Gunmen kill 8 in cattle market raid near Juba
At least eight people were reportedly killed and eight others injured in a deadly raid on a cattle market in Mogiri village, located just outside South Sudan’s capital, Juba, on Tuesday evening. The attackers, believed to be unidentified armed men, struck around 7:30 PM, targeting traders, mainly from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area who had […]
CEPO decries atrocities in Yei River County
South Sudanese civil society leader Edmund Yakani has condemned a brutal attack on Yari and Payawa villages in Yei River County, Central Equatoria, allegedly carried out by forces of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO). The assault, which occurred on August 2, has left several children severely injured and displaced dozens of families. Community […]
Jebel Lado under siege from violent land grabbers, leaders tell governor
A surge of violent, organized land grabbing is creating a frantic crisis in Jebel Lado Payam, community leaders have informed Central Equatoria State Governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel on Sunday. Local leaders say the illegal seizures of land have triggered killings, forced residents from their ancestral homes, and caused severe food shortages. Leading a delegation to […]
CES governor calls on citizens to stand together for peace
In his address on South Sudan’s14th Independence anniversary, Central Equatoria State Governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has called for unity and a renewed commitment to peace among the citizens. The Governor stressed that unity is important for tackling challenges, which he believes this will pave the way for a brighter future for all. He reaffirmed his […]
New governor faces old problem: Land grabbing along Juba roads
The newly appointed Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, is confronting a persistent urban challenge that has outlasted several administrations – the illegal allocation of public land along major roads in Juba. In a firm directive issued this week, Governor Mujung ordered an immediate halt to the unauthorized demarcation and distribution […]
CES government directs chamber to regulate market prices
The Central Equatoria State (CES) government has tasked the state Chamber of Commerce with regulating market prices, following public outcry over persistent price hikes. The directive comes amid the ongoing depreciation of the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against foreign currencies, particularly the US dollar, which continues to drive commodity prices higher. Combined with salary delays […]
SSRA suspends controversial Juba zoning and taxpayer registration
After facing fierce opposition from Central Equatoria State, South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has temporarily suspended the planned door-to-door taxpayer registration and zoning exercise in Juba City. In a statement on Thursday, SSRA said the decision follows extensive feedback and concerns raised by various stakeholders during the initial stages of implementation. “As a public institution […]
CES urges peace among Mogiri cattle traders
The Central Equatoria State (CES) Government has called on cattle traders operating in Mogiri Boma, Mangalla Payam, to uphold peaceful coexistence and mutual respect in their dealings, particularly with host communities. This call came during an official visit to the Mogiri Cattle Market by a high-level state delegation led by Angelo Daya, the State Advisor […]
Morobo hospital hit in night raid, ambulances burned, medicine stolen
A health facility in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State, was violently attacked on Friday night, with two ambulances set ablaze and vital medical supplies looted. Authorities blame SPLA-IO forces for the assault, which has left the community without access to healthcare and drawn sharp condemnation from local officials and rights groups. The Commissioner of Morobo […]
Governor Mujung declares war on land grabbing in Central Equatoria
The newly appointed Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has vowed to confront the long-standing issue of land grabbing head-on, an entrenched challenge that has undermined peace, displaced families, and tested the resolve of leaders before him. Speaking during his first public address after assuming office, Governor Mujung acknowledged that land disputes, coupled […]
