Watchdog alerts to civic space erosion, records 15 violations

JUBA – A South Sudanese civil society group, the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has documented a troubling rise in violations of civic space in the lead-up to the country’s December elections, according to a report released Sunday. CEPO’s “Civic Space Watch” initiative recorded 15 incidents targeting journalists, activists, and civil society leaders between […]

South Sudan launches first Sign Language Learning Center in Juba

The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), in collaboration with Light for the World, inaugurated Juba’s first Sign Language Learning Center on Tuesday. During the ceremony, Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of CEPO, emphasized that enrolling individuals with disabilities in sign language classes would enhance societal inclusion in communication and information sharing. “As CEPO, in partnership […]

The East African Civil Society Organizations Forum (EACSOF) Summit of 2024

June 21, 2024, Arusha-Tanzania-The East African Civil Society Organizations Forum (EACSOF) Summit of 2024 under the theme “harnessing EAC citizens potential and participation in regional integration processes” has come to a successful end with a call for greater CSOs participation in the integration process. Speaking at the closing of the summit Mr. Edmund Yakani, President […]