Access Radio Yei News

On: April 9, 2026

Morobo County Government Reviews 2026 Work Plans

By: Fred Morgan

On: April 9, 2026

Kajo-Keji County Medical Director Raises Concern Over MSF Exit Plan

By: Enocka Martin

On: April 9, 2026

Yei River County

BREAKING: Police Vehicle Involved in Road Accident Along Yei–Maridi Road

By: Fred Morgan

On: April 9, 2026

Government Announces Plan to Rehabilitate Seven Primary Schools in Yei County

On: April 9, 2026

Local Customary Court Records Rising Divorce Cases in Yei Town

By: Fred Morgan

On: April 9, 2026

P.8 pupils sitting for final exams in Yei-File Photo (Access Radio)

Parents in Yei River County concerned over delayed P8 results

By: Emmanuel Malish Richard and Alex Ato

On: April 8, 2026

Kajo Keji County

Kajo-Keji County Medical Director Raises Concern Over MSF Exit Plan

By: Enocka Martin

On: April 9, 2026

The crime scene at the Irish Bridge near Kajo-Keji air strip.

CES Governor Adil Extends Condolence Message Over Kajo-Keji Flood Tragedy

By: Yasona Bilal Noah

On: March 26, 2026

Nine People Left Dead After Heavy Rainfall in Kajo-Keji County

By: Fred Morgan

On: March 26, 2026

Morling Cooperative Demonstration Farm in Kajo-Keji County. File Photo (Access Radio)

Farmers Urge State Ministry to Take Practical Steps on Food Production

By: Enocka Martin

On: March 24, 2026

Lainya County

Lainya Youth Urge New Commissioner to Prioritize Security and Empowerment

By: Fred Morgan

On: April 1, 2026

Unity FM Studio-PHOTO CREDITS: 211 Check

Unity FM 100.8 Off Air, Lainya Community Cut Off from Access to Local Information

By: Fred Morgan

On: March 30, 2026

Commissioners of Yei, Lainya and Morobo counties in a group photo with state Governor Adil. File Photo (Access Radio)

Activist Urges CES Government to Urgently Deploy Greater Yei Commissioners

By: Fred Morgan

On: March 26, 2026

The New Commissioners of Lainya-Ye-Morobo pose for a group Photo with the state Governor-Emmanuel Adil. PHOTO CREDITS: Central Equatoria State Press Unit

Civil Society Leader Urges New Commissioners to Prioritize Civilian Protection and Service Delivery

By: Fred Morgan

On: March 18, 2026

Morobo County

Morobo County Government Reviews 2026 Work Plans

By: Fred Morgan

On: April 9, 2026

Charles Data showing the new office block to the new commissioner Joseph Mawa. PHOTO CREDIT: Morobo County Press Unit

Former Morobo County Commissioner Hands Over Office to Successor

By: Enocka Martin

On: April 8, 2026

Morobo County Commissioner Joseph Mawa Okuba

Morobo County Commissioner Secures Release of Civilian After Months in Detention

By: Fred Morgan

On: April 7, 2026

Morobo County-Administrative Headquarters

Morobo Activist Calls for Deployment of Resident Judge

By: Fred Morgan

On: April 7, 2026

Terekeka County

Some goats arrested by organized forces on the streets of Yei town. File Photo: (Access Radio)

Yei Residents Call for Enforcement of Ban on Roaming Animals

By: Fred Morgan

On: April 5, 2026

Yei Civil Society, Residents Urge New Commissioner to Prioritize Security and Development

