(MOROBO / YEI RIVER COUNTY) – South Sudanese returnees from neighbouring Uganda have appealed to President Salva Kiir’s caretaker administration to restore peace and stability as the country moves towards the December 2026 general elections. The returnees say worsening living conditions in refugee settlements have compelled many families to voluntarilyContinue Reading
(KAYA, MOROBO COUNTY) – Traders in Morobo County have called on the newly appointed caretaker commissioner to prioritize security and create a conducive business environment to enable commerce and cross-border trade to flourish. Morobo County, located in Central Equatoria State, is strategically positioned along key trade routes linking South SudanContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – GLY Football Club secured an impressive 3-2 victory over MTN FC in an entertaining friendly match played at Yei Freedom Square on Sunday evening. The closely contested encounter attracted football enthusiasts and youth from across Yei Town, with both teams displaying determination and skill throughout theContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – Temporary power rationing remains in effect in Juba from 15th September to 15th October 2026 due to a major overhaul of the power plant, Juba Electric Distribution Company said in October 2026. The company, JEDCO, published its Week 3 power rationing schedule covering 1st to 8thContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – A power outage has affected several areas of Juba after strong winds caused a large billboard structure to collapse onto a medium voltage line, Juba Electric Distribution Company said in October 2026. The company, known as JEDCO, said the fallen billboard disrupted electricity supply to JubaContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A 20-year-old Senior Two student of Emmanuel Christian Academy Secondary School (ECASS) is receiving medical treatment after surviving a brutal gang attack in Yei Town that left residents increasingly concerned about worsening insecurity. The student, Simon Gala, a resident of Kondeko Boma, commonly known as theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Laku Micah Wani has been appointed Caretaker Commissioner of Lainya County in Central Equatoria State, following a gubernatorial order issued by Caretaker Governor Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani. The appointment took effect on 1st October 2026, according to Access Radio Yei News. Wani was among six caretaker county commissionersContinue Reading
(TEREKEKA) – A friendly traditional wrestling match between Bor and Mundari communities is scheduled to take place in Terekeka County in Central Equatoria State on 31st October 2026. The match will feature Lual Matiop, known as Ahoc Maker, against Lokule Lobun, known as Agut Makech. