Group photo of 1st Annual Diocesan Audience Participants

 Bishop Hiiboro Calls for Unity and Compassion Amid South Sudan’s Ongoing Crisis

By Waure Eddy Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio has called on all South Sudanese to reject violence and embrace peace, compassion, and national unity. Speaking during the 1st Annual Diocesan Audience held at the bishop’s residence in Curia, the Bishop addressed the deepening crisis affecting communities across the country….

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CODEP Sends Coordinator to Assess IDP Situation in Wau, Nagero and Tambura

By Waure Eddy WAU / YAMBIO — The humanitarian arm of the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP) has dispatched its Humanitarian Emergency Coordinator, Gibson Kamilio, on a fact-finding mission to communities hosting internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Wau, Nagero, Tambura and neighboring Bazia — an effort aimed at assessing needs and delivering essential…

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Tindoka Community Declares End to Child Marriage and Sexual Gender-Based Violence Following AMREF Training Program

By Waure Eddy. The community of Tindoka has formally declared an end to child marriage and sexual and gender-based violence, marking a historic commitment to protecting children and women following comprehensive training conducted by AMREF Health Africa in collaboration with the State Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, with support from UNFPA, Canada, Sweden,…

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Bishop Hiiboro Kussala Receives Mahogany Seedlings as a Symbol of Environmental Stewardship

By Waure Emmanuel In a symbolic act that intertwines faith and environmental consciousness, His Lordship Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio (CDTY), received 12 mahogany seedlings from Mr. Anthony Zetti Martin.   The gesture was welcomed with great appreciation and joy by the bishop, who regarded the seedlings as…

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CDTY Announces New Parishes and Initiatives on Anniversary of Bishop Gasi

By Baraka John The Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio (CDTY) on 13th September 2025 announced the creation and elevation of several parishes and spiritual centers, alongside new diocesan-wide mandates for environmental sustainability and family renewal. The announcement was made by Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala at a deeply spiritual and celebratory gathering attended by clergy, religious,…

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Community Forum in Yambio Builds Resilience Against Hate Speech and Conflict Narratives

By Waure Eddy Fifty Participants from diverse backgrounds gathered in Yambio for a one-day community forum focused on strengthening resilience against hate speech and conflict-driven narratives. The event, organized by Digital Rights Frontline (DRF) based in Juba, follows a similar training held in September on combating harmful information across South Sudan. Hate speech, misinformation, and…

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Farmers from Ezo, Yangiri and Ringasi are happy after receiving tools

Farmers in Western Equatoria Receive Agricultural Tools to Boost Second Season Productivity

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…

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