By: Fred Morgan

On: April 2, 2026

Terekeka Church Leaders Also Addressed Theft and Alcohol Abuse

Church Feast in Terekeka Mobilises Communities for Farming Season

On: March 21, 2026

Head Chief Installed in Reggo Payam as Terekeka Sets Path to Elections

Terekeka Installs Interim Chief Ahead of Reggo Payam Vote

On: March 21, 2026

Juba County

Official Communication Letter-Deputy Governor

CES Government Condemns Brutal Killing of Civilians in Jebel Iraq Attack

On: March 30, 2026

Mangalla Market Aims to Cut Overcrowding in Juba

Juba County Opens New Market in Mangalla Payam

On: March 21, 2026

Security Meeting Targets Motorcycle Theft in Juba

On: March 21, 2026

CES Governor Adil and Interior Minister Aleu and other officials

Interior Minister and CES Governor Agrees to Improve Security in Juba

By: Fred Morgan

On: March 20, 2026

Press Release

1 min read

Central Equatoria
Local
Press Release

CES Government Bans Illegal Renaming of Historical Places

Fred Morgan April 8, 2026

(JUBA) – The Government of Central Equatoria State has issued an administrative order prohibiting the illegal renaming...

PRESS RELEASE: Access Radio-Yei, Four Others Admitted as New AMDISS Members

Press Release

PRESS RELEASE: Access Radio-Yei, Four Others Admitted as New AMDISS Members

March 28, 2026

Second Division Games Suspended in Yei

All matches will be rescheduled after the First Division Premier League concludes. Clubs will receive new dates from the Yei Football Association.

Press Release
Sports
Yei River County

Second Division Games Suspended in Yei

March 21, 2026

New Tender for Juba Prepaid Meters

Energy Firm Invites Prepaid Meter Proposals in Juba

Press Release

New Tender for Juba Prepaid Meters

March 18, 2026

JEDCO Invites Bids for Power Cables

JEDCO Issues Tender for Medium and Low Voltage Cables

Press Release

JEDCO Invites Bids for Power Cables

March 18, 2026

Technology

Revenue Authority Bans Cash for All Government Payments

Manual Tax Payments Banned Across South Sudan

Economy
Technology

Revenue Authority Bans Cash for All Government Payments

March 18, 2026

BoSS and MTN Tackle Service Disruptions in Latest Meeting

South Sudan Central Bank Meets MTN on Mobile Money

Banking and Finance
Technology

BoSS and MTN Tackle Service Disruptions in Latest Meeting

March 4, 2026

NCA e-Services Go Live Across South Sudan

South Sudan Launches e-Services Platform to Modernise Government

National
Technology

NCA e-Services Go Live Across South Sudan

February 13, 2026

New Data Finalised to Support Vision 2040 in South Sudan

South Sudan, UNICEF Finalise Key National Survey Data

Technology

New Data Finalised to Support Vision 2040 in South Sudan

February 4, 2026

Juba Meeting Advances Data and Land Management

South Sudan Expands Partnership on Land and Data

Technology

Juba Meeting Advances Data and Land Management

February 4, 2026

BoSS, UAE Central Bank Discuss Financial Cooperation

South Sudan Explores Domestic Card Scheme with UAE Support

Banking and Finance
Technology

BoSS, UAE Central Bank Discuss Financial Cooperation

January 26, 2026

Education

Government Announces Plan to Rehabilitate Seven Primary Schools in Yei County

On: April 9, 2026

Parents in Yei River County concerned over delayed P8 results

By: Emmanuel Malish Richard and Alex Ato

On: April 8, 2026

Access Radio Listeners in a group photo after the training. PHOTO CREDITS: (Emmanuel Malish Richard / Access Radio)

Access Radio Listeners Trained on Combating Misinformation and Promoting Peace

By: Emmanuel Malish Richard

On: March 27, 2026

Section of participants for a group discussion. PHOTO CREDITS: CIGPJ-South Sudan

Civil Society Leaders Undergo Conflict-Sensitive Training in Yei

By: Emmanuel Malish Richard

On: March 26, 2026

Health

Kajo-Keji County Medical Director Raises Concern Over MSF Exit Plan

By: Enocka Martin

On: April 9, 2026

Yei Youth Warned Against Rising Tramadol Abuse

By: Enocka Martin

On: April 7, 2026

Patients cue up for Eye operation process at Martha Eye Clinic-PHOTO CREDITS: Dara Hillary / Martha Clinic

