(JUBA/YEI) – Good morning. It is 8 o’clock and you are listening to Access Radio 88.8 FM. Here are the headlines. The Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State has made changes to local government positions in Yei River County, Terekeka County and Wonduruba Administrative Payam. Two people have been injuredContinue Reading
(AMDISS) – The Association for Media Development in South Sudan, AMDISS, is taking part in a three-day workshop aimed at strengthening efforts to counter hate speech and disinformation ahead of the anticipated December 2026 general elections. The workshop is focused on establishing a National Multi-Agency Coordination Platform to enhance cooperationContinue Reading
(BANGKOK, THAILAND) – The Minister of Finance and Planning, Athian Ding Athian, has held talks with senior World Bank officials on strengthening economic cooperation between South Sudan and the international financial institution. The meeting took place in Bangkok, Thailand, on the sidelines of the ongoing Annual Meetings of the WorldContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has announced that military personnel intending to contest in the country’s General Elections scheduled for 22 December 2026 must first resign from military service. In a press statement released by SSPDF spokesperson Major General Lul Ruai Koang, on Tuesday afternoon, the militaryContinue Reading
(YEI, CES) – Construction of the Yei River County Youth Association Multipurpose and Development Centre is continuing, according to a media update by the County Youth Association. The building has reached beam level and is close to completion, clearing the way for roofing work to begin soon. The project isContinue Reading
(JUBA) – According to the World Health Organization, about 1.2 million people in South Sudan need mental health support, but only about 1% of the population receives services, leaving a 99% treatment gap. The World Health Organization reported in October 2026 that the South Sudan Health Cluster estimates 204,000 peopleContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Laboratory services are being strengthened at 40 health facilities across South Sudan to bring testing closer to communities. The work is being carried out through the Health Sector Transformation Project, run by the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization. It covers 20 county hospitals and 20Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Episcopal Church of South Sudan has celebrated 50 years as a province of the Anglican Communion. The week-long jubilee programme ran from 5th to 11th October under the theme “Rooted in Faith and Growing in Mission”, reflecting on Colossians 2:6-7. The celebrations marked the growth and historyContinue Reading
(KIGALI, RWANDA) – South Sudan came from two goals down to defeat Sudan 3-2 in a Group A match at the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations CECAFA qualifiers on Monday. The match was played at the Kigali Pele Stadium in Rwanda. Anwar Abdalrahim gave Sudan the lead afterContinue Reading
(KILIFI, KENYA) – Four salt producers have won a court case against a KES 200 ($1.50 / £1.20) per tonne levy imposed by the Kilifi County government. The High Court declared the charge unconstitutional and ordered a stop to collections. The judge ruled that the charge under the Kilifi CountyContinue Reading
