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Yei River County

OFAO Distributes 3,000 Tree Seedlings to Boost Environmental Conservation in Yei and Lainya

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 21, 2026

UN and County officials pose for a group photo inside the office of Yei County Commissioner. Photo Credit-James Innocent

UN Delegation Assesses Ebola Preparedness, Security Situation in Yei

On: August 21, 2026

OPINION : Investing in Rural Education: The Pathway to Yei River County’s Future

By: Daniel Friday Martin

On: August 20, 2026

Angeibi Primary school in Tore Payam-Yei River County-Photo Credit-Christopher Taharir

Angeibi Community Rallies to Rebuild Only Primary School

By: Christopher Taharir

On: August 20, 2026

Kajo Keji County

Kajo-Keji and Moyo Leaders Draft Peace Committee Framework

South Sudan, Uganda Meeting Drafts Border Peace Guidelines in Kajo Keji

By: Access Radio News

On: August 17, 2026

Church, Army and Youth Join Peace Drive in Kajo-Keji

Return of Displaced Persons Tops Agenda at Kajo-Keji Peace Talks

By: Enocka Martin

On: August 17, 2026

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

Lainya County

OFAO Distributes 3,000 Tree Seedlings to Boost Environmental Conservation in Yei and Lainya

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 21, 2026

Greater Yei Leaders Meet Over Rising Abductions

On: August 18, 2026

Unity FM 100.8 FM in Lainya County.Photo Credit Pojulu Broadcasting Service

Lainya Residents Call for Revival of Unity Radio 100.8 FM Ahead of Elections

By: Enocka Martin

On: August 11, 2026

Cattle graze in a cattle camp in Central Equatoria State. (File Photo-Access Radio)

Lainya Farmers Raise Alarm Over Armed Pastoralists Threatening Agriculture

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 10, 2026

Morobo County

Greater Yei Leaders Meet Over Rising Abductions

On: August 18, 2026

A temporary Class Room at Ombasci Primary school in Morobo County

Morobo Residents Welcome Governor Adil’s SSP 50 Million Boost for Ombasci Primary School

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 17, 2026

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

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

OPINION : Investing in Rural Education: The Pathway to Yei River County’s Future

By: Daniel Friday Martin

On: August 20, 2026

Angeibi Community Rallies to Rebuild Only Primary School

By: Christopher Taharir

On: August 20, 2026

Morobo Residents Welcome Governor Adil’s SSP 50 Million Boost for Ombasci Primary School

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 17, 2026

Students of Yei Day Secondary School-Photo Credit-Press Unit, Office of the Governor

Governor Adil Upgrades Yei Day Secondary School to Boarding Institution

By: Yasona Bilal Noah

On: August 13, 2026

Health

CES Governor Calls for Stronger Action Against HIV/AIDS and Stigma

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 21, 2026

UN Delegation Assesses Ebola Preparedness, Security Situation in Yei

On: August 21, 2026

Abducted Aid Workers Freed After Week-Long Ordeal in Yei

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 19, 2026

Yei town Water Plant-Photo Credit-James Innocent

Commissioner: Water Transparency Key to Yei’s Development

On: August 18, 2026

Courts and Legal

President Salva Kiir Maryardit-Photo credit-Press Unit, Office of the President

National Cabinet Approves Key Constitutional Amendment for December 2026 Elections

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 7, 2026

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

Culture and Religion

Return of Displaced Persons Tops Agenda at Kajo-Keji Peace Talks

By: Enocka Martin

On: August 17, 2026

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

Agriculture

OFAO Distributes 3,000 Tree Seedlings to Boost Environmental Conservation in Yei and Lainya

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 21, 2026

Lawmakers together with Yei River County Officials during a visit to Mugwo Payam

MP Calls for Modern Farming Tools to Boost Agricultural Recovery in Mugwo

On: August 15, 2026

Lainya Farmers Raise Alarm Over Armed Pastoralists Threatening Agriculture

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 10, 2026

Governor Adil during the luanch of the donated Tractors in July 2023-File Photo-Access Radio

Lainya Farmers Demand Answers Over Missing Donated Tractors

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 9, 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

