(YEI, CES) – The Center for Democracy and and Development, CEDED, a local NGO based in Yei River County says, it has supported the formation of a Boma Peace Committee in Ronyi Boma of Yei Town Payam, as part of efforts to strengthen civic space and promote peaceful coexistence atContinue Reading
(RUMBEK, LAKES STATE) – United Nations peacekeepers have stepped up patrols in Rumbek, the capital of South Sudan’s Lakes State, following two days of deadly intercommunal clashes that left at least 60 people dead and displaced about 500 families. Shops have reopened and residents are resuming their daily activities, butContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Juba County is set to begin a series of infrastructure works aimed at improving roads, lighting, and public safety, with launches scheduled over three consecutive days next week. The Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County, Moulana Kalisto Lado Faustino Nyigilo Wani, will launch the projects starting on Monday,Continue Reading
(TEREKEKA / YAMBIO) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in South Sudan joined farmers, government representatives, development partners and local communities in Terekeka to mark World Food Day 2026. The celebration was held under the theme “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.” As part of the event, FAOContinue Reading
(YEI, CES) – Catholics in Diocese of Yei in Central Equatoria State are waiting up to six months for a priest to visit and administer the sacraments, the Bishop of Yei has said. Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor said insecurity, poor roads and a shortage of clergy are disrupting pastoral servicesContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) – Morobo County launched a polio vaccination campaign on 15th October 2026 at the county headquarters. The campaign is part of a nationwide government programme supported by the World Health Organization and UNICEF. It targets children aged 0 to 59 months to ensure the eradication of the polioContinue Reading
(TEREKEKA, CES) – Traditional dance and cultural activities at Freedom Square in Terekeka County have been banned every Saturday night, in a local order issued by the county’s caretaker commissioner. The ban is contained in Local Order No. 02/2026, dated 13th October 2026, titled “Stopping of Traditional Dance every SaturdayContinue Reading
(YEI) – Good morning. It is 8 o’clock and you are listening to Access Radio 88.8 FM. Here are the headlines. The Caretaker Commissioner of Morobo County has demanded the resumption of two stalled UNMISS funded projects. A traveller has called for urgent improvements to the Yei-Juba road after survivingContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Seven secondary schools in Yei River County are taking part in a two-day inter-school Music, Dance and Drama competition aimed at promoting talent, peace and cultural diversity among young people. The fourth annual competition kicked off in Yei town on Thursday and is organized by aContinue Reading
(MALAKAL, UPPER NILE STATE) – Aerial control operations have been launched against Quelea bird outbreaks that are threatening cereal crops in Upper Nile State. The Quelea bird, also known as the Red-billed Quelea, is a small weaver bird that weighs about 20 grammes. It is described as the most destructiveContinue Reading
