By Jackson Gaaniko Mathew Hon. Elia Richard Box, the former Deputy Governor of Western Equatoria State, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), the ruling party in South Sudan. Speaking to the media on Friday in Yambio, Box addressed concerns regarding his loyalty to the SPLM. He stated, “I remain […]
In a recent development, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Mr. Edmund Yakani, has strongly condemned the brazen actions of land grabbers who have been causing disturbances in Jebel Ladu Payam. The situation escalated when law enforcement agencies attempted to confront the land grabbers who were encroaching on plots allocated […]
By Jackson Gaaniko Yambio – The Governor of Western Equatoria State (WES), Hon. Alfred Futuyo Karaba, suspended three police officers due to old age following their completion of a three-month training program. The announcement came during a graduation ceremony for 750 police officers, including 155 women, who successfully completed a six-month refresher training in Yambio. […]
In a bid to foster healing and reconciliation in South Sudan, the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) is calling on President Kiir to sign crucial transitional justice legislations into law. The Commission for Truth, Healing and National Reconciliation (CTHR) legislation and Compensations and Reparation Authority (CRA) legislation have successfully passed the National Legislative Assembly […]
In a recent press statement released on September 17, 2024, the Bank of South Sudan (BOSS), under the leadership of Hon. James Alic Garang, emphasized the importance of transitioning towards a cashless economy to promote financial inclusion and enhance the efficiency of financial transactions. The circular issued by BOSS highlighted key directives aimed at fostering […]
In response to the announcement made by the Honorable Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Mr. Edmond Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), raised concerns regarding the extension of the transitional period. Yakani emphasized the importance of following legal procedures to secure a complete extension of the transitional period for two additional […]
The Presidency, led by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, has announced a significant decision to extend the country’s transitional period by two years, pushing back the elections originally set for December 2024 to December 22nd, 2026. In a press briefing, Presidential Adviser on National Security, Hon. Tut Gatluak, highlighted that the extension aims to facilitate the […]
By Denilson Denike Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) persist as critical issues in South Sudan, deeply rooted in the repercussions of conflict, displacement, and entrenched cultural norms. Predominantly affecting women and girls, these forms of violence encompass domestic abuse, sexual assault, and forced marriages, leaving survivors not only traumatized but also […]
Mr. Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director of CEPO, has issued a crucial appeal to the presidents set to meet soon regarding the critical state of the high-level committee’s assessment of the roadmap implementation. In his plea, Mr. Yakani emphasized the pressing need for decisive action from the presidency, acknowledging that the current execution of the […]
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) is calling on the presidency, set to convene today, to prioritize sincere and meaningful political decisions regarding the country’s transitional process, which has been ongoing for more than five years. Despite efforts dating back to 2015 and renewed in 2018, parties involved in the transitional process have been […]