FAO supports Kajokeji County farmers with essential seeds
In a bid to boost agricultural productivity in Kajokeji County, Central Equatoria State, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has donated essential farming seeds to the county’s agriculture department. Speaking after receiving the donation, Murye Alex, head of the Department of Agriculture in Kajokeji County, stated that the initiative will benefit over 5,000 people, with […]
Kuol Manyang leads by example, tilling land to promote farming
South Sudan’s Senior Presidential Advisor, Kuol Manyang, has urged South Sudanese, especially the youth, to embrace farming as a key strategy in combating hunger. With UN agencies warning of food shortages in the country, Manyang has taken the lead in advocating for agriculture. Over the weekend, he visited his farm in Mathiang Jook, Jonglei State, […]
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 […]
Jonglei state embarks on agricultural revolution with landmark farm project
Jonglei State has taken a bold step toward agricultural transformation with the launch of a major farm project in Padiet Payam. The initiative, spearheaded by Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok on Tuesday, aligns with the state government’s vision of boosting agriculture and achieving food self-sufficiency. The launch was attended by Kuol Manyang Juuk, Senior Advisor […]
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 […]
WES: Women-led agricultural initiative spurs hope and growth in Mundri
By Doroka Tabitha- Mundri East County With the rainy season nearing in South Sudan, a powerful story of resilience and transformation is taking root. In Witto Payam, Mundri East County of Western Equatoria State, a group of determined women are not simply preparing for the rains they are preparing to reshape their future. Bound by […]
Gov’t to airdrop food assistance to displaced in Ulang, Nasir
The government has announced a plan to launch emergency food assistance for internally displaced people (IDPs) affected by the conflict in Ulang and Nasir counties of Upper Nile state. The decision to deliver food to people affected by the conflict came after a meeting between Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol and Humanitarian Affairs Minister Albino […]
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 […]
South Sudan Youth Union Launches Youth-Led Agricultural Initiative
In an effort to tackle food insecurity and promote youth empowerment, the South Sudan National Youth Union has launched a new agriculture-based initiative targeting young people across the country. The project, aimed at youth aged 18 to 35, focuses on modern farming techniques to boost food production and improve rural livelihoods. It was officially launched […]
South Sudan Faces Looming Hunger Crisis, Warns WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has raised alarm over a worsening hunger situation in South Sudan, warning that millions of vulnerable people are on the brink of starvation. In a statement released on Wednesday, WFP said the country is nearing record hunger levels, particularly in the northeast, where conflict is escalating. “Vulnerable families […]