Over 200 Cataract Patients Operated in Yei

By: Enocka Martin

On: March 30, 2026

Rwandan Community Backs Juba Clean Up Drive

Rwandan Community Joins Juba City Sanitation Campaign

By: Sarah Gune

On: March 21, 2026

Courts and Legal

Local Customary Court Records Rising Divorce Cases in Yei Town

By: Fred Morgan

On: April 9, 2026

Morobo Activist Calls for Deployment of Resident Judge

By: Fred Morgan

On: April 7, 2026

New court building in Yei town (File Photo)

Activist Welcomes Four-Year Court Sentence for Schoolteacher in Yei

On: March 23, 2026

Central Equatoria Swears In Mining Authority to Tackle Illegal Extraction

New Officials Tasked With Regulating Mining Sector in Central Equatoria

By: Sarah Gune

On: March 11, 2026

Culture and Religion

Church Feast in Terekeka Mobilises Communities for Farming Season

On: March 21, 2026

Juba Eid Message Stresses Peaceful Coexistence

Juba Marks Eid al Fitr With Call for Unity

On: March 21, 2026

South Sudan Mourns Passing of Retired Bishop Nathaniel Garang

Retired Bishop Garang Remembered for Service to South Sudan

On: March 11, 2026

State Leadership Calls for Religious Support for Peace in Central Equatoria

State Authorities Engage Faith Leaders on Social Unity in Central Equatoria

By: Access Radio Yei

On: March 11, 2026

Agriculture

South Sudan Launches Agriculture Conference 2026 and MAFS Website to Boost Investment

By: Sarah Gune

On: April 7, 2026

Yei River County Youth Leader Gaga Frank. PHTO CREDITS: Access Radio

Yei Youth Leader Urges Commissioner to Prioritize Security for Agriculture

By: Fred Morgan

On: April 2, 2026

Youth Urged to Embrace Agriculture to Tackle Economic Challenges in Yei

By: Fred Morgan

On: March 27, 2026

Hon Emmanuel Khamis Richard-State minister of Cooperatives and Rural Development. File Photo (Access Radio)

Ministry to Establish 3,000 Hectares of Cooperative Farms in Central Equatoria State

By: Enocka Martin

On: March 25, 2026

Banking and Finance

South Sudan oil helps regional bank growth

Banks Report Profit Despite South Sudan Inflation

By: Amnon Jobi

On: April 3, 2026

(JUBA) – The resumption of crude oil trade in South Sudan has helped regional banks achieve strong profits

BoSS, SSIBF Begin Work on Financial Training Plans

Central Bank Calls for Practical Banking Courses at New Institute

By: Fox Onyango

On: March 18, 2026

KCB Bank Inspires Girls at Juba Day Secondary School

On: March 15, 2026

JEDCO and KCB Launch Mobile Power Token Service

JEDCO and KCB Launch Mobile Electricity Token Service in Juba

By: Sarah Gune

On: March 14, 2026

JEDCO and Ecobank Launch Mobile Electricity Payments

JEDCO and Ecobank Launch Mobile Electricity Token Purchase

By: Fox Onyango

On: March 14, 2026

Economy

Banks Report Profit Despite South Sudan Inflation

By: Amnon Jobi

On: April 3, 2026

Revenue Authority Targets 28 Million Dollars Monthly

South Sudan Sets SSP 160 Billion Monthly Revenue Target

On: March 21, 2026

Revenue Authority Bans Cash for All Government Payments

By: Fox Onyango

On: March 18, 2026

President Kiir (Center) pose for a group photo with the newly sworn in officials-PHOTO CREDITs: Press Unit Office of the President

President Kiir Calls for Tougher Economic Rescue Plan

On: February 25, 2026

Energy

YECO to Resume Operations Within Two Months, Says Board Chairperson

By: Enocka Martin

On: April 7, 2026

JEDCO and KCB Launch Mobile Electricity Token Service in Juba

By: Sarah Gune

On: March 14, 2026

JEDCO and Ecobank Launch Mobile Electricity Token Purchase

By: Fox Onyango

On: March 14, 2026

JEDCO Extends Load Rationing in Juba Until 18 March

By: Sarah Gune

On: March 4, 2026

Mining

CES Governor Issues Decrees Establishing Mining Committee and Security Coordinators

