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On: July 17, 2026

CES Health Ministry, Amref Deepen Partnership to Boost Healthcare Services

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 17, 2026

CES Cabinet Approves Establishment of Cooperative and Rural Development Institute

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 17, 2026

CES Government Seeks Urgent Action as Border Tensions Rise in Kajo-Keji

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 17, 2026

Yei River County

Koneta Hub and Gender officials Pose for a group photo at its project location in Yei. Credit: James Innocent

Koneta Hub Nutrition Drive Transforms Lives of Over 4,000 Children in Yei

On: July 16, 2026

Traditional chiefs pose for a group photo. Photo credit: James Innocent

20 Traditional Chiefs, Administrators Undergo Peacebuilding Training in Yei

On: July 16, 2026

Participants pose for a group photo after the training. Photo Credit: James Innocent

Yei Youth Trained on Responsible Internet Use for Peace and Empowerment

On: July 16, 2026

Open night show at Yei Freedom Square. File Photo (Access Radio)

Yei Women Leader Backs Ban on Minors in Discos and Betting Centres

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 14, 2026

Kajo Keji County

Kajo Keji Roads and Markets Set for Upgrade

UN Project to Repair Major Farm Roads in Kajo Keji

On: July 3, 2026

A Letter to Kajo-Keji on Minerals, Trust and Tomorrow

A Friend Speaks: What Kajo-Keji Should Consider Before Mining Begins

By: Bjørn Halvorsen

On: July 3, 2026

Kajo Keji Hosts Talks on Nyamini Gold Mining Plan

Gold Mining Proposal Presented to Kajo Keji Chiefs

By: Sarah Gune

On: July 3, 2026

Kajo Keji Hosts Investor Talks on Agriculture and Mining

Fact Finding Team Proposed for Alleged Illegal Mining in Nyamini

By: Kenyi Joseph

On: July 2, 2026

Lainya County

OFAO Empowers 14 Savings Groups in Yei and Lainya Counties

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 13, 2026

Residents Welcome Near Completion of Gombura Statue in Lainya Town

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 6, 2026

Kajo-Keji County Commissioner Wani Jackson Mule at Kajo-Keji-Lainya Border. Photo Credit: Kenyi Joseph

Kajo-Keji and Lainya Leaders Agree to Boost Border Security Cooperation

By: Kenyi Joseph

On: June 2, 2026

Lainya Commissioner Huda and Governor Adil during the meeting with Governor Adil at the state secretariate on Tuesday. Photo credit: Press Unit, office of the Governor

Commissioner Says Security Stable in Lainya as Farmers Return to Fields

By: Fred Morgan

On: May 28, 2026

Morobo County

Police Launch Crackdown on Unlicensed Motorcycles in Morobo County

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 14, 2026

Children and Elderly Worst Hit by Malaria in Morobo

Net Misuse Fuels Malaria Rise in Morobo County

On: July 3, 2026

Morobo Commissioner Donates to Youth Independence Tournament

Morobo Youth Receive Footballs and Cash for Tournament

By: Juruga Samuel Andrew

On: July 3, 2026

Morobo County Releases Two Congolese Held Over Rebel Links

Congolese Detainees Freed After Border Arrests in Morobo

By: Juruga Samuel Andrew

On: July 2, 2026

Terekeka County

Church Welcomes Arrest of Major Criminal Jelle Lo Lobuyu

Church Hails Capture of Notorious Crime Lord Jelle Lo Lobuyu in Terekeka County

On: June 30, 2026

Rokon Parish Celebrates Silver Jubilee of Faith

Rokon Parish Marks 25 Years of Catholic Faith

By: David Kenyi Silvestor

On: June 30, 2026

Rokon Hosts Peace Mission Following Dolo Payam Livestock Recovery

Cattle Raids Spark Joint State Response in Central and Western Equatoria

On: June 29, 2026

Low CRSV Numbers Reported in Terekeka County, South Sudan

Terekeka Records Fewer Conflict Sexual Violence Cases, Official Says

On: June 27, 2026

Juba County

Women in Gondokoro begin training on laws protecting women’s rights

By: Morris Dogga

On: July 2, 2026

Red Cross Distributes Health Kits at Gudele West

Blue School Project Reaches 250 Pupils in Juba

By: Sarah Gune

On: July 1, 2026

Central Equatoria Reports Calm With Few Insecurity Pockets

Central Equatoria Moves to Regulate Mining Activities

By: Alex Ato

On: July 1, 2026

Central Equatoria State security committee during its weekly meeting held at the state headquarters on Wednesday. PHOTO CREDIT: Press Unit, Office of the Governor-Juba

