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08/08/2026

Rotary Club of Wau Supports Newborn Twins Who Lost Their Mother

Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal State — Newborn twins who lost their mother shortly after birth have received material and financial support from the Rotary Club of Wau as they continue receiving medical care at St. Daniel Comboni Hospital.

The twins, whose mother passed away just days after their delivery, were left under the care of their family, who appealed for urgent assistance to help provide for the infants’ needs.

Responding to the family’s appeal, the Rotary Club of Wau, led by Club President Gabriel Dak, donated essential materials and provided 200 USD in financial support. The donation was presented by President Dak together with his wife and accompanied by Rotarian Frances Butili.

The twins’ grandmother, Mary Aliny Anthony, expressed gratitude to the Rotarians for responding quickly to their call for support. She appealed to other well-wishers to join hands with the Rotary Club in supporting the infants as they continue their recovery.

The Rotary Club of Wau also appreciated the efforts of St. Daniel Comboni Hospital for providing care and treatment to the twins during this critical period. The club pledged to continue visiting the infants regularly to monitor their progress and provide further assistance whenever possible.

📸 | Pictures by Augustino Peter Upieu |
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07/08/2026

Today, Friday 07 August, 2026, we were honored to welcome pupils from 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, who paid an educational visit to Voice of Hope Radio and the offices of the Catholic Diocese of Wau as part of their learning activities.

During the visit, the pupils experienced a live on-air radio program presentation, toured the station, and learned about the day-to-day operations of a radio station. They spent the entire day with us at the Voice of Hope Radio compound, making the visit both educational and enjoyable.

It was a wonderful and memorable day having you with us. We sincerely thank the pupils, teachers, and school administration for choosing Voice of Hope Radio as part of this educational experience.

Our doors are always open to welcome Clement Mboro School and other schools for educational visits and learning experiences.

07/08/2026

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐒𝐏 𝟏𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐚𝐬 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐰𝐨-𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞

Residents in Wau will pay 100,000 South Sudanese Pounds for water starting next month, following a decision by the South Sudan Urban Water Corporation to increase tariffs as it resumes water distribution after nearly two months of disruption caused by a fuel shortage.

The Area Manager of the South Sudan Urban Water Corporation in Wau, Engineer 𝗖𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝗸𝗯𝗮𝗶, told Voice of Hope Radio on Friday that water distribution will resume in the Dara-Ja area on Saturday after the station received a limited supply of fuel.

He explained that operations had been suspended because the corporation lacked sufficient fuel to run its water pumps, adding that the revenue collected from customers has not been enough to sustain continuous operations.

Engineer 𝗖𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 appealed to customers with outstanding water bills to clear their payments, saying improved revenue collection is essential to maintain regular water supply.

He announced that the monthly water tariff will increase from SSP 50,000 to SSP 100,000 beginning next month. According to him, the adjustment is intended to help the corporation generate enough revenue to purchase fuel and keep water production and distribution running.

He further explained that water distribution will initially be conducted only during the morning hours because of the limited fuel currently available. Evening distribution, he said, will resume once the corporation secures additional fuel through increased revenue.

Engineer 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝗸𝗯𝗮𝗶 also appealed to development partners, well-wishers, and other stakeholders to support the Urban Water Corporation in improving reliable access to clean water for residents of Wau.

The resumption of water supply is expected to ease water shortages experienced by many households in Wau over the past two months.

Earlier this year, a 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙 delegation assessed operational challenges facing the South Sudan Urban Water Corporation in Wau and pledged to explore solar-powered solutions to reduce dependence on fuel and improve sustainable water production and distribution.

07/08/2026

𝐉𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬

Jur River County authorities have launched a peace rally aimed at ending revenge attacks, promoting reconciliation, and strengthening peaceful coexistence among communities within the county and neighboring areas.

Speaking to Voice of Hope Radio, the Commissioner of Jur River County, Santino Manut Akec, said the initiative is part of the county government's efforts to raise awareness about the importance of peace following incidents of communal violence, cattle-related conflicts, looting, and revenge killings.

He said lasting peace and unity are essential to protecting lives, restoring stability, and supporting development in Jur River County.

