(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The Department of Education in Yei River County has recorded a significant increase in school enrollment, particularly among learners returning from neighboring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The County Education Director, Philip Taban, told Access Radio on Wednesday that more learners continue toContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The Speaker of the Yei River County Legislative Council, Claudio Mila Charles, has confirmed that preparations are complete for the full reopening of the council this Friday. Speaking to Access Radio ahead of the relaunch, Claudio Mila said the council will prioritize its oversight role by addressingContinue Reading
(NEW YORK, USA )– A South Sudanese scholar based in the United States of America is calling on the country’s youth, community leaders, and political leaders to denounce violence and work toward lasting peace and stability in South Sudan. Samuel Sebit Emmanuel, a final-year Master of Science student in Genocide andContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Technical work aimed at restoring electricity supply in Yei town has officially commenced, according to the Chairperson of Yei Electricity Corporation (YECO), Richard Lugala Godo. Lugala confirmed to Access Radio that repair works began on Monday, focusing on fixing engine generators and replacing missing accessories. AlthoughContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) – Residents of Morobo County in Central Equatoria State are raising urgent concerns over a severe shortage of medical supplies across all five Payams of the county. Community members say they are increasingly forced to rely on traditional herbal remedies or travel long distances to neighboring Uganda andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has directed newly sworn-in mining officials to regulate mining activities, combat illegal extraction of natural resources, and establish frameworks that ensure environmental protection and proper legal licensing. Speaking in Juba on Monday, Governor Adil emphasized the need for strongerContinue Reading
(MUGWO PAYAM, YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Traders and residents in several bomas of Mugwo Payam are appealing to county and state authorities to restore lasting peace and stability to enable them focus on agriculture and socio-economic recovery. Speaking at Ginyani Market, local trader Charles Likambu emphasized that peace and securityContinue Reading
(LASU PAYAM, YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Residents of Tokori Boma in Lasu Payam are raising concerns over the lack of road access and mobile telecommunication connectivity, challenges they say are severely affecting daily life in the rural community. Speaking to Access Radio, Tokori Boma community leader Khamis Yatta said moreContinue Reading
(LAINYA COUNTY) – The Chairperson of the Lainya County Youth Association, Emmanuel Khamis, has announced plans to launch agricultural farming projects through cooperative societies across all the five Payams of Lainya County. Speaking to Access Radio via phone interview Monday morning, Khamis said the initiative aims to tackle food insecurity,Continue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The Evangelical Presbyterian Church of South Sudan and Uganda (EPC) has announced plans to establish a modern cancer treatment and research facility in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. According to Archbishop Elias Taban Parangi, preparations are already underway for the launch of the South SudanContinue Reading
