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Yei River County

Yei Local NGO Boosts Digital Skills Through Computer Training Program

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 6, 2026

Residents Welcomes Progress on Kanjoro-New Site Bridge Project

By: Enocka Martin

On: August 6, 2026

Yei commissioner Center with UNMISS officials in a group photo

Yei Commissioner Assures UNMISS of Stability Amid Humanitarian Abduction Concerns

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 5, 2026

Yei Commissioner Seeks EU Support to Restore Electricity Supply

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 5, 2026

Kajo Keji County

Governor Adil Delivers Food Aid to Displaced Families in Kajo-Keji as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

By: Enocka Martin

On: July 27, 2026

Governor Adil greeting his cabinet members at Juba International Air port before departing for Kajo-Keji on Wednesday Morning. Photo Credit: Press Unit, Office of the Governor-CES

Governor Adil Leads Cross-Border Peace Mission to Kajo-Keji

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 22, 2026

Over 10,000 IDPs in Kajo-Keji, Calls for Urgent Humanitarian Aid

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 20, 2026

Kajo Keji Roads and Markets Set for Upgrade

UN Project to Repair Major Farm Roads in Kajo Keji

On: July 3, 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

Impounded Motorcycles in Morobo Traffic Police office. Photo Credit: Iyete FM

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

Leaders of the Community Engagament Groups siting infront joined by Women Foundation for Humanity officials for a group photo

Community groups formed to strengthen reporting of GBV cases in Gondokoro

By: Morris Dogga

On: August 3, 2026

Pupils of JCC Hai Negil, Gondokoro Branch

Dignity Kits Help Juba Girls Overcome Economic Hardship to Stay in School

By: Morris Dogga

On: July 31, 2026

Girls and young mothers receive dignity kits in Goroyo residential Area in Juba

Aid Organization Distributes Dignity Kits To Girls Struggling to Afford Sanitary Pads

By: Morris Dogga

On: July 27, 2026

Juba County establishes mining department amid growing concerns over illegal mining

On: July 24, 2026

Education

Yei Local NGO Boosts Digital Skills Through Computer Training Program

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 6, 2026

Refugee leaders on ICT training in Rhino Camp. Photo Credit: CC4D

Refugee Leaders in Rhino Camp Receive Digital Skills Training to Strengthen Community Development

On: August 3, 2026

Daniel Ohide and other EAU officials in a group photo

ECU Strengthens Regional Ties at East Africa Higher Education Summit

By: Enocka Martin

On: July 31, 2026

Sobe street in Yei town-File Photo-Access Radio

Yei Residents Welcome Kiir’s Approval of University of Yei

By: Alex Ato

On: July 20, 2026

Health

EU Envoy Pledges Support for Yei Health Services

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 5, 2026

Yei River County Commissioner Samuel Henry Malimbo. File Photo: Access Radio

Yei Launches Monthly Clean-Up Drive to Promote Health and Environmental Safety

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 4, 2026

Dignity Kits Help Juba Girls Overcome Economic Hardship to Stay in School

By: Morris Dogga

On: July 31, 2026

Aid Organization Distributes Dignity Kits To Girls Struggling to Afford Sanitary Pads

By: Morris Dogga

On: July 27, 2026

Courts and Legal

Yei Residents Begins Collecting Nationality Cards

By: James Innocent

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

Yei Youth Urged to Turn Rainy Season into Wealth Through Farming

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 27, 2026

Agriculture and Partner officials pose for a group photo after the project Luanch-Photo credit-Media and Press Unit, Ministry of Agriculture and Food security-Juba,RSS

South Sudan Launches $41.8 Million Agricultural Project to Strengthen Food Security

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 22, 2026

Mukaya Farmers in a training session offered by OFAO.

OFAO Trains Farmers and Cooperative Leaders on Sustainable Resource Management in Mukaya

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 21, 2026

CES Cabinet during its weekly meeting in Juba on Friday. Photo credit: Press Unit, office of the governor

CES Cabinet Approves Establishment of Cooperative and Rural Development Institute

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 17, 2026

Banking and Finance

CES Cabinet-Photo Credit-Press Unit-Office of the governor

CES Cabinet Approves SSP 94 Billion Budget Ceiling to Boost Service Delivery

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 22, 2026

(JUBA) – The Central Equatoria State Council of Ministers has approved spending ceilings exceeding 94 billion South Sudanese

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

On: July 14, 2026

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

Economy

Government and Business Partners joint Meeting in Juba on Friday -Photo Credit-Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning

Fuel Prices to Reduce as Government and Business Leaders Strike Deal

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 17, 2026

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

Energy

Yei Commissioner Seeks EU Support to Restore Electricity Supply

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 5, 2026

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

Mining

Juba County establishes mining department amid growing concerns over illegal mining

On: July 24, 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

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

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

Yei Local NGO Boosts Digital Skills Through Computer Training Program

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 6, 2026

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The God Loves You Initiative, a local Charity Organization based in South Sudan’s Yei

President Kiir Set to Establish ICT Regulatory Authority for Internet Providers

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 6, 2026

Refugee Leaders in Rhino Camp Receive Digital Skills Training to Strengthen Community Development