Central Equatoria Security Committee Assures Calmness Across the State

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 1, 2026

Education

CES Cabinet Approves Establishment of Cooperative and Rural Development Institute

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 17, 2026

State officials during a joint partnership meeting in Juba. Photo credit: State ministry of Youth and Sports

Ministries, Partners to Launch Youth Engagement Initiatives to Curb Crimes

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 16, 2026

20 Traditional Chiefs, Administrators Undergo Peacebuilding Training in Yei

On: July 16, 2026

Yei Youth Trained on Responsible Internet Use for Peace and Empowerment

On: July 16, 2026

Health

CES Health Ministry, Amref Deepen Partnership to Boost Healthcare Services

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 17, 2026

Koneta Hub Nutrition Drive Transforms Lives of Over 4,000 Children in Yei

On: July 16, 2026

Minister Agole pledges support for Mugwo maternity construction

Central Equatoria State Moves to Revitalise Primary Health Centres

By: Sarah Gune

On: July 5, 2026

Health Experts Call for Cheaper Sickle Cell Drugs in Juba

Juba Hospital Confirms Over 300 Sickle Cell Cases

By: Alex Ato

On: July 4, 2026

Courts and Legal

Yei Residents Begins Collecting Nationality Cards

On: July 10, 2026

Juba Law School Unveils Election Justice Reference Book

Election Dispute Guide Launched at University of Juba

By: Alex Ato

On: July 5, 2026

Pacific Petroleum Admits Importing Costlier Fuel Cargoes

South Sudan Tightens Grip on Fuel Imports From Mombasa Port

By: Fox Onyango

On: July 4, 2026

South Sudan Links Embassies to Online Passport System

By: Fox Onyango

On: July 4, 2026

Culture and Religion

Governor Adil and Bishop Lodiong Call for Unity at Juba Mass

Armed Groups Urged to Embrace Peace at Munuki Sunday Service

By: Enocka Martin

On: July 6, 2026

Traditional and Church Leaders Demand Security Reforms in Equatoria

Kit Communiqué Demands Disarmament of All Armed Groups

On: July 3, 2026

Norwegian Church Aid Leads Youth Education Talks in Juba

Juba Meeting Seeks Culturally Appropriate Sexuality Education

By: David Kenyi Silvestor

On: July 3, 2026

Morobo Hosts Church Led Stakeholder Peace Meeting

Church Mediation Model Presented at Morobo Gathering

By: Juruga Samuel Andrew

On: June 30, 2026

Agriculture

CES Cabinet Approves Establishment of Cooperative and Rural Development Institute

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 17, 2026

OFAO Empowers 14 Savings Groups in Yei and Lainya Counties

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 13, 2026

Ambororo Herders in Yei. Photo Credit: James Innocent

Armed Ambororo Herders Threaten Farming and Security in Tokori Boma

By: Enocka Martin

On: July 13, 2026

ECU Coffee Project Transforming Students Through Faith and Agriculture

By: Yasona Bilal Noah

On: July 7, 2026

Banking and Finance

Civil Society Coalition Urges Central Bank to Resolve Workers’ Union Dispute Through Dialogue

On: July 14, 2026

(JUBA) – The National Civil Society Coalition (NCSC) has called on the leadership of the Bank of South

Bank Governor Dissolves Workers’ Trade Union Over Alleged Illegal Activities

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 13, 2026

Johny Ohisa, Governor, Bank of South Sudan. Photo Credit: Bank of South Sudan Communications Department.

