Bishop Hiiboro Calls for Peace as New Governor Arrives in Yambio

By Waure Eddy The Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Tambura-Yambio, Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has called for peace, unity, and collaborative leadership following the arrival of the newly appointed Governor of Western Equatoria State, H.E. Daniel Badangbu Rimbasa, who touched down in Yambio on Wednesday morning. Welcoming the Governor, Bishop Hiiboro expressed gratitude for…

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Minister of Transport Outlines Road Development Priorities for Western Equatoria State

By Waure Eddy The newly appointed Minister of Transport, Road and Bridges, Honorable Elia Richard Box, has outlined his vision for improving road infrastructure across Western Equatoria State, emphasizing the critical role of roads in fostering development and security throughout the region. Speaking to the media on Thursday, the minister expressed gratitude for the opportunity…

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CODEP Empowers Farmers with Modern Agricultural Skills in Mambe Payam

By. Waure Eddy The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, with support from the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund, has successfully concluded a five-day intensive agricultural training program for 30 smallholder farmers in Mambe Payam as part of ongoing efforts to boost food security and promote sustainable livelihoods across Western Equatoria. The training focused on…

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Bishop Hiiboro Launches Second National Lenten Campaign, Calls for Peace and Environmental Stewardship

By Ernesto Chakaya Thousands of faithful gathered at St. Mary Parish in Yambio as the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the Most Reverend Dr. Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, officially launched the Second National Lenten Campaign 2026, bringing together Christians from different parishes to pray, reflect, and renew their commitment during this holy season…

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Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio Launches Lenten Program Focused on Peace, Healing, and Reconciliation

By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has launched its Diocesan Lenten Program for 2026 under the motto “Return to the Lord and Live in Peace,” calling on all parishes, families, and Small Christian Communities to embrace a season of spiritual renewal, reconciliation, and active solidarity with the vulnerable. In a pastoral message…

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Bishop Hiiboro Calls for Mature, Prepared Love as Foundation for Nation-Building on Valentine’s Day

By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, Rt. Rev. Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has used the occasion of Valentine’s Day to deliver a powerful pastoral message urging South Sudanese families to embrace mature, faithful, and well-prepared love as the foundation for rebuilding the nation, describing superficial romance as insufficient for…

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CODEP Launches New Humanitarian Project to Support Displaced Families in Ibba County

By Baraka John The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace has held an inception meeting with authorities in Ibba County to launch a new humanitarian project aimed at supporting internally displaced persons who fled conflict from various parts of Western Equatoria State. The project, titled “Emergency Response and Recovery to IDPs who Fled Conflict in…

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Bishop Hiiboro Condemns Child Recruitment as “Inherently Wrong” on International Red Hand Day

By Emmanuel Mandela The Catholic Bishop of Tombura-Yambio Diocese, His Lordship Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has issued a firm moral warning against the recruitment of children into armed forces, describing the practice as inherently wrong and a direct assault on the future of South Sudan. Bishop Hiiboro delivered his remarks during the commemoration of International…

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