The Ambororo, more commonly referred to as Mbororo, are a nomadic pastoralist group, a subgroup of the Fulani ethnic group, primarily engaged in cattle herding across West and Central Africa. They are known for their transhumant lifestyle, moving seasonally with their livestock in search of pasture and water, often across national borders.
The herders have reportedly crossed into Tore Payam. On Tuesday, the community leadership, led by Caretaker Chairman Michael Taban Lamowa, met with Emmanuel Taban Seme, the Commissioner of Yei River County and presented a formal petition demanding the immediate evacuation of the pastoralists from their area.
The petition, submitted by community representatives, called for an immediate halt to the activities of the Ambororo pastoralists, a nomadic group whose presence has sparked concerns among the Tore community.
The community expressed grievances over allegations that significant sums of money, reportedly in the millions of South Sudanese Pounds, were received by certain individuals, including the Payam Director, Head Chief, and Military Commander at Tore base.
These claims were confirmed during a Tore Academic Association meeting held in Goli on May 24, 2025, chaired by Rev. Levi Marindulu Yepete, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Yei.
According to community leaders, the Payam Director for Tore admitted during the Goli meeting that some individuals and a portion had received funds that were allocated to the Payam office.
This revelation provoked widespread outrage among Tore residents in Yei, Juba, and the local community, prompting them to demand an investigation into the named leaders’ involvement.
The petition underscored that land is a sensitive issue for the community, stating, “Land of the community is not an easy issue.”
The Tore community also urged the Commissioner to issue local orders and establish a committee to engage with all cattle herders in Yei River County, addressing the broader issue of pastoralist activities.