BoSS Governor Describes Sit-In Strike as Politically Motivated

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 7, 2026

Finance Ministry Moves to End Scattered Government Accounts

By: Sarah Gune

On: July 4, 2026

Kenya Diaspora Earnings in South Sudan Surpass UK Total

Kenyans in South Sudan Send Home SSP 1.85 Trillion

By: Amnon Jobi

On: July 3, 2026

Economy

OFAO Empowers 14 Savings Groups in Yei and Lainya Counties

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 13, 2026

BoSS Governor Describes Sit-In Strike as Politically Motivated

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 7, 2026

Dollar Bills 100 - South Sudan Lays Out 1.74 Billion Dollar Spending Plan

Tax Exemptions Tightened as Cabinet Passes $1.74 Billion Budget for 2026/2027

By: Sarah Gune

On: July 4, 2026

Kenyans in South Sudan Send Home SSP 1.85 Trillion

By: Amnon Jobi

On: July 3, 2026

Energy

South Sudan Tightens Grip on Fuel Imports From Mombasa Port

By: Fox Onyango

On: July 4, 2026

JEDCO - Shirkat Customers Directed to Standard Services and Blue Nile Hotel

JEDCO Shuts Gumbo Office, Customers Told to Use Local Agents

By: Enocka Martin

On: July 2, 2026

Parts of Juba to Lose Supply for Transformer Work

Saturday Blackout to Hit 13 Juba Neighbourhoods

By: Sarah Gune

On: July 1, 2026

JEDCO Warns of Scheduled Power Interruptions in Juba

Juba Power Cuts Extended for One More Week Over Maintenance Delays

By: Fox Onyango

On: June 28, 2026

Mining

Gold Mining Proposal Presented to Kajo Keji Chiefs

By: Sarah Gune

On: July 3, 2026

Fact Finding Team Proposed for Alleged Illegal Mining in Nyamini

By: Kenyi Joseph

On: July 2, 2026

South Sudan Pushes for Fair Mineral Wealth Use at Africa Summit

Africa Must Turn Minerals into Prosperity, Says Mining Minister Wongo

By: Kiden Bridget

On: July 1, 2026

Central Equatoria Moves to Regulate Mining Activities

By: Alex Ato

On: July 1, 2026

Real Estate

Kisumu Youth Prove Hospitality Success Needs No Property Ownership

By: Amnon Jobi

On: July 4, 2026

South Sudan Revenue Authority Opens New Prefab Office for Tax Staff

Revenue Authority Inaugurates Prefab Building to Ease Office Space Shortage

By: Enocka Martin

On: June 30, 2026

Gaga Frank Justine. Chairperson, Yei River County Youth Association. File Photo (Access Radio)

Youth Association to Launch Construction of Multipurpose Facility in Yei

By: Fred Morgan

On: June 29, 2026

Juba Skyline Rises as Petroleum Towers Take Shape

Juba’s Emerging Skyline Gets Twin Tower Landmark

By: Sarah Gune

On: June 28, 2026

Technology

South Sudan Advances 5G Ambitions with National Spectrum Strategy Launch

On: July 17, 2026

(JUBA)-South Sudan is taking a major step towards faster and more reliable digital connectivity after the National Communication

Participants at the training at Yei Community Resource Center ( Photo Credit: Yatta James)

30 Leaders in Yei Undergo Digital Literacy and Online Safety Training

By: Yasona Bilal Noah

On: July 14, 2026

Juba Airport Trains Personnel on Cybersecurity and Safety

Aviation Security Course Launched at Juba International Airport

By: Enocka Martin

On: July 5, 2026

South Sudan Links Embassies to Online Passport System

By: Fox Onyango

On: July 4, 2026

MTN, WHO and UNICEF Train South Sudan Health Call Staff

MTN Joins Effort to Tackle Health Rumours in South Sudan

By: Enocka Martin

On: July 4, 2026

Infrastructure

A temporary Bridge along the Kanjoro Stream. Photo credit- James Innocent

Kanjoro Bridge Construction to Begin On Saturday

On: July 13, 2026

Yei Freedom Square. (Photo Credit: Yei Small London)

Yei Residents Welcome MTN’s Renovation of Freedom Square Fence

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 6, 2026

Freight Forwarders Open Wau Meeting on Sector Challenges in South Sudan

Clearing Agents Push for Better Banking Services in Nimule

By: Enocka Martin

On: July 3, 2026

South Sudan, Tanzania Ports and Customs Cooperation

Video: SSRA Moves to Set Up Customs Office at Dar es Salaam Port

By: Fox Onyango

On: July 3, 2026

Travel and Tourism

Aviation Security Course Launched at Juba International Airport

By: Enocka Martin

On: July 5, 2026

Kenya Eyes 20 Cruise Vessels Before End of 2026

Nine Cruise Ships Now Docked at Mombasa This Season

By: Amnon Jobi

On: July 4, 2026

South Sudan, Ethiopia and Djibouti Road Deal Signed

New Road Corridor Deal Links South Sudan to the Sea

By: Fox Onyango

On: July 1, 2026

Lioness, Cub and Rare Sitatunga Spotted in Boma National Park

Rare Sitatunga Sighted as South Sudan Pushes for UNESCO Nod

By: Fox Onyango

On: June 30, 2026

Sports

Football tournament in Yei town. Photo Credit: Isaac Mamur Scopas

Scorpion FC Beats Rising Stars FC 7-5 Goals in Penalty Knockout

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 13, 2026

Press Briefing Monday on Yei Joint Stars Rwanda Plans

Yei Joint Stars Set for CECAFA Press Briefing Monday

By: Enocka Martin

On: July 5, 2026

Atlabara FC Uses Sport to Drive Community Cleanliness in Yei

[PHOTOS] – Yei Footballers Swap Pitch for Brooms in Clean Up Drive

By: Alex Ato

On: July 4, 2026

Japan Envoy Says Sports Can Unite South Sudan

Japan and South Sudan Strengthen Sports Partnership

By: Sarah Gune

On: July 3, 2026

Politics

President Salva Kiir (Center) and his Deputies Hussein, Wani Igga and Taban Deng Ghai. Photo Credit: Press Unit, Office of the President.

