![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 Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Graduands of the Consolata Institute of Philosophy (CIP) in Nairobi, Kenya have been advised to let their conscience be their guide, for it is the compass that steers them towards righteousness. Speaking at the 50th graduation ceremony on Friday, May 10th, where 30 out of 77 graduands were from the…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA Bishop Emmanuel Bernadino Lowe of Torit Diocese in South Sudan, has strongly condemned the violent attack on Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Loa in Magwi County by members of South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) on 26th March 2025, which resulted to killing of one person and injuring another. Bishop…
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA The administration of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has condemned the attack of Catholic Priests at Don Bosco Parish Manguo in Maridi County of Western Equatoria State by unknown gun men on Monday 27th 2025 asking for security, investigation and justice stressing that the attack is a serious crime…
By Chieku Suzan More than 6000 refugees have arrived in South Sudan after fleeing renewed violence in the Central African Republic (CAR), a local community leader confirmed. Speaking to the media, Chief Joseph Masari said the refugees escaped heavy fighting in Bambuti, where intense gunfire and bombardment were reported. He noted that the group has…
By Baraka John YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE — Staff of the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) and the Diocesan Curia of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio have officially commenced their Christmas holiday break, concluding a year of dedicated service with an uplifting message of positivity, steadfastness, and renewed commitment ahead of the new…
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…
In a stirring address during the Solemnity of Corpus Christi under the auspices of the National Eucharist Congress, on 2nd June 2024 at St. Mary Mother of God Parish Yambio, Barani Eduardo Hiiboro, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), called upon the faithful of Western Equatoria State to embrace agricultural unity and opportunity….
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…
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 Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA As the Universal Catholic Church honors the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, who is also the patron Saint of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio South Sudan (CDTY), bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala has called upon the faithful to honor the life of St. Joseph by embracing the dignity of work…
