Sister Suzan celebrates two years of religious services in Tombura-Yambio

A 25-year-old Sister Gamboripai Suzan on Thursday celebrated her two of religious services in the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio. She described the day as very important for her to renew commitment to the work that God gave to complete two years as sister, Anisa Radio reported. Sister Suzan adds that, she is very happy with […]

Tombura-Yambio Catholic Church gives food to over 2000 IDPs in Ezo Parish

The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace in the Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio distributed food items to 2160internal displaced persons who fled from Tombura County to Ezo. According to Ezo County Acting Relief and Rehabilitation Commission Coordinator, Wilson Danadiri Saverio, the food saved 2160 individuals in 360 households, Anisa radio reported. He said many […]

UNMISS Trains Chiefs in Yambio on Conflict Management and Reconciliation

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan or UNMISS organized a two-day training for community leaders in Yambio, Western Equatoria on mitigating conflict and promoting peaceful coexistence. The aim was to build the capacity of 20 traditional chiefs on how to resolve disputes among community members in an amicable, dialogue-based and peaceful manner. “Western Equatoria […]

Tombura-Yambio Catholic Diocese inserts more efforts to bring peace

Catholic Bishop of Tombura-Yambio Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala with religious leaders last week visited Tombura to help stop instances of inter-communal violence in the region. He explained that their initiative was “to take a message of love and reconciliation that touches hearts of the people. Bishop Hiiboro noted that the initiative was an opportunity to express […]

Official complains that results of covid-19 patients delay to reach Yambio

Secretary-General of former Gbudue State Thomas Yanga said complained of delay in sending back to Yambio results of covid-19 samples they earlier sent to Juba for test. He explained that the blood samples of the patient who was found COVID-19 positive has not reached Yambio from Juba. The Secretary-General said patient who was tested COVID-19 […]

South Sudan registers over 190 refugees in Yambio in the last two weeks

The UN refugee agency in South Sudan says 198 refugees were registered in Yambio Western Equatoria State over the last two weeks.  UNCHCR representative Adan D Ilmi states all the new arrivals are quarantined by the state authority in regards to WHO guidelines and the ministry of health. He adds among the arrivals are South […]

Official denies coming of LRA to Yambio

Secretary-general of defunct Gbudue State Wilson Thomas Yanga has denied rumours circulating in the area that the Lord’s Resistance Army or LRA was coming to Yambio. He told CRN that his office got information two weeks ago that LRA was coming from the side of Sakure County. Thomas explained that when the government sent its […]

Police of Yambio urges locals to respect laws to prevent coronavirus spread

The commissioner of police in Yambio Western Equatoria is calling upon citizens to respect the laws to prevent spread of coronavirus in the state. This came after South Sudan announced more cases of coronavirus bringing the total number of the confirmed cases to 35, Anisa Radio reports. According to the directives from the high level […]

Lorry operators in Yambio complain of lack of spare parts

Truck operators in Yambio Western Equatoria State complain about lack of spare parts in the market as result of lockdown due to coronavirus. Speaking to Anisa radio the leader of Lorries Justine Ugo says since non-foods items shops have been closed, they are not able to get spare parts for their trucks. He adds repairing […]

Tombura-Yambio Catholic Diocese and World Vision train people on Covid-19

Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio in partnership with the World Vision Equatoria is sensitizing the community through workshop on Covid-19 pandemic. World Vision case management specialist Samuel Itang told priests that the training is because clergy and the religious people have big influence and can reach a great number of people. Vicar General of Catholic […]

Yambio citizens loud the reduction of 32 states

Citizens in Yambio express their jubilant reactions concerning the reduction of the 32 states to 10. During an interview with Radio Anisa, Thomas appreciates the decision made by the president regarding it as a sign that peace will prevail in the country. Another citizen Moses encourages fellow countrymen to consider the suffering of innocent people […]

Star Trust trains farmers on numeric and bookkeeping in Yambio

Star Trust Organization in partnership with the UNFAO and USAID trained group of 90 farmers from Yambio Tambura and Maridi on record keeping of farm products. The course was meant to expand and broaden their knowledge and skills. Star Trust Communication focal person Binza Joel said there is need for the farmers to know and […]

Christians in Yambio celebrate fifth anniversary of late Bishop Gasi

Thousands of Christians across the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio celebrated the fifth anniversary of late Bishop Joseph Gasi Abangite in Yambio under the theme: ‘Holiness of work’. Parish Priest of Regina Mundi Ezo Jacinto Nangi, said the commemoration of the late Bishop’s life is joy and blessing to Christians and people of South Sudan, Radio […]

Communion of Evangelical Churches Bishop enthroned in Yambio Diocese

The new bishop of the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches in South Sudan was enthroned in Yambio Diocese Bishop Yepeta Nathan calls on sister churches in Yambio and South Sudan to work collectively and drive the people closer to God through evangelization for a common good, Anisa Radio reports. Meanwhile Archbishop of Middle East and […]

African Centre graduates over 1 thousand first aid trainees in Yambio

Over one thousands first aid workers graduated after completing two months training to respond to any emergence in the community in Yambio, Gbudue State. Oliver Hillario, African Training Centre Manager, calls up on communities to collaborate with health officers to respond to emergencies in the community He adds that the trainees have acquired qualification to […]

Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio launches five years’ strategic plan

The Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio launched its five years’ strategic plan in Nzara under the theme: ‘Get up and work’. According to Anisa Radio, the strategic plan will base on four pillars, including evangelization, social development, financial system, monitoring and evaluation. Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio Eduardo Hiiboro explains that the plan is […]

Tombura-Yambio Diocesan Synod calls for discussion on Church future

The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio started a three-day first Diocesan Preliminary Synod discussion under the theme: ‘We are the family of God, a participatory servant church’. Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala says any decision taken during the synod is beneficial to the universal Church. The Catholic prelate urges the participants from the 27 parishes to […]

Tombura-Yambio Bishop expects Secretaries to portray vibrant parishes

The Catholic Bishop of Tombura-Yambio Diocese Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala expects parishes to be vibrant, united and a well-connected with the trained secretaries on the ground. He anticipates a diocese that is effective in all its activities by providing basic services and pastoral supports to its community in the parishes. Bishop Hiiboro says over the past […]

Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio trains parish Secretaries on information management

The Catholic diocese of Tombura-Yambio is training secretaries from 27 parishes in effective services project writings for their parishes. Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala says the aim of the training is to strengthen the information sharing channel with the Curia. He adds the Parish administration activities should continue to be active even if no priest is […]

Catholic Bishop in Yambio organizes conference for young people

The Catholic Bishop of Diocese of Tambura-Yambio organized three days conference for both primary and secondary schools young people from the age of 15 to 25. Bishop Eduardo Hiboro Kussala says the symposium is God’s call for the youth because they are important in the society and in the church, Radio Anisa reports. He urges […]