Commissioner Akec called on all communities to actively participate in the peace campaign and reject acts of revenge, emphasizing that violence only deepens divisions and prolongs suffering.

He reminded residents that the people of Greater Bahr el Ghazal have lived together for generations and should continue to resolve their differences through dialogue rather than violence.

The commissioner stressed that dialogue and mutual understanding remain the best approaches to resolving disputes. He also appealed to the leadership of neighboring Apuk County to work closely with Jur River County in discouraging revenge attacks and promoting peaceful relations between communities.

Akec urged citizens to put the interests of South Sudan first by rejecting discrimination, hatred, and divisions based on county or ethnic background, saying unity is essential for lasting peace and development.

County authorities said the peace rally marks the beginning of broader community engagement activities aimed at strengthening reconciliation, encouraging dialogue, and preventing further cycles of revenge violence across Jur River County and neighboring communities.

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07/08/2026

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐮𝐬𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝'𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The High Court in Western Bahr el Ghazal State has acquitted a woman who had spent two years in detention on charges of murdering her husband, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove the case against her.

The verdict, delivered on Thursday in Wau, cleared 𝗬𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗸 of all murder charges stemming from the death of her husband in a fire incident. The case had been brought by relatives of the deceased, who accused her of causing his death.

Speaking to Voice of Hope Radio after the ruling, defence lawyer 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗴 welcomed the court's decision, saying the acquittal was based on credible witness testimony and medical evidence presented during the trial.

She explained that a hospital medical report showed the deceased had been experiencing mental health challenges at the time of the incident, evidence which the court considered in reaching its verdict.

𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗴 said her client endured two years in prison while defending herself against the allegations, describing the acquittal as a significant moment for justice.

She appealed to the public to accept 𝗬𝗮𝗿 back into the community without stigma, emphasizing that people acquitted by the courts should not continue to be treated as criminals. She added that correctional facilities should also serve to rehabilitate inmates and support their reintegration into society.

Speaking after her release, 𝗬𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗸 expressed relief at regaining her freedom. She maintained that she had never murdered her husband and said she had suffered greatly during her two years in detention.

She said she was grateful for the court's decision and intended to move forward with her life, leaving the painful experience behind and entrusting the future to God.

The defence lawyer also raised concerns about access to justice for women in detention, noting that some female inmates remain in prison for extended periods while awaiting trial because they lack legal representation and the resources needed to defend themselves.

She called for greater support to ensure vulnerable detainees receive timely legal assistance and fair access to justice.

07/08/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭

Two newborn twins are receiving treatment at St. Daniel Comboni Hospital in Wau after losing their mother just days after birth, leaving their family appealing for urgent support to help care for the infants.

The baby boy and girl were brought to the hospital following the death of their mother, who reportedly passed away six days after giving birth at home in Kayango.

Speaking to Voice of Hope Radio, the twins' grandmother, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆, said her daughter-in-law delivered the babies at home because there was no nearby health facility. She said the family was devastated when the mother died less than a week later, leaving the newborns without maternal care.

𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆 explained that she has become the primary caregiver for the twins together with her son, the children's father. She said the family survives on small-scale farming, which is insufficient to provide the nutrition, medical care, and other essential needs required by the newborns.

She appealed to well-wishers, humanitarian organizations, churches, and members of the public to assist the family with baby formula, clothing, medical support, and other necessities to give the twins a chance to survive and grow.

Meanwhile, the officer in charge of the Pediatric Ward and Neonatal Unit at St. Daniel Comboni Hospital, 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗿, said the babies were born in mid-July and are currently receiving medical attention.

He explained that there was no medical record indicating that the late mother had attended regular antenatal care, noting that access to health services was limited because there was no nearby health facility where she lived.

𝗔𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗿 said the biggest challenge facing the twins is proper nutrition, warning that once they are discharged from the hospital, their health could deteriorate if they do not receive adequate feeding and continued care.

He called on individuals and organizations of goodwill to support the grandmother in caring for the children, saying community support could make a significant difference in the twins' survival and well-being.

