(JUBA) – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has condemned a security incident in Jonglei State that disrupted the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities in Ayod County. In a News release extended to Access Radio News Room on Monday Evening, WFP said, armed youth in ChuilbongContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – Only 11% of health facilities in South Sudan are highly functional, while 18% are non functional, according to the South Sudan Health Cluster Dashboard for August 2026. The dashboard, published by the World Health Organization and the Health Cluster, shows that 38% of facilities are moderatelyContinue Reading
(JUBA) -The Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, General Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has directed caretaker county commissioners to prioritise peace, security, unity, and electoral preparedness as they return to their respective counties. Addressing the commissioners ahead of their deployment, Governor Jadalla urged them to effectively deliver on their mandatesContinue Reading
(YAMBIO, SOUTH SUDAN) – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has led the construction of a police post in Gangura, Yambio, aimed at improving protection and fostering dignified conditions for detainees. The mission said it acted after following up on reports and its own observations of a deteriorating physicalContinue Reading
(IBBA COUNTY, SOUTH SUDAN) – A United Nations Mission in South Sudan patrol has reached remote communities in Ibba County, Western Equatoria State, after travelling day and night on a difficult journey along a hundred kilometre road connecting Yambio to Ibba County. Heavy rains and insecurity have left communities inContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – South Sudan has completed the legal steps required for its general elections scheduled for December, President Salva Kiir Mayardit has told Kenyan President William Ruto, while logistical and financial preparations are under way. Kiir’s office said he made the remarks during a meeting with Ruto at StateContinue Reading
(AWEIL, SOUTH SUDAN) – Two thirds of primary healthcare centres in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have closed due to cuts to international aid budgets, according to Médecins Sans Frontières Australia. The medical charity reported in October 2026 that the closures have made it difficult for women to access primaryContinue Reading
(KHARTOUM, SUDAN) – The World Food Programme has strongly condemned an aerial attack on two clearly marked aid trucks in South Kordofan, Sudan, that killed a driver over the weekend. The attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday, 3rd October 2026, according to a statement from the United NationsContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan’s stabilization centres recorded a cure rate of 93.4% for children treated for severe acute malnutrition with medical complications between January and June 2026, according to a factsheet published by the World Health Organization in October 2026. The death rate stood at 3.2%, while theContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya has pledged support for South Sudan’s planned December 2026 General Election while reaffirming commitment to stronger trade and investment ties between the two neighbouring countries. President William Ruto made the commitment on Monday after hosting South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit at State House, Nairobi, whereContinue Reading
