River Yei
| River Yei | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country | South Sudan |
| Region | The river flows through Equatoria to Bahr el Ghazel |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Lujule Payam, Morobo County |
| • location | Panyana Village |
| Basin features | |
| Cities | |
| Waterfalls | Aga Falls |
River Yei is a river in South Sudan with its source in Panyana Village, Lujule payam in Morobo County of Central Equatoria State.[1][2][3]
Nomenclature
[edit | edit source]The name Yei was derived from the word yii in Kaliko language, meaning "water."[4]
Features
[edit | edit source]Central Equatoria
[edit | edit source]In Central Equatoria, the river flows through Lujule, Morobo County and Yei River County. The river flows through Yei town where the Kembe River joins along Yei - Juba Road.[5][6]
A notable landmark, Aga Falls, is situated on the River Yei in Wudabi Payam, Morobo County.[7] Aga Falls lies at Geri Boma and has been recognized as a potential site for hydroelectric development.[8]
Western Equatoria
[edit | edit source]In Western Equatoria, the river flows through Mundiri west, Lakes State, and Unity State.[9]
History
[edit | edit source]During the colonial era, the British administration altered local governance and settlement arrangements along the river’s course. They introduced centralized chiefs and resettled villages to combat sleeping sickness.[10]
In March 2010, UNMIS and the World Food Programme funded construction of a 42-meter single-lane bridge in Yei town. This key bridge spans the River Yei and improved trade routes between the town and its Ugandan and Congolese neighbors.[11]
In 2011 the government of Central Equatoria State under the leadership of Governor Clement Wani Konga planned to launch a power plant in Morobo County.[8]
See also
[edit | edit source]References
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- ^ Justin, P. H., & van Dijk, H. (2017). Land Reform and Conflict in South Sudan: Evidence from Yei River County. Africa Spectrum, 52(2), 3-28. https://doi.org/10.1177/000203971705200201 (Original work published 2017)
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