South Sudan Is Bigger Than Any One Leader”: Bishop Hiiboro Calls for Peace, Credible Elections and Responsible Leadership

By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA. Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, who also serves on the Interparty Dialogue mediation team, has called on South Sudan’s political leaders and citizens to place the common good above partisan interests as the country approaches its forthcoming elections. The remarks were given in an…

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African Bishops Express Filial Closeness and Prayers for Pope Leo XIV Ahead of Surgery

By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA. The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has expressed heartfelt closeness and prayerful solidarity with Pope Leo XIV as he prepares for forthcoming surgery, assuring the Holy Father of the continent’s fervent prayers and spiritual communion during this delicate period. Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, Archbishop of Kinshasa and…

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Catholic Diocese Honors Episcopal Church’s 50th Jubilee with Symbolic Gift and Message of Unity

By Sr. Laurencila Akinyi, FSSA. The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Episcopal Church of South Sudan on its historic 50th Jubilee celebration in Yambio, September 9, 2026, presenting a symbolic bicycle as gift representing the balance, unity, and collaborative effort required for the Church’s ongoing mission. Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro…

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St. Michael Parish Naziragbe Raises 9 Million SSP Toward Church Construction

By Waure Eddy. St. Michael Catholic Quasi Parish in Naziragbe 1 has raised 9 million South Sudanese Pounds during a fundraising event Sunday, October 4, 2026, to support completion of its church building currently at the roofing stage. The fundraising was organized to mobilize resources for completing construction delayed by financial challenges. The parish estimates…

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Former Deputy Governor Renews SPLM Membership, Donates 500 Party T-Shirts

By Waure Eddy. Dr. Gaaniko Kennedy Baime, former Deputy Governor of Western Equatoria State and former Undersecretary in the National Ministry of Health, has formally renewed his membership with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) as part of the party’s nationwide membership renewal exercise ahead of December 2026 General Elections. Baime renewed his membership Thursday…

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