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By Waure Eddy The kingdom of Western Equatoria State (WES) has launched its inaugural cultural festival aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence and unity among communities. The two-day event, themed “Celebrating Our Unity through Cultural Diversity,” kicked off on October 10, 2025, at Yambio Freedom Square. The festival brought together various tribes from WES, particularly from…

By Baraka John Members of St. Josephine Bakhita Parish in Yambio carried out a community cleaning exercise at Yambio State Hospital on Saturday, October 11. The event was led by Fr. Thomas Bagbiowia, the Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), who joined dozens of parishioners in scrubbing wards, clearing hospital grounds, and…

By Amos Mongu In a landmark move to reshape South Sudan’s local economy, the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio has launched an ambitious new initiative aimed at unlocking the region’s vast agricultural potential. The “Pilot Marketing Development System and Value Chain Analysis” project, officially unveiled during a consultative meeting on Tuesday, promises to bridge the long-standing…

By Alex Bimo In a vibrant display of unity, devotion, and educational spirit, Catholic schools from across the Diocese of Tambura-Yambio gathered at St. Mary Catholic Parish to celebrate the annual feast of St. Daniel Comboni. This year’s commemoration, held under the theme “Enkindle in them the Fire of Truth and Honesty,” brought together students,…

By Waure Eddy The spirit of unity, culture, and education came alive as the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio launched the St. Daniel Comboni Celebration with a vibrant inter-school competition at St. Mary Primary School. The event, organized under the banner of CDTY Got Talent, marked the first time all Catholic schools in the region gathered…

By Waure Eddy A fresh wave of violence erupted on Monday October 6th morning in Nagero County, Western Equatoria State, as armed confrontations between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and SPLA-IO fighters intensified, leaving Nagero town deserted and hundreds of residents displaced. Youth Representative confirmed to Media that the renewed attack starts on…

By Waure Eddy The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) pledged to construct a poultry house for the Sustainable Agriculture for Rural Development (SARD) Institute, a move aimed at enhancing practical agricultural education for students. The announcement was made during a strategic meeting held on Monday between CODEP Director Fr. Charles Mbikoyo and SARD…

By Waure and Bimo In a vibrant ceremony held at the Anisa FM radio station compound, the Regular Callers of Western Equatoria State officially launched their first-ever uniform—an initiative that symbolizes unity, civic responsibility, and the power of grassroots media engagement. The event drew a large crowd of local residents, journalists, and media representatives from…

By: Emmanuel Mandella The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio (CDTY), Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has issued a moving letter of solidarity to the people of Nagero County, condemning the violence that has displaced thousands and calling for an immediate ceasefire to protect civilians. In a pastoral message addressed to the faithful of St….

By Baraka John Preparations are underway for the upcoming Catholic School Day, celebrated annually on October 10th across all Catholic schools under the Diocese of Tombura-Yambio. A successful and well-attended meeting of principals and headmasters from the diocese’s Catholic schools was held on Wednesday, setting the foundation for a meaningful and unified celebration this year….