On: August 3, 2026

NCA and Partner officials in a group photo-NCA

South Sudan Advances 5G Ambitions with National Spectrum Strategy Launch

On: July 17, 2026

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

Infrastructure

Residents Welcomes Progress on Kanjoro-New Site Bridge Project

By: Enocka Martin

On: August 6, 2026

Analyst Calls for Durable Roads and Greater Accountability

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 6, 2026

Yei Launches $58,000 Kanjoro Bridge Project to Improve Safety and Connectivity

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 31, 2026

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

Kanjoro Bridge Construction to Begin On Saturday

By: James Innocent

On: July 13, 2026

Travel and Tourism

Juba Airport Trains Personnel on Cybersecurity and Safety

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

President Kiir(R) and Luol Deng (L) pose for a joint photo. Credit: Press Unit-Office of the President,RSS-Juba

President Kiir Hails South Sudan Basketball Teams as National Pride on Global Stage

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 3, 2026

Yei Youth Hailed for Leading Community Clean-Up and Development Drive

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 3, 2026

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

Politics

US Ambassador to South Sudan Michael Adler and Foreign Affairs Minister James Pitia. Photo Credit: Press Unit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, RSS

South Sudan, U.S. Reaffirm Strong Ties Ahead of UN General Assembly

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 24, 2026

Security talks in Arua City. Photo Credit: Press Unit, Office of the Governor-CES

South Sudan, Uganda Leaders Convene in Arua to Ease Border Tensions

On: July 23, 2026

OPINION: The SPLM Party’s Survival Lies in the Hands of the Youth

By: Taban Kwaje

On: July 22, 2026

President Kiir in a joint Meeting with State SPLM Chairpersons in a meeting in Juba. Photo Credit: Press Unit office of the President

Kiir Calls for Peace and Unity as South Sudan Prepares for Historic December Elections

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 17, 2026

Security

President Kiir Urges Calm as Government Tackles South Sudan-Uganda Border Issues

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 5, 2026

Yei Commissioner Assures UNMISS of Stability Amid Humanitarian Abduction Concerns

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 5, 2026

Governor Adil (R) and Ambassador Ronnie (L). Photo Credit: Press Unit, Office of the Governor-CES

Uganda, South Sudan Renew Border Security and Trade Commitments

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 25, 2026

Delegates at the ongoing Cross Border Security coordination Meeting. Photo Credit-Press Unit, Office of the Governor-CES

South Sudan and Uganda Pledge Stronger Joint Action to Tackle Border Challenges

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 24, 2026

Press Release

Analyst Calls for Durable Roads and Greater Accountability

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 6, 2026

Media Stakeholders in Japan for a Project Implementation meeting-Photo Credit-AMDISS

AMDISS Reaffirms Commitment to Media Freedom Project at Key JICA Meeting in Tokyo

By: Fred Morgan

On: July 22, 2026

Foreign Embassies Call for Increased Health Funding Amid Regional Ebola Outbreak

By: Enocka Martin

On: July 22, 2026

President Salva Kiir Maryardit. File Photo. Credit Press Unit, Office of the President

BREAKING NEWS: President Kiir Orders Establishment of University of Yei and Two New Public Universities

By: Enocka Martin

On: July 17, 2026

Obituary

President Kiir (Center) Paid tribute to late Dr. John Garang De Mabior-Photo Credit-Press Unit office of the President

President Kiir Leads South Sudan in Martyrs’ Day Tribute, Pledges Improved Service Delivery

On: July 31, 2026

In: Juba City, National, Obituary

Former Access Radio staff member laid to rest months after fatal Luri plane crash

On: July 24, 2026

In: Obituary, Yei River County

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

Commentary

OPINON : When Faith Is Put to the Test: The Moral Responsibility of Faith-Based Institutions in South Sudan’s Historic Elections

By: Mogga Charles Guya

On: August 3, 2026

OPINION: The SPLM Party’s Survival Lies in the Hands of the Youth

By: Taban Kwaje

On: July 22, 2026

Agrey Cyrus Kanyikwa is a former commissioner of Yei River county local government and an experienced senior local government official in South Sudan.

OPINION: Rediscovering Yei: A Call for Peace, Unity, and Community Renewal

By: By Dr. Aggrey Cyrus Mosiki Kanyikwa (PhD)

On: July 20, 2026

OPINION: The Return of “Small London” as Yei Reclaims Its Place as South Sudan’s Cradle of Education

By: Taban Gabriel

On: July 20, 2026

States

Yei Local NGO Boosts Digital Skills Through Computer Training Program

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 6, 2026

Residents Welcomes Progress on Kanjoro-New Site Bridge Project

By: Enocka Martin

On: August 6, 2026

Analyst Calls for Durable Roads and Greater Accountability

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 6, 2026

President Kiir Urges Calm as Government Tackles South Sudan-Uganda Border Issues

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 5, 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

Services

Yei Welcomes New Executive Director, Leaders Urge Unity and Development
VOICES OF THE PEOPLE: Yei Residents Call on Governor to Prioritize Service Delivery Ahead of County Tour
Yei Youth Hailed for Leading Community Clean-Up and Development Drive
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