Hospital officials and the family are appealing for immediate assistance to help provide the twins with adequate nutrition, healthcare, clothing, and other basic necessities. Community members and organizations willing to support the family are encouraged to coordinate through St. Daniel Comboni Hospital to ensure the newborns receive the care they urgently need.

📸 | Picture by Cecilia John Akile |

07/08/2026

06/08/2026

𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐢 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

An eight-day introductory teacher training on the Balanda Viri language has concluded in Wau, with participants committing to promote the indigenous language in schools, churches, and communities.

The training, organized by the Balanda Viri Language Committee with support from the State Ministry of General Education and Instruction, aimed to equip teachers with skills in reading, writing, and teaching the Balanda Viri language as part of efforts to preserve the community's cultural heritage.

Speaking during the closing ceremony, Sophia Santino, Chairperson of the Balanda Viri Language Committee, thanked the State Ministry of General Education and Instruction, facilitators, and participants for making the training a success.

She said the programme had equipped participants with the knowledge and skills needed to teach, read, write, and promote the language in schools and communities. She encouraged teachers to apply the knowledge gained in their classrooms and help preserve the language and culture for future generations.

Amalia Clement Murba, the representative of the participants, described the training as an important step toward safeguarding the language.

She said, participants had gained a deeper understanding of the importance of preserving and promoting their mother tongue. She urged community members to teach children the language through storytelling and daily conversations and appealed to the facilitators from Juba to continue providing refresher training and follow-up support to strengthen language instruction.

Representing the State Ministry of General Education and Instruction, Donato Ugali emphasized that language is central to cultural identity and should be protected and respected.

Ugali said, preserving and teaching indigenous languages is essential to protecting cultural heritage. He noted that language defines people's identity, warning that losing a language also means losing an important part of a community's history and identity.

Fr. Joseph Dawar, Parish Priest of Saint Mary Help of Christians Cathedral in the Catholic Diocese of Wau, encouraged participants to use the knowledge acquired to strengthen the Church's mission through language.

Fr. Dawar said, the programme is intended to support Bible translation and the use of the language in the Church's liturgy. He encouraged participants to remain united and committed to helping their communities better understand the Holy Scriptures through their own language.

The training forms part of ongoing efforts to preserve the Balanda Viri language by increasing the number of qualified teachers and promoting its use in education, religious activities, and community life.

06/08/2026

𝐍𝐠𝐨𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭

The Ngok Community in Western Bahr el Ghazal State has appealed for peace, unity, and restraint while extending its condolences to the Twic Community following the death of a young man after an altercation with a colleague in Wau.

Speaking to Voice of Hope Radio on Wednesday, the Information Secretary of the Hai Bilpham Services Committee, Kiir Maguei Agwek, urged all communities in Western Bahr el Ghazal State to remain calm and continue living together peacefully despite the incident.

Agwek said the Ngok Community fully supports the position taken by the Twic Community that the killing was an individual criminal act and should not be interpreted as a conflict between the Twic and Ngok communities.

The Chief of the Abyei Community in Western Bahr el Ghazal State, Chief Deng Chol Mawan, also conveyed his condolences to the family of the deceased and the Twic Community, describing the incident as a personal criminal matter that should be handled through the justice system.

He expressed sympathy to the bereaved family and prayed for strength and comfort during their time of mourning. Chief Mawan noted that the deceased and the suspect had lived together peacefully before the incident, underscoring that the case should not be used to create divisions between communities.

Chief Mawan urged community members to refrain from acts of revenge or violence, emphasizing that the police have already taken charge of the investigation and that anyone who resorts to retaliation will be held individually accountable under the law.

He also encouraged members of the Abyei Community to guide young people to reject violence and uphold peaceful coexistence.

The chief further appealed to both the Twic and Ngok communities to continue respecting the peace agreement signed between them in Wau, saying it remains an important foundation for unity and harmony.

The appeal follows a similar call made on 5 August 2026 by the Chairperson of the Twic Community in Wau, who urged members of his community to remain calm and allow the legal process to take its course.

The Ngok Community has now echoed that message, calling on residents to reject retaliation, preserve peaceful coexistence, and allow the police and courts to handle the case in accordance with the law.