President Kiir Calls for Unity, Voter Education Ahead of December 2026 Elections

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 10, 2026

USSP members and members of the Political parties Council pose for photo on Wednesday during the opening of an Indoctrination workshop for party members Photo Access Radio

USSP Rejects Violence, Vows to Pursue Power Through Peaceful Democratic Means

By: Morris Dogga

On: July 8, 2026

South Sudan Loses EAC Top Job Over Membership Arrears

By: Fox Onyango

On: July 4, 2026

Kiir Orders SPLM Shake Up Ahead of National Elections

SPLM Summit Opens with Ban on Private Lobbying for Posts

By: Enocka Martin

On: July 4, 2026

Security

CES Government Seeks Urgent Action as Border Tensions Rise in Kajo-Keji

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 17, 2026

Armed Ambororo Herders Threaten Farming and Security in Tokori Boma

By: Enocka Martin

On: July 13, 2026

Yei Security Committee pose for a group photo after the launch of the investigations. Photo Credit: Awule Ezio Brown

Yei Authorities Launch Investigation into Killing of Three People in Tokori Boma

On: July 11, 2026

Governor Adil Commends Security Forces for Peaceful Independence Day Celebrations

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 10, 2026

Press Release

Civil Society Coalition Urges Central Bank to Resolve Workers’ Union Dispute Through Dialogue

On: July 14, 2026

Media Key to Credible Elections, AMDISS Tells Electoral Commission

By: Yasona Bilal Noah

On: July 14, 2026

Yei Joint Stars Set for CECAFA Press Briefing Monday

By: Enocka Martin

On: July 5, 2026

Kit Communiqué Demands Disarmament of All Armed Groups

On: July 3, 2026

Obituary

Families of Luri Plane Crash Victims Appeal for Government Support to Release Bodies

On: July 14, 2026

In: Local, Obituary, Yei River County

Sapana Abui, Media Authority Director General, Passes Away

Former Western Equatoria Deputy Governor Sapana Abui Dies in Juba

On: July 6, 2026

In: Obituary, Western Equatoria

Kajo Keji Constituency Loses Veteran Representative Kudus

Speaker Says More Than 100 Lawmakers Have Died in Office

On: June 30, 2026

In: National, Obituary, Politics

Remains of Central Equatoria MP Airlifted Home for Burial

Veteran MP Anthony Kudus Remains Flown to Kajo Keji

On: June 30, 2026

In: Kajo Keji County, National, Obituary, Politics

Commentary

Mr. Khamis Cosmas Lokudu. Photo Credit: The Borderline

OPINION: NSIF Mandate Sparks Anxiety in Juba Workplaces

By: Khamis Cosmas Lokudu

On: July 7, 2026

A Friend Speaks: What Kajo-Keji Should Consider Before Mining Begins

By: Bjørn Halvorsen

On: July 3, 2026

OPINION: The Illusion of the December Elections

By: Taban Kwaje

On: July 3, 2026

OPINION: Turning Knowledge into Skill

By: Khamis Cosmas Lokudu

On: July 1, 2026

States

South Sudan Advances 5G Ambitions with National Spectrum Strategy Launch

On: July 17, 2026

CES Health Ministry, Amref Deepen Partnership to Boost Healthcare Services

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 17, 2026

CES Cabinet Approves Establishment of Cooperative and Rural Development Institute

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 17, 2026

CES Government Seeks Urgent Action as Border Tensions Rise in Kajo-Keji

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 17, 2026

Diaspora

Voluntary Returnees in Yei (File Photo-Access Radio)

Over 2,000 Returnees from Uganda and DR Congo Reintegrate into Communities in Yei

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 10, 2026

Lost Boy and American Wife Build School in Wau

Lost Boy Returns Home to Open Wau School

On: July 2, 2026

Mbugoniwia Visits South Sudan Embassy During EAC Talks

Embassy Updates Minister on Operational Challenges in Tanzania

By: Fox Onyango

On: June 30, 2026

Mundari Festival Unites South Sudanese Youth in Rwanda

South Sudanese Students in Rwanda Hold First Mundari Cultural Festival

By: Fred Morgan

On: February 3, 2026

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