archbishop Ruben Akurdit for alleged […]
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 […]
Suspension of opposition officials endangers fragile peace deal-Activist
An activist has cautioned that the ongoing pattern of suspending opposition officials, particularly without prior consultation, jeopardize the peace agreement and constitutes a clear breach of its provisions. In a statement, Ter Manyang, Executive Director of the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), stated that such actions, especially by state governors from the ruling Sudan […]
President Kiir seeks stronger diplomacy amidst challenges
President Salva Kiir is pressing Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Monday Semaya Kumba, to intensify efforts in strengthening international relationships. The call, made during a meeting at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday, comes as South Sudan faces diplomatic challenges. A key concern that has strained bilateral relations is the recent decision by […]
Jonglei battles gang violence: Arrests made in street clashes
Authorities in Jonglei State have intensified efforts to curb gang-related violence by launching a crackdown on machete-wielding groups, leading to multiple arrests. Speaking to the media, Lieutenant Akech Mapiou, the police spokesperson, emphasized that criminal gang activities continue to pose a significant security threat in the state. Many of the arrested, police said, were young […]
Remembering the Pope’s plea: Will South Sudan leaders embrace peace?
As South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement teeters between failure and progress, the death of Pope Francis has become a poignant moment for the nation’s leaders to reflect on their promises to never return the country to war. On Monday, the Vatican announced the passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, […]
Terekeka communities reconcile after deadly clashes
The Jor and Koggi communities in Terekeke Country of Central Equatoria State have reconciled and pledged to coexist peacefully, reaffirming their long-standing social ties. This reconciliation follows violent clashes over contested grazing land that left at least eight people dead and 18 others injured, consequently displacing many families, predominantly women and children, from Koggi village, […]
Yakani calls for investigation into Nasir Conflict, citing human rights violations
Civil society activist Edmund Yakani has called for an independent commission to investigate the Nasir conflict and ensure that those responsible are held accountable for human rights violations. According to a statement extended to the media, Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), expressed concern over a series of videos […]
Yakani urges South Sudan delegation to U.S. to engage in broader dialogue beyond visa issue
The Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has commended the South Sudanese government for initiating plans to send a delegation to the United States to address recent visa-related concerns. In a statement extended to the media, Yakani urged the delegation to engage in a broader and more strategic dialogue that […]
