Fifty Rangers Begin Seven-Week Field Training to Strengthen Wildlife Protection in Lantoto National Park
By Eddy Waure The Enjojo Foundation, in collaboration with African Parks and the State Ministry…
Fifty Rangers Begin Seven-Week Field Training to Strengthen Wildlife Protection in Lantoto National Park
By Eddy Waure The Enjojo Foundation, in collaboration with African Parks and the State Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism, has officially launched a comprehensive seven-week basic field training program for 50 newly recruited rangers in Lantoto National Park, marking a significant step in strengthening wildlife protection and conservation efforts in Western Equatoria State. The…
Bishop Hiiboro Invites the Diocese to Celebrate Corpus Christi with Theme “Go Where Nobody Wants to See Jesus”
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the Most Reverend Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has issued an invitation to all parishes, missions, institutions, and families to celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ with faith, reverence, and joy, calling the faithful to carry the Eucharistic Christ beyond church walls…
Farmers in Uze and Ngindo Begin Planting Season Following Successful Agricultural Training
ByWaure Eddy Farmers from Uze and Ngindo payams have officially embarked on planting activities following months of intensive training on sustainable agriculture organized by the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace with funding support from Manos Unidas, marking the translation of classroom learning into productive field work. The two farmer groups successfully completed a comprehensive…
St. Theresa Mission Hospital Launches Ebola Awareness Campaign Across Catholic Diocese
By Waure Eddy St. Theresa Mission Hospital in Nzara has initiated a comprehensive awareness campaign targeting the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio to strengthen precautionary measures against ongoing Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, emphasizing prevention and vigilance even as South Sudan remains free of confirmed cases. The awareness session, held Thursday…
Christ-The-King Parish Nabagu Concludes Month of May Rosary Devotion with Spiritual Renewal and Gratitude
The Christ-The-King Parish community in Nabagu has successfully concluded its Month of May Rosary Devotion, celebrating a period of spiritual renewal, deepened faith, and strengthened Christian fellowship through faithful participation in prayer and reflection on God’s Word. Throughout May, which the Catholic Church dedicates to honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary, families, youth, women, men, and…
CODEP Launches Village Savings and Loan Association Groups to Strengthen Community Resilience
By Waure Eddy. The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace has officially launched the formation of eight Village Savings and Loan Association groups across four counties in Western Equatoria State, with support from the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen community resilience and promote financial inclusion among vulnerable…
Priest Embodies Gospel of Service: Fr. Victor Sende Transforms Communities Through Hard Work and Humble Leadership
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA. Reverend Father Victor Sende, the priest entrusted with ministry in three mission parishes across Maridi County, continues to inspire hope and transform communities through exemplary pastoral leadership rooted in service, simplicity, and dedication, the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio reported. Serving St. Lucy Parish Mambe, St. Agnes Parish Ras’Olo, and St. Monica…
CODEP Issues Ebola Alert and Advisory Notice Following DRC Outbreak Near Border
By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA. The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace has issued an Alert and Advisory Notice Directing the Wholeness and Wellness Health Service Department, St. Theresa Mission Hospital, Health Workers, Community leaders, and the General Public to heighten alertness and preparedness measures following recent reports of Ebola Epidemic outbreak in neighboring Democratic Republic…
Bishop Hiiboro Praises Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence as “Timely and Overdue”
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the Most Reverend Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has described Pope Leo XIV’s first Encyclical letter, Magnifica Humanitas, as a very Timely and perhaps Overdue Document for the modern World and the Church, calling for serious Study and Implementation Across Catholic Institutions. In a response to Sr. Laurencila…
Over 100 Community Leaders Complete Dialogue Training to Strengthen Peacebuilding in Western Equatoria
By Waure Eddy. More than 100 community members from across Western Equatoria State concluded a three-day training on community dialogue processes on Friday, aimed at strengthening local capacity to resolve disputes and sustain peace at the grassroots level. The training brought together community leaders, church leaders, civil society organizations, youth representatives, government officials, and women’s…
![Group photo taken during the opening training session at Bishop Residence in Curia [Photo: Emmanuel Mandella]](https://rurugene.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-30-at-23.02.201-300x131.jpeg "Over 80 Young People Trained to Champion Reconciliation Across WES")
