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AU Backs South Sudan’s Elections, Dialogue and Judicial Process After High-Level Talks with President Kiir President Salva Kiir (Right) and Kiwete (Left)- PHOTO CREDITS: Press Unit-Office of the President, RSS

President Salva Kiir (Right) and Kiwete (Left)- PHOTO CREDITS: Press Unit-Office of the President, RSS

AU Backs South Sudan’s Elections, Dialogue and Judicial Process After High-Level Talks with President Kiir

Fred Morgan April 10, 2026

(JUBA) — The African Union has reaffirmed its strong support for South Sudan’s preparations for the December 2026...

Joseph Ngere Paciko Appointed Speaker of South Sudan’s Transitional Parliament Speaker Joseph-Ngere-PHOTO CREDITS: Radio Tamazuj

Speaker Joseph-Ngere-PHOTO CREDITS: Radio Tamazuj

Joseph Ngere Paciko Appointed Speaker of South Sudan’s Transitional Parliament

Fred Morgan April 7, 2026

(JUBA)– South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir on Tuesday morning appointed Joseph Ngere Paciko as the new Speaker...

President Kiir Returns to Juba After Official Visit to South Africa President Salva Kiir (L) being welcomed at Juba International Air Port by his Vice President James Wani Igga (R). PHOTO CREDITS: Press Unit, Office of the President.

President Salva Kiir (L) being welcomed at Juba International Air Port by his Vice President James Wani Igga (R). PHOTO CREDITS: Press Unit, Office of the President.

President Kiir Returns to Juba After Official Visit to South Africa

Fred Morgan March 23, 2026

(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has returned to Juba following an official visit to South Africa,...

Terekeka Installs Interim Chief Ahead of Reggo Payam Vote Head Chief Installed in Reggo Payam as Terekeka Sets Path to Elections

Head Chief Installed in Reggo Payam as Terekeka Sets Path to Elections

Terekeka Installs Interim Chief Ahead of Reggo Payam Vote

Access Radio Reporter March 21, 2026

(TEREKEKA COUNTY) – Authorities in Terekeka County have installed a new head chief in Reggo Payam on...

Council Opening Session Targets Better City Services in Juba Juba Council Session Reopens With Focus on Services

Juba Council Session Reopens With Focus on Services

Council Opening Session Targets Better City Services in Juba

Access Radio Reporter March 21, 2026

(JUBA CITY) – The Juba City Legislative Council has reopened its first session with a focus on...

President Kiir Meets President Ramaphosa over Elections and Investment Opportunities President Kiir (L) and President Ramaphosa (R) during the meeting in Pretoria. PHOTO CREDITS: Press Unit, Office of the President, RSS

President Kiir (L) and President Ramaphosa (R) during the meeting in Pretoria. PHOTO CREDITS: Press Unit, Office of the President, RSS

President Kiir Meets President Ramaphosa over Elections and Investment Opportunities

Fred Morgan March 20, 2026

(PRETORIA / JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has held talks with his Counter part South African...

New CES Cabinet Ministers Told to Prioritize Teamwork over Political Affiliations New CES cabinet Ministers. PHOTO CREDITS: CES Government Press Unit

New CES cabinet Ministers. PHOTO CREDITS: CES Government Press Unit

New CES Cabinet Ministers Told to Prioritize Teamwork over Political Affiliations

Access Radio Reporter March 19, 2026

(JUBA) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State has called on newly appointed ministers to prioritize teamwork...

South Sudan and South Africa Discusses Cooperation and Roadmap toward Elections Officials during the meeting in Pretoria-PHOTO CREDITS: Press Unit, Office of the President

Officials during the meeting in Pretoria-PHOTO CREDITS: Press Unit, Office of the President

South Sudan and South Africa Discusses Cooperation and Roadmap toward Elections

Access Radio Reporter March 17, 2026

(PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA) – South Sudan and South Africa have held a follow-up meeting on cooperation and...

Governor Adil Urges New State officials to Promote Team Work and Service Delivery New State Government officials. PHOTO CREDITS: Press Unit-Central Equatoria State Government.

New State Government officials. PHOTO CREDITS: Press Unit-Central Equatoria State Government.

Governor Adil Urges New State officials to Promote Team Work and Service Delivery

Sarah Gune March 17, 2026

(CENTRAL EQUATORIA STATE) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has directed newly appointed...

Yei, Lainya and Morobo Counties Get New Commissioners Yei, Lainya, Morobo Counties Leadership Reshuffle

Yei, Lainya, Morobo Counties Leadership Reshuffle

Yei, Lainya and Morobo Counties Get New Commissioners

Access Radio Reporter March 15, 2026

(JUBA) – Presidential decrees have ended the terms of the Commissioners of Yei River, Lainya, and Morobo...