(ARU JUNCTION) – Stability in Central Equatoria region is supporting a quiet but steady agricultural boom along the key Juba–Uganda highway, with farmers and traders in Aru Junction reaping the benefits of improved local food production and increasing market access. Abawu Lorna, a trader at a local market in AruContinue Reading
(YEI, CENTRAL EQUATORIA) – Farmers in Yei River County are reporting a strong first season crop yield, thanks to timely support from non governmental organisations (NGOs) and favourable weather. However, they are also facing significant challenges related to post harvest handling and low market demand. Local farmers attributed the highContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, was on Friday briefed by the State Ministry of Animal Resources, Fisheries and Tourism on its current operations, recent achievements, ongoing challenges and long term strategies. The meeting held in Juba was led by the State MinisterContinue Reading
(YEI) – Farmers in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, are urging both the state and national governments to deliver on promises to support mechanised farming as the second crop cultivation season begins. With South Sudan facing ongoing food insecurity, many in this agriculturally rich region say government action isContinue Reading
(KAJO-KEJI) – Authorities in Kajo-Keji County have officially handed over 330 head of cattle to Uganda’s Moyo District leadership in a major cross border initiative aimed at resolving long standing tensions related to illegal grazing. The handover took place on Monday, 14 July 2025, at Gwere Detach Barracks in LeforiContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Zimbabwean Ambassador to South Sudan, His Excellency Kossam Mupezeni, met with the leadership of the Central Equatoria Business Union (CEBU) on Monday 7 July 2025, in Juba. The meeting focused on exploring strategic areas for bilateral trade and investment cooperation. The high level discussions brought together keyContinue Reading
(YEI) – Over 20,000 South Sudanese returnees have arrived in Yei River County without formal repatriation assistance, creating pressure on local food resources and agricultural capacity, according to local authorities. The Director of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) in Yei, Mabe Moses, informed United Nations Food and Agriculture OrganizationContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The Episcopal Diocese of Yei in South Sudan’s Central Equatoria State has launched a coffee farming initiative aimed at reducing poverty, boosting economic development and promoting environmental protection through tree planting. Bishop Levi Marandulu Yepete said on Sunday evening in an interview with Access Radio thatContinue Reading
(LAINYA COUNTY) – The Commissioner of Lainya County, Hon. Robert Lasu, led an official inspection of two major construction projects on Friday aimed at strengthening community development — the Lainya Women’s Centre and the Agricultural Cooperative Society Store. The site visit confirmed that both projects are progressing steadily, with constructionContinue Reading
(GOLI) – Emmanuel Christian University (ECU) has planted more than 3,000 coffee seedlings at its Goli campus farm. The planting exercise took place over the weekend and brought together students, staff, alumni and volunteers under the leadership of the university’s top administrators. The initiative was led by Vice Chancellor DanielContinue Reading