By: Fred Morgan

On: April 8, 2026

New Officials Tasked With Regulating Mining Sector in Central Equatoria

By: Sarah Gune

On: March 11, 2026

The newly sworn in officials pose for a group photo with the state governor Adil (Center)-PHOTO CREDITS: CES Press Unit

CES Governor Adil Directs New Officials to Tackle Illegal Mining

By: Sarah Gune

On: March 2, 2026

Kajo Keji Hosts Investor Talks on Agriculture and Mining

Kajo Keji Seeks Farm and Mining Investment

By: Kenyi Joseph

On: February 27, 2026

Real Estate

CES Government Dismisses Claims of Equatoria Tower Sale Deal

By: Fred Morgan

On: April 1, 2026

Survey Work Begins in Kapuri Residential Area

Kapuri Hai Salam Plots Opened After 15 Year Delay

On: March 11, 2026

Juba Authorities Begin Road and Plot Demarcation

Land Management Drive Targets Illegal Settlements in Juba

By: Sarah Gune

On: March 11, 2026

Housing Ministry Pushes Rural Planning in Juba County

State Housing Minister Calls for Organised Development in Central Equatoria

By: Sarah Gune

On: February 18, 2026

Fisheries

Juba Opens New Veterinary Clinic to Support Farmers and Herders

Governor Adil Unveils Facilities to Strengthen Livestock and Fisheries in Central Equatoria (PHOTOS)

By: Sarah Gune

On: January 14, 2026

(JUBA) – Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has officially opened a new headquarters for the Ministry

Fishing Without Profit in South Sudan

By: Daniel Friday

On: January 7, 2026

FAO and Local Partners Promote Fish Value Chain in Abyei

Three Day Sustainable Fish Workshop Held in Abyei

By: Staff Writer

On: August 1, 2025

Fish Sellers in Unity State Welcome Cold Storage Support

By: Fox Onyango

On: July 28, 2025

Lafon Relies on Fishing as Crops Fail Again in Eastern Equatoria

By: Fox Onyango

On: July 21, 2025

Forestry

heavy rain down pour seen at Gemtel center in Yei town. PHOTO CREDITS-John Kenyi Elisa

Farmers in Yei Urged to Prepare for First Planting Season

By: Fred Morgan

On: February 16, 2026

Central Equatoria Forms Committees to Tackle Revenue Infringement and Illegal Logging

State Moves Against Hotel Revenue Infringement

By: Fred Morgan

On: February 3, 2026

Liwolo Residents Urged to Protect Natural Resources in Kajo Keji County

Kajo Keji Leaders Warn Over Forest Destruction

By: Kenyi Joseph

On: December 19, 2025

Kajo Keji Group Calls for Stronger Logging Ban

Kajo Keji Leaders Press for Faster Work on Juba-Kajo Keji Road

On: December 11, 2025

Travel and Tourism

Entebbe and Nairobi see surge in passengers

Global Crisis Boosts East African Airline Profits

By: Amnon Jobi

On: April 3, 2026

Community Demands Clear Boundaries for Lantoto

Tore Residents Seek Assurances Over Land Use in Lantoto Park

By: Sarah Gune

On: February 27, 2026

South Sudan Submits Boma Badingilo Landscape for UNESCO World Heritage Status

South Sudan Moves to Secure UNESCO Status for Boma Badingilo

By: Sarah Gune

On: February 25, 2026

South Sudan Reviews Malakal and Wau Airports as Aviation Reforms Expand

Aviation Body Moves to Upgrade Malakal and Wau Airports

By: Amnon Jobi

On: February 5, 2026

Infrastructure

YECO to Resume Operations Within Two Months, Says Board Chairperson

By: Enocka Martin

On: April 7, 2026

CES Government Dismisses Claims of Equatoria Tower Sale Deal

By: Fred Morgan

On: April 1, 2026

Juba County and Bros Group to build modern cattle yard

Juba County and Bros Group Sign Modern Cattle Yard Deal

By: Sarah Gune

On: March 7, 2026

Section of broken Kanjoro Stream along the New Site Street. PHOTO CREDITS: Alex Ato / Access Radio

