Youth lawyer Arkangelo declares did for CES-youth union chairmanship
Youth lawyer and activist Aggrey Duku Arkangelo has officially declared his candidacy for the chairmanship of the Central Equatoria State Youth Union (CES-YU), unveiling an ambitious agenda centered on peacebuilding, economic empowerment, and institutional reform ahead of the union’s 2026–2030 elections. Arkangelo, a practicing advocate and longtime youth leader, announced his bid under the campaign […]
Cargo Wars! Top officials clash over South Sudan’s oil money
A public disagreement among senior South Sudanese officials over the use of crude oil cargo to finance government projects has exposed growing tensions within the country’s leadership over how state resources are managed outside formal budget systems. The clash unfolded during the inauguration ceremony of the National Olympics Committee office in Juba on Tuesday, where […]
Ex-Unity Governor Riek Bim Top faces investigation after custody request
The Legal Administration and Public Prosecution Authority of Central Equatoria State has requested the handover of former Unity State governor and senior military officer Riek Biem Top from military custody to civilian investigators in connection with an alleged criminal case. According to official correspondence seen by this publication, the request was communicated through a series […]
Minister seeks land, support for women-girl safe spaces across state
The Central Equatoria State Minister of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, Elizabeth Pita, has called for urgent government and partner support to secure land and resources for the construction of women- and girl-friendly safe spaces across the state. Speaking during a meeting at the Ministry in Juba, Pita emphasized that the initiative is critical to […]
Central Equatoria declares open door for investors
The Central Equatoria State Government has officially reaffirmed its Open-Door Policy, signaling a renewed commitment to welcoming investors and expanding economic opportunities across the State. The move forms part of a broader strategy aimed at boosting growth, creating employment, and strengthening local development. The declaration was made during the State Council of Ministers’ ordinary sitting, […]
Juba issues stern warning over unauthorized place renaming
Authorities in Central Equatoria State have issued a stern warning against the unauthorized renaming of villages, rivers, streets and other landmarks, cautioning that violators will face legal action. In an administrative circular dated April 8, the Office of the Deputy Governor Paulino Lukudu Obede said the government had observed with “dismay” what it described as […]
SPLM/A-IO condemns Jebel Iraq massacre, points finger at SSPDF
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army–In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) has condemned the killing of civilians in Jebel Iraq, Central Equatoria State, describing the incident as “barbaric and unacceptable.” In a statement issued on Monday, the opposition group said approximately 70 civilians were killed in what it termed a “massacre,” raising fresh concerns over the safety of non-combatants […]
CES mourns nine lives lost in Lu’bajo stream disaster
Authorities in Central Equatoria State (CES) are mourning the loss of nine people who died in a tragic incident at Lu’bajo stream in Kajo-Keji County following heavy rains. The victims, described as mourners, were reportedly on their way to attend a funeral when they were swept away by rising floodwaters triggered by relentless rainfall. In […]
Kiir fires, appoints new ministers and commissioners in Central Equatoria
The President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, has issued a series of presidential decrees relieving and appointing several officials in the government of Central Equatoria State, in a sweeping leadership reshuffle affecting state ministers, advisors, commissioners and heads of independent commissions. The decrees, which take immediate effect, restructure key positions within the […]
Women’s union warns of growing youth drug abuse crisis
The Central Equatoria State Women’s Union has raised concern over the growing problem of drug abuse among young people, calling on families to show compassion and support for affected children instead of rejecting them. Speaking during the International Women’s Day celebrations organized by the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare in […]
