(MOROBO COUNTY) — Morobo County Commissioner Joseph Mawa John Umba has dissolved the county’s Tractor Management Committee that was tasked with overseeing the use of government-distributed agricultural equipment. In a provisional order No. 002/2026 issued on April 28, Commissioner Mawa disbanded the body with immediate effect, citing powers conferred toContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) — Morobo County Commissioner Joseph Mawa John Ukuba has called for an end to tribalism and discrimination, urging residents to fully embrace peace and unity as efforts continue to stabilize communities in the county. Mawa delivered this message during a diocesan thanksgiving and fundraising prayer event held overContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) -Traders in South Sudan’s Morobo County have raised concerns over growing insecurity, the rejection of the South Sudanese currency in local and cross-border markets and the increasing dominance of retail trade by foreign wholesalers. According to the business community, these challenges are significantly affecting local traders and hinderingContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) -Women leaders in Morobo County are urging local authorities to strengthen policies that protect women’s rights and expand empowerment opportunities at the grassroots level. Elizabeth Dawa, Acting Chairlady of the Morobo Women Center, said many women in the county continue to face economic, political and social challenges. SheContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) – The Commissioner of Morobo County, Joseph Mawa Okuba, has overseen the release of two additional civilians from military detention following an inspection visit to a detention facility in Jimi on Tuesday morning. During the visit, the Commissioner reviewed conditions at the facility and met with detainees, includingContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) – Cattle herders who had settled in Morobo County since last year have vacated the area, authorities confirmed last week. Their departure follows the implementation of a directive issued by the county commissioner about two weeks ago, ordering the herders to leave peacefully. The order also instructed SouthContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) – Community leaders in Central Equatoria State’s Morobo County have called on the newly appointed county commissioner to prioritize inclusive grassroots peace dialogue to restore stability in the area. Morobo County, strategically located along the South Sudan–Uganda–DR Congo border, has faced persistent insecurity and human rights challenges sinceContinue Reading
(YEI / MOROBO) — The medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Belgium has announced plans to expand healthcare services to hard-to-reach areas, including Yei and Morobo counties in Central Equatoria State. The move follows the organization’s suspension of activities last year in parts of Yei and Morobo due to persistent insecurityContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) -Authorities in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State, have ordered the peaceful eviction of cattle herders from the area as farmers prepare for the first crop cultivation season. Speaking during a joint security meeting earlier today, Morobo county Commissioner Joseph Mawa Okuba said the move is intended to createContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) – Authorities in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State convened on Wednesday to review their 2026 work plans and discuss effective strategies to address challenges affecting the local population and development initiatives in the area. The meeting was chaired by the commissioner Joseph Mawa Okuba and attended by headsContinue Reading
