EU, IOM launch long-term support for displaced communities
The European Union and the International Organization for Migration have launched a new long-term initiative aimed at helping displacement-affected communities in South Sudan rebuild their lives safely and with dignity. The programme, known as Catalysing Durable Solutions, targets vulnerable populations in Rubkona County and Yei River County, focusing on livelihoods, urban planning, infrastructure, and land […]
Civil society condemns killing of Yei student, demands swift action
The Central Equatoria State Civil Society Network (CESCSN) has strongly condemned the brutal killing of a Senior Three student in Yei River County, calling the attack “ruthless” and a grave violation of fundamental human rights. The victim, Emmanuel Kanjo Kennedy, popularly known as Kennedy, was a student at Immanuel Model Secondary School and a rising […]
Yei mobile court to begin proceedings tomorrow, Tuesday
A mobile court will commence proceedings in Yei River County, Central Equatoria, from 2–16 December 2025, as part of South Sudan’s ongoing efforts to extend judicial services to areas without permanent courts, according to a letter issued by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The initiative is being implemented by South Sudan’s Judiciary […]
MSF extends suspension in Yei and Morobo counties until October
Medical aid group Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has announced that it will extend the suspension of its operational activities in Yei River and Morobo counties until the end of October 2025. The organization said the decision follows a comprehensive six-week evaluation of the security situation in the area, where communities already face immense challenges in […]
Isaac Lemi elected Kakuwa community leader, defeats veteran politician
In a peaceful election held at Nyakuron Cultural Centre on Saturday, Dada Isaac Lemi emerged as the new leader of the Kakuwa Community in South Sudan, unseating longtime politician Jacob Aligo Lo-Ladu. Lemi, who serves as Director of Administration and Logistics at the National Communication Authority, won with 191 votes against Aligo’s 102. Aligo, a […]
CES lawmakers demand urgent action on land grabbing, revenue interference
Members of the Central Equatoria State Parliamentary Caucus in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly and the Council of States have called for swift measures to address land grabbing and interference in state revenue collection by the South Sudan Revenue Authority. In a statement seen by The Standard Zone News, the lawmakers made their appeal on […]
MSF suspends all activities in Yei and Morobo counties amid rising insecurity
Medical charity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) announced on Tuesday it has suspended all operations in Yei River and Morobo counties in Central Equatoria State for at least six weeks, citing targeted abduction of its staff and aid workers. The suspension was triggered by the abduction of an MSF staff member last week. The incident occurred […]
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 […]
Team Kakuwa Power launches campaign to restore and rebuild Kakuwa unity
Team Kakuwa Power (TKP) has officially entered the Kakuwa community leadership race, launching what it describes as an inclusive campaign aimed at uniting the Kakuwa people across Greater Yei counties ahead of the August 2025 elections. The launch, held Wednesday in Juba, brought together supporters, elders, and aspiring leaders who pledged to restore community harmony, […]
CEPO warns of rising violence and forced displacement in South Sudan
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has raised alarm over a growing wave of armed violence and forced displacement across South Sudan, calling for urgent political action to rescue the country’s fragile peace process. In a statement on Sunday, CEPO Executive Director Edmond Yakane voiced deep concern over the increasing trend of internal displacement […]
