(TEREKEKA / YAMBIO) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in South Sudan joined farmers, government representatives, development partners and local communities in Terekeka to mark World Food Day 2026. The celebration was held under the theme “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.” As part of the event, FAOContinue Reading
(YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE) – Western Equatoria State has renewed calls for armed youth to return home, with an amnesty offer extended to those willing to abandon violence. Caretaker Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa made the appeal in Yambio, urging young people still in the bush to come home for dialogue.Continue Reading
(YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE) – Western Equatoria State plans to recruit 2,500 police officers from its 10 counties to strengthen security and maintain peace, according to Caretaker Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa. The governor said the initial recruitment target of 100 officers per county had been increased to meet the newContinue Reading
(YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE) – The head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has completed a two day visit to Western Equatoria State, stressing the role of young people in building peace. Anita Kiki Gbeho, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in South Sudan and head in chargeContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – The Western Equatoria State caretaker Governor, Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has announced an amnesty offer for individuals who took up arms against the government. He called on former governor Alfred Futuyo Karaba and other armed group members still in the bush to return home and embrace peace. Speaking inContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – The Western Equatoria State caretaker Governor, Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has announced plans to sponsor 25 students and provide 100 free application forms for prospective students seeking admission to Western Equatoria University. The governor also presented and introduced the university’s Vice Chancellor to the people of the state. HeContinue Reading
(YAMBIO, SOUTH SUDAN) – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has led the construction of a police post in Gangura, Yambio, aimed at improving protection and fostering dignified conditions for detainees. The mission said it acted after following up on reports and its own observations of a deteriorating physicalContinue Reading
(IBBA COUNTY, SOUTH SUDAN) – A United Nations Mission in South Sudan patrol has reached remote communities in Ibba County, Western Equatoria State, after travelling day and night on a difficult journey along a hundred kilometre road connecting Yambio to Ibba County. Heavy rains and insecurity have left communities inContinue Reading
(YAMBIO, WES) – Western Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa has met with Japan’s new Ambassador to South Sudan, Shinji Matsui, to discuss development priorities and cooperation, the Office of the Governor reported in October 2026. The discussions focused on education, healthcare, capacity building, youth and women’s empowerment, urbanContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – The Caretaker Governor of Western Equatoria State, Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has appointed ten caretaker county commissioners to oversee the administration of the state’s ten counties. The appointments were made through State Decree No. 01/2026, signed by Governor Rimbasa on Sunday, 4th October 2026 at the State Secretariat headquartersContinue Reading