Residents Demand Urgent Repair of Kanjoro Bridge in Yei Town

By: Alex Ato

On: March 5, 2026

Sports

Yei football officials release match list

Final Rounds of Yei Football League Announced

On: March 21, 2026

Second Division Games Suspended in Yei

On: March 21, 2026

Five Payams Join Peace Football Tournament in Yei

Inter Payam Peace Football Tournament Opens in Yei River County

By: Joshua Amabe

On: March 8, 2026

English Premier League LIVE on Access Radio 88.8 FM Yei [LISTEN LIVE]

By: Access Radio Yei

On: February 7, 2026

Security

CES Governor Issues Decrees Establishing Mining Committee and Security Coordinators

By: Fred Morgan

On: April 8, 2026

Yei Youth Leader Urges Commissioner to Prioritize Security for Agriculture

By: Fred Morgan

On: April 2, 2026

Yei Businesses Targeted in Late Night Break Ins

Yei Businesses Targeted in Multiple Late Night Break Ins

By: Enocka Martin

On: March 21, 2026

Security Meeting Targets Motorcycle Theft in Juba

On: March 21, 2026

Diaspora

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

Call to Protect Genuine Refugees from South Sudan

By: Likambu Isaac

On: January 21, 2026

American Court Order Stops Immediate Deportations of South Sudanese

By: Amnon Jobi

On: January 1, 2026

Nairobi Mission Resumes Work - South Sudan

South Sudan Embassy in Nairobi Reopens

By: Fox Onyango

On: November 12, 2025

Environment

A view of a mountain in Lumaro village-Yei River County.

2 min read

Environment
Yei River County

Activist Calls for Peace and Environmental Awareness to Attract Tourism

Enocka Martin March 24, 2026

Activist Calls for Peace and Environmental Awareness to Attract Tourism

A forested view of a mountain in Lumaro village, Mugwo Payam ,Yei River County.

Environment
Local
National
Yei River County

Activist Calls for Peace and Environmental Awareness to Attract Tourism

March 23, 2026

Rwandan Community Joins Juba City Sanitation Campaign

Environment
Health
Juba City

Rwandan Community Joins Juba City Sanitation Campaign

March 21, 2026

Opinion

4 min read

Commentary

OPINION: Tramadol Is Quietly Destroying Our Youth—We Must Act Now

James Innocent April 6, 2026

OPINION: The UN Withdraws from Greater Yei, Leaving a Dangerous Void for Refugees and IDPs

Commentary

OPINION: The UN Withdraws from Greater Yei, Leaving a Dangerous Void for Refugees and IDPs

April 5, 2026

OPINION: The UN Withdraws from Greater Yei, Leaving a Dangerous Void for Refugees and IDPs

Commentary

OPINION: The UN Withdraws from Greater Yei, Leaving a Dangerous Void for Refugees and IDPs

April 5, 2026

Obituary

Local residents of Yei town Mourning Late Isaac Abe

National Security Officer Shot Dead in Yei River County

On: April 6, 2026

In: Obituary, Yei River County

Archbishop Elias Taban Center and late Fink-File Photo

OPINION: Condolence Message on the Death of UNMISS Chief Nicholas Haysom

On: March 28, 2026

In: Obituary

Late Dr. Piet Du Toit. PHOTO CREDIT: ECU/Facebook

ECU Community Mourns the Passing of Visiting Lecturer Dr. Piet Du Toit

On: March 13, 2026

In: Africa, Obituary

Mourners receiving the body of late Gama Diodone in Yei town

Body of Late Hon. Gama Diodone Sterecio Arrives in Yei for Burial

On: March 13, 2026

In: Obituary, Yei River County

States

BREAKING: Police Vehicle Involved in Road Accident Along Yei–Maridi Road

By: Fred Morgan

On: April 9, 2026

Government Announces Plan to Rehabilitate Seven Primary Schools in Yei County

On: April 9, 2026

Morobo County Government Reviews 2026 Work Plans

By: Fred Morgan

On: April 9, 2026

Kajo-Keji County Medical Director Raises Concern Over MSF Exit Plan

By: Enocka Martin

On: April 9, 2026

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