Tax Reform Conference Set for South Sudan

Revenue Authority Approves Plan for National Tax Conference

By: Amnon Jobi

On: August 17, 2026

South Sudan Moves to Strengthen Fair Competition

South Sudan Launches Consumer Protection Authority

By: Amnon Jobi

On: August 17, 2026

Youth pose for a photo after completing the entreprenuership bootcamp in Yei River County

Yei Youths Leave Entrepreneurship Bootcamp with Plans to Turn Skills into Businesses

On: August 15, 2026

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

Energy

YECO Power House in Yei town. File Photo Access Radio

Yei Residents Renew Demand for Restoration of YECO Power Supply

By: Enocka Martin

On: August 17, 2026

Officials assessing YECO Facility-Photo Credit-James Innocent

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

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

US Ambassador Michael (L) and South Sudan Information Minister Ateny (R) Credit-Press Unit office of the Minister

South Sudan, US Explore Opportunities in ICT Sector

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 18, 2026

(JUBA) – South Sudan and the United States have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the Information and

New ICT Students attending computer training in Yei. Photo Credit: God Loves Youth Initiative-South Sudan

Yei Local NGO Boosts Digital Skills Through Computer Training Program

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 6, 2026

President Kiir (R) and ICT Minister Ateny (L) Photo Credit-Press Unit, Office of the President

President Kiir Set to Establish ICT Regulatory Authority for Internet Providers

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

NCA and Partner officials in a group photo-NCA

South Sudan Advances 5G Ambitions with National Spectrum Strategy Launch

On: July 17, 2026

Infrastructure

Unfinished Yei Airstrip Lounge Sparks Public Frustration

By: Enocka Martin

On: August 17, 2026

Yei Residents Renew Demand for Restoration of YECO Power Supply

By: Enocka Martin

On: August 17, 2026

Residents: VP Wani Igga Leaves Yei Without Answers on Juba-Yei-Kaya Road Construction

By: Access Radio

On: August 13, 2026

South Sudan Land Alliance members pose for a photo with Members of the Specialzed Commitee on Land on Wednesday at the Parliament Premises

Land Policy Held Up by Dispute Over Who Controls Land

By: Morris Dogga

On: August 13, 2026

Travel and Tourism

A commercial truck stuck along one Mile Yei-Kaya Road-Photo Credit-Hand Out

Residents Raise Alarm Over Deteriorating Yei-Kaya Road

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 7, 2026

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

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

Atlabara FC players cleaning an area behind Youth Gardens

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

President Kiir Calls For Accelerated Election Preparations Ahead of December Polls

By: Enocka Martin

On: August 21, 2026

Governor Adil Greets his Deputy Paulino Obede upon arrival from Yei. Photo credit-Press Unit office of the governor

Governor Adil Returns to Juba After Successful Statewide Tour

On: August 18, 2026

National Cabinet Approves Key Constitutional Amendment for December 2026 Elections

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 7, 2026

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

Yei Stakeholders Concerned Over Raising Humanitarian Abductions

On: August 20, 2026

Abducted Aid Workers Freed After Week-Long Ordeal in Yei

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 19, 2026

Greater Yei Leaders Meet Over Rising Abductions

On: August 18, 2026

South Sudan, Uganda Meeting Drafts Border Peace Guidelines in Kajo Keji

By: Access Radio News

On: August 17, 2026

Press Release

AMDISS, Media Authority Agree on Dialogue to Strengthen Media Sector Ahead of Elections

By: Enocka Martin

On: August 21, 2026

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

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

OPINION: Central Equatoria State at a Cross Roads: Building a Stronger Future Through People, Land and Development

By: Emmanuel Khamis Peter

On: August 20, 2026

OPINION : Investing in Rural Education: The Pathway to Yei River County’s Future

By: Daniel Friday Martin

On: August 20, 2026

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

States

President Kiir Calls For Accelerated Election Preparations Ahead of December Polls

By: Enocka Martin

On: August 21, 2026

CES Governor Calls for Stronger Action Against HIV/AIDS and Stigma

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 21, 2026

AMDISS, Media Authority Agree on Dialogue to Strengthen Media Sector Ahead of Elections

By: Enocka Martin

On: August 21, 2026

OFAO Distributes 3,000 Tree Seedlings to Boost Environmental Conservation in Yei and Lainya

By: Fred Morgan

On: August 21, 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