![Picture of the Bishop to the left and acting chairperson of HIV commission in WES next to him, plus HIV coordinator and AFENET field officer to the right after their meeting [Photo: Emmanuel Mandella]](https://rurugene.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Picture-of-the-Bishop-to-the-left-and-acting-chairperson-of-HIV-commission-in-WES-next-to-him-plus-HIV-coordinator-and-AFENET-field-officer-to-the-right-after-their-meeting-Photo-Emmanuel-Mandella-150x150.jpeg "Bishop Hiiboro Joins State Effort to Eliminate HIV in Western Equatoria by 2030")
By Waure Eddy In a major step toward strengthening food security and sustainable livelihoods, 90 farmers from Ezo, Yangiri, and Ringasi have received essential agricultural tools to support their second farming season. The distribution was carried out by the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) under its Sustainable Agriculture Project, funded by the Scottish…
By Sr. Henriette Anne FSSA As South Sudan honors 3oth July 2025, the martyr’s day, bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) have called upon the government of South Sudan from the highest office to the most local chief to declare Tombura a zone of urgent national peace and…
By seminarian Mboriidie Simon On 16th October 2024, in an inspiring initiative at Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, Diabio, the Shalom Christian Organization launched a tailoring training program to uplift local women and foster growth within the community. Rev. Fr. Wasi Benjamin, the parish priest and Director of Shalom Christian Organization, extended his sincere gratitude to…
By Baraka John Bishop Abangite College of Science and Technology welcomed a new principal following a formal handover ceremony held on Wednesday 2nd July 2025. Mr. Ceaser Dowdow, formerly the Education Coordinator for the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), officially assumed the role of principal after his appointment by His Lordship Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro…
By Baraka John The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, His Lordship Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has strongly called for an end to human trafficking, describing the practice as a serious violation of human dignity and fundamental rights. Bishop Hiiboro made the remarks on Saturday, February 7, 2026, while speaking at a public event…
“Combatting Hate Speech is Key to Nation’s Future”, Says Mr. Stephen Darunga By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA At a workshop organized by Sun Rays Foundation (SRF) under the leadership of Mr. Simon Mikanipare on South Sudanese Peace and Leadership Mentorship Workshop, at Rosa Mystica Spiritual Center in Nairobi, Kenya, Mr. Stephene Darunga looking into social…
By Waure Eddy The Azande Kingdom made history this weekend with the launch of its first-ever Cultural Festival, held at Yambio Freedom Square. The two-day celebration, themed “Celebrating Our Unity through Cultural Diversity,” brought together communities from Nvolo to Kubiri Boor in a vibrant display of traditional dances, foods, and shared heritage. The festival aimed…
By Emmanuel Mandella On October 11, 2024, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, Barani Edwardo Hiiboro Kusalla, officially opened a newly constructed Secondary School in Nzara County to nurture future leaders. Barani Edwardo Hiiboro Kusalla established the newly inaugurated St. Daniel Comboni College Nzara (STDCC) with the support of the Comboni missionary sisters….
By Waure Eddy The Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio, led by His Lordship Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has officially launched the construction of new male and female wards and a guest house at St. Tereza Mission Hospital in Nzara, Western Equatoria State. The new facilities are expected to significantly enhance healthcare delivery for communities in…
By Baraka John The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, the Most Reverend Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, returned to the diocese on Thursday following a significant trip to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, where he attended a major Caritas Africa conference. He was warmly welcomed upon his arrival by clergy, religious sisters, students, and diocesan staff….
