Sanya Jackson Cosmas

(JUBA / MOROBO) — The South Sudan National Movement for Change (SSNMC) party has officially launched the legislative campaign for Sanya Jackson Cosmas, who is running for a parliamentary seat in the State Legislative Assembly representing the Morobo South constituency in Central Equatoria State (CES). The announcement, highlighted by campaignContinue Reading

Local Order Bars Traditional Dance at Terekeka Freedom Square

(TEREKEKA, CES) – Traditional dance and cultural activities at Freedom Square in Terekeka County have been banned every Saturday night, in a local order issued by the county’s caretaker commissioner. The ban is contained in Local Order No. 02/2026, dated 13th October 2026, titled “Stopping of Traditional Dance every SaturdayContinue Reading

Sallah John Paul. Photo Credit-Sallah John Paul

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – An SPLM parliamentary candidate for Yei West has unveiled a four-point agenda focusing on unity, peace, basic services and empowerment ahead of the elections. According to campaign material provided to Access Radio, Sallah John Paul, presented as an SPLM candidate for Member of Parliament representing ConstituencyContinue Reading

Nairobi Named Among Africa's Five Cities to Watch in $38bn Outlook

(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya has overtaken Ethiopia to become East Africa’s largest economy, ending five years of Ethiopian dominance after a sharp devaluation of the birr reduced Ethiopia’s gross domestic product in dollar terms. Kenya’s GDP rose 13.7% to $135.92 billion (KES 17.57 trillion) in 2025, while Ethiopia’s fell 40%Continue Reading

Envoy Dominic Jok Dies After Long Illness

(CAIRO) – South Sudan’s deputy head of mission to Rwanda, Dominic Jok Deng Majak, has died in Cairo, Egypt, after battling a heart condition for nearly two years. He died on Tuesday night. A relative, Mustafa Biong, said Majak had suffered from the heart condition for almost two years. “DominicContinue Reading

Juba Ebola Task Force Meets on Regional Outbreak

(JUBA) – South Sudan’s National High-Level Task Force on Ebola Readiness and Response has adopted the Terms of Reference for a Resource Mobilisation Committee. The committee was established to help bridge the gaps between operational readiness requirements and available financial and logistical resources. It is mandated to map available resources,Continue Reading