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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Eastern Equatoria, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 45stories have been published about Eastern Equatoria which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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New Beginning: How Root of Generations empowers survivors

Juba, Eastern Equatoria (Eye Radio) – In the quiet Lohomit village in Eastern Equatoria, a 32-year-old mother of three endured years of silent suffering. Trapped by intimate partner violence, she faced physical and emotional abuse, feeling isolated due to cultural stigma and a lack of support. Her life changed when she discovered the Community Care Program by Root of Generations (ROG). This program reaches out to communities, offering vital supp…Read Article

Eastern Equatoria · Eastern Equatoria

Lower prices or lose license, Torit mayor warns traders - Radio Tamazuj

The mayor of Torit Municipal Council, Eastern Equatoria State, on Wednesday warned traders against unjustified increases in commodity prices and demanded an immediate reduction, threatening to revoke the licenses of violators. During a meeting with wholesalers, Mayor Oyito Baptist directed that all commodity prices be cut by 4%. He accused traders of raising prices without government approval, calling the practice illegal and harmful to consumer…Read Article

Torit · Torit

Eastern Equatoria chiefs blamed for contradicting laws at grass roots

By Theophilous Ochang The Chairperson for the Peace Commission in Eastern Equatoria State, Mathew Ugwak, has raised concerns over the reluctance by the local chiefs to disseminate the rule of law despite having been trained. He made the statement during a training organized by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to participation of local chiefs in law enforcement. The training also aimed to facilitate dialogue to mitigate conflicts bet…Read Article

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Legal threats are driving suicide cases underground -expert

A mental health expert has urged the government to decriminalize attempted suicide, saying this is preventing people from receiving proper care and support. Section 215 of the South Sudan Penal Code Act of 2008, which criminalizes suicide attempts, stipulates that anyone who survives a suicide attempt can face up to one year in prison, a fine, or both Dr. Atong Ayuel, a specialist in psychiatry, neurology, behavioral disorders, and addiction, sa…Africa · Eastern EquatoriaRead Article

New administrative area established in Eastern Equatoria - Radio Tamazuj

Eastern Equatoria State declared Kauto a new administrative area on Wednesday, carving it out of Kapoeta East County. Kapoeta East is located in southeastern South Sudan, bordering Kenya to the south and Ethiopia to the east. In South Sudan, an administrative area is a region with a distinct governance structure, often created to address unique local needs or disputes. The Kauto area grapples with intercommunal violence—notably cattle raiding—an…Eastern Equatoria · Eastern EquatoriaSee the Story

Governor Lobong fires Imehejek chief administrator - Radio Tamazuj

Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore dismissed the chief administrator of Imehejek Administrative Area on Thursday but did not name a successor. The decision, announced in Gubernatorial Decree No. 7/2025 and read on state-owned Radio 97.5 FM, removed Mathew Oromo Maurice as chief administrator, effective June 26, 2025. Lobong thanked Oromo for his service, saying the move was made in the public interest of Imehejek’s residents. “…Eastern Equatoria · Eastern EquatoriaRead Article

German NGO Welthungerhilfe hands over nutrition and health facilities to Torit - Radio Tamazuj

German NGO Welthungerhilfe (WHH) has officially handed over five nutrition and WASH facilities to the Torit County authorities in a significant step towards improving child and maternal health in Eastern Equatoria State. The facilities are part of broader efforts to tackle acute malnutrition and improve access to nutrition services for vulnerable populations in South Sudan. WHH Country Director Ania Okinczyc commended the successful transition o…Health · ToritRead Article

New Kauto Administrative Area to end neglect in remote Eastern Equatoria

Kapoeta East, Eastern Equatoria (Eye Radio) – In a move aimed at enhancing service delivery and government presence in remote areas, the government of Eastern Equatoria State has announced the creation of the Kauto Administrative Area. This new administrative unit, established by Governor Louis Lobong Lojore through a Gubernatorial Order issued on June 18, 2025, was formerly part of Kapoeta East County. Located in the extreme southeastern part o…Eastern Equatoria · Eastern EquatoriaRead Article

Governor Lobong asks for staff audit as E. Equatoria Parliament reopens - Radio Tamazuj

The Eastern Equatoria State Legislative Assembly reopened on Monday for its second session after four months on recess, with calls for the House’s leadership to screen absentee staff and lawmakers who have since absconded.  The Assembly was closed on 5 February and was expected to reopen in May, but it was delayed due to budgetary constraints. Speaking at the opening of parliament, Governor Louis Lobong Lojore stated that several parliamentary s…Torit · ToritRead Article

5 suspected raiders, including police officer, killed in BUDI County - Radio Tamazuj

A least five suspected cattle raiders, including a police officer, were shot dead in aEastern Equatoria · Eastern EquatoriaRead Article

Strong winds blow off roofs at Lafon County Health Center - Radio Tamazuj

The only primary health care center serving the entire population of Eastern Equatoria State’s Lafon County and the Imehejek area suffered a major setback over the weekend when strong winds during torrential rains blew off the roofs of several buildings. Onyang Johnson Mark, the Lafon County Health Director, told Radio Tamazuj that the incident happened on Saturday at 8 p.m. during a heavy downpour when the roofs of the maternity, female ward, a…Eastern Equatoria · Eastern EquatoriaRead Article

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