(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
(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
(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 RIVER COUNTY) – A civil society leader in Yei River County is calling on the National Elections Commission, NEC to establish county level coordination offices and roll out civic and voter education programs at the local level as South Sudan prepares for the December 2026 General Elections. Speaking toContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A child rights activist in South Sudan’s Yei River County is calling on the national, state and county governments to increase funding for the education sector amid growing concerns over the state of schools in the area. The appeal follows warnings from education officials and communityContinue Reading
(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
(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
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A political aspirant for Yei Town Payam has outlined a development-focused agenda ahead of the upcoming elections, pledging to improve infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture and peacebuilding initiatives. According to campaign material seen by Access Radio, Hon. Alberto Faustino Luka, who is seeking to represent Yei TownContinue Reading
(TORE PAYAM, YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The youth of Angeibi Boma in Tore Payam have restored access along the vital Yei-Maridi road after clearing fallen trees that had blocked the route and stranded Motorists for several days. The blockage disrupted transport between Yei and Maridi, leaving traders unable to moveContinue Reading
(MORNING BULLETIN / Monday 12th Oct, 2026) – A civil society activist is urging South Sudanese voters to elect leaders committed to delivering essential services as the country prepares for the December elections. Speaking to Access Radio on Sunday, Justoson Victor Yoasa, Executive Director of a local national NGO calledContinue Reading
