By Cde Mayen Ngor Mayen Ngor, The SPLM Loyalist Voluntary group extends our heartfelt congratulations to our national Basketball team on their incredible achievements. We have been witness to their exceptional success not only within South Sudan, but also at the African level and on the global stage. From their victories over Tunisia and the […]
By Fuli Dickens Isaac In a dire situation unfolding in Ladu Payam, central Equatoria state, over 6,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) find themselves affected by floods after being forcibly moved to swampy areas by land grabbers. The residents of Ladu Payam have reported instances of armed land grabbers killing citizens, looting their lands and properties, […]
By Majur Chol Khor In a recent development, the statement made by USA Senator Peter Welcoh urging the South Sudan Troika group (comprising the USA, UK, and Norway) to support the Tumaini peace initiative in Nairobi, Kenya, has garnered positive responses. Mr. Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director of CEPO, welcomed this crucial appeal as he […]
Juba, July 26, 2024 – Governor of Central Equatoria State, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has made significant strides in addressing pressing issues by issuing two crucial Gubernatorial Orders. In Order No.12/2024, a State Flood Mitigation Task Force Ad-hoc Committee has been established to tackle challenges arising from flooding in the region. Comprising 18 dedicated […]
In a passionate address to the political leaders of South Sudan, Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has sounded the alarm on the escalating challenges faced by the common citizens due to the current political and economic instability in the country. As a civil society delegate to the Nairobi […]
Juba, 26th July 2024 – In a heartwarming collaboration between The Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI) and SkinnyDipped Foundation, a total of 118 deserving women from disadvantaged areas in Juba and Terekeka have successfully completed a transformative three-month business and Entrepreneurship skills course. To commemorate this milestone, each group has been presented with a […]
Juba, 26th July 2024: South Sudan is facing a pressing issue of dwindling passport and nationality booklet supplies, as disclosed by Simon Majur Pabek, the Director General of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports, and Immigration. Amid this revelation, concerns over potential delays in document processing and issuance have surfaced, raising alarm within the nation. Journalist Abraham […]
Juba – President Salva Kiir Mayardit set out on a working visit to South Africa today, where he is scheduled to hold crucial discussions with President Cyril Ramaphosa. The bilateral meeting aims to address the progress of the Nairobi Tumaini peace Initiative, a pivotal step towards achieving lasting peace and stability in South Sudan. Press […]
In a heartfelt message conveyed at the Nairobi peace talks, Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community empowerment for progress organization (CEPO), representing civil society delegates, urged political leaders to prioritize the interests of citizens over personal agendas for a successful political transition in South Sudan. Expressing concern over the prolonged political instability since […]
By Jackson Gaaniko Yambio – Sweet J, a prominent South Sudanese musician, has called upon the government of South Sudan to prioritize peace and love among its citizens. Fresh from her trip to India as a guest of the Azande Students Association, Sweet J spoke to the press about the crucial need for unity and […]