South Sudan, IMF Hold High-Level Talks on Economy

(BANGKOK) – A South Sudan delegation has met with the International Monetary Fund to discuss the country’s economic reforms and political preparations ahead of December elections. The delegation, led by Caretaker Minister of Finance and Planning Athian Diing Athian and Bank of South Sudan Governor Dr Addis Ababa Othow, heldContinue Reading

IOM Deputy chief and Governor Jadalla Pose for a photo after the meeting. Photo Credit-Press Unit-Office of the Governor

(JUBA CITY) – The International Organization for Migration, IOM, says it will launch a Durable Solutions Roadmap for internally displaced persons, returnees, refugees and host communities in Central Equatoria State early next month. The announcement followed a meeting in Juba between IOM Deputy Chief of Mission, Newson Michael, and theContinue Reading

Trade Minister and State governor Jadalla pose for a photo after the meeting-Photo Credit- Press Unit- Office of the Governor

(JUBA) – The Caretaker Minister of Trade, Commerce and Industry, Dr. Labanya Margaret Mathya, has called for harmonised taxation and improved revenue collection to strengthen service delivery and create a more business-friendly environment in Central Equatoria State. Dr. Labanya made the remarks during a meeting with the Caretaker Governor ofContinue Reading

Archbishop Elias Taban Parangi of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Yei. Photo Credit-James Innocent

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Archbishop Elias Taban Ade Parangi has called on South Sudanese to embrace dialogue, unity and lasting peace ahead of the December 2026 elections. Speaking during a welcome ceremony at the EPC compound last weekend, the archbishop said dialogue is essential for resolving political differences and preventingContinue Reading

World Bank and State officials pose for a group Photo after the meeting. Photo Credit-Press Unit-Office of the Governor

(JUBA CITY) – The World Bank Group has pledged to strengthen cooperation with Central Equatoria State to help address urban development challenges and improve infrastructure in Juba. A delegation led by Senior Urban and Disaster Risk Management Specialist, Lukas Leschner, met with the Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, GeneralContinue Reading

Yei Freedom Square-File Photo-Access Radio

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Residents of Yei River County, representatives from humanitarian organizations, development partners and local authorities gathered at Yei Freedom Square to commemorate World Mental Health Day, with renewed calls for greater awareness and support for people struggling with stress, trauma and mental health challenges. Organizers said theContinue Reading

Residents in Dar-Salam Market Street. File Photo Access Radio-Yei

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Some residents of Yei River County have welcomed the appointment of the new caretaker County Commissioner, Emmanuel Taban Seme, and are calling on him to prioritise security, service delivery and economic empowerment. Commissioner Seme officially assumed office on Friday. His appointment follows a directive from theContinue Reading