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South Sudan churches declare 70 days of strategic prayer, marking 70yrs of conflict

South Sudan churches declare 70 days of strategic prayer, marking 70yrs of conflict

The South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has declared 70 days of prayer and fasting for South Sudan, running from June 10 to August 18, 2025. According to a statement shared with Eye Radio, the SSCC, in collaboration with Intercessors for South Sudan, Prayer Network for South Sudan, and South Sudan National Renewal in Christ, called on the entire Christian community to participate. The initiative’s theme is: “Fulfill your good promises; Oh Lor…Read Article

3 Killed in Gold Mine Collapse in Eastern Equatoria - Radio Tamazuj

3 Killed in Gold Mine Collapse in Eastern Equatoria - Radio Tamazuj

At least three people, including a woman and her son, were killed Tuesday when a gold mining pit collapsed in Ngauro, Budi County, in South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria state. Local authorities blamed Prudent Holding Company, accusing it of failing to fill abandoned mining holes, which led to the deaths. The company, managed and owned by the family of the late Gen. Salva Mathok Gengdit, had been mining gold in the area under an agreement with the …See the Story

Teen’s death in Torit custody sparks outcry; EES govt denies involvement

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Teen’s death in Torit custody sparks outcry; EES govt denies involvement

The Eastern Equatoria State government has denied any responsibility after a teenage boy died under unclear circumstances in police custody on Monday, sparking public unrest in Torit. Community members said the boy, whose name has not been made public, was reportedly taken from his family home around 4 a.m. on Monday. He was allegedly taken to the state governor’s residence, where he was tortured to death before being handed over to police. Howe…Read Article

South Sudan’s mineral wealth bypasses its poor: report - Radio Tamazuj

South Sudan’s mineral-rich areas continue to suffer from illicit activities, poor oversight and a lack of government accountability, according to a new report. The report, released Friday by the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resources (CSCNR), found that local communities remain impoverished even as millions of US dollars’ worth of gold is exported annually. The research examined the mining sector’s revenue collection and risks, using case …Eastern Equatoria · Eastern Equatoria Read Article

Improved cross-border cooperation brings stability to Magwi - Official

Authorities in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State, say improved border cooperation with neighboring districts has brought stability to the area, with a sharp decline in encroachment incidents compared to previous years. Speaking to Eye Radio on Thursday, May 29, Commissioner Polepole said that since January, there has been no encroachment from neighboring Lamwo District of Uganda, which has helped keep the Magwi border area peaceful. “It is p…Eastern Equatoria · Eastern Equatoria Read Article

E. Equatoria SSPDF commander urges citizens to shun tribalism - Radio Tamazuj

SSPDF 7th Infantry Division Commander Major General Makuol Ajang, over the weekend, strongly appealed to political leaders, warring parties, and citizens to reject tribalism, embrace national unity, and follow the vision of the founding fathers of South Sudan’s liberation struggles. He made the remarks in Torit during celebrations to mark the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) Day, which is commemorated every 16 May as the day South Sudan’s s…Radio · Torit Read Article

2 men killed, woman beaten over adultery in Ikotos County - Radio Tamazuj

At least two men, including a disabled health worker, were shot dead, and a woman was severely beaten over an adultery case in Itueso Village in Eastern Equatoria State’s Ikotos County on Thursday evening. The unfortunate incident happened when two armed men, a father and his son, from Itueso went to Ngaluma to demand a traditional fine, commonly known as kasurubet, for adultery, which is paid to the family of the husband whose wife is involved …Eastern Equatoria · Eastern Equatoria Read Article

Governor Lobong appeals for donations to operationalize Torit University - Radio Tamazuj

Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong has appealed for contributions to operationalize Torit University of Science and Technology (TUST). According to the governor, an initial SSP 437 million is required to kickstart the institution’s operations, starting with the colleges of engineering, agriculture, veterinary medicine and animal production, and business administration and management in the 2025/26 academic year. In a letter seen by Ra…Torit · Torit Read Article

Torit: Police let GBV suspects walk free, activists say - Radio Tamazuj

Activists in Eastern Equatoria State have accused police of unnecessarily releasing gender-based violence (GBV) suspects, undermining efforts to protect survivors. According to reports, GBV in South Sudan is driven by discriminatory social norms and power inequalities between men and women, and compounded by a highly patriarchal legal system, and the use of customary laws that often condone GBV or are lenient towards perpetrators. GBV is an umbr…Torit · Torit Read Article

New mayor urged to fix Nimule’s ‘manipulated taxes’ - Radio Tamazuj

Authorities in Magwi County, South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria State, have accused Nimule’s municipal council of manipulating revenue collection, hindering local development. The allegations were made during a ceremony last week welcoming Nimule’s first mayor, attended by hundreds of residents, government officials and business leaders. Pole-Pole Benjamin Olum, Magwi County commissioner, said irregularities in Nimule’s tax collection have prevente…Taxes · Eastern Equatoria Read Article

Eastern Equatoria declares cholera outbreak in Greater Kapoeta - Radio Tamazuj

Health authorities in Eastern Equatoria State declared a cholera outbreak Friday in North, South, and East Kapoeta counties, warning of possible further spread. Acting State Health Minister Margret Idwa Okuyye confirmed the outbreak at a press conference in Torit, urging residents to maintain proper hygiene to curb transmission. She said tests at South Sudan’s national public health laboratory in Juba identified the presence of Vibrio cholerae, …Cholera · Torit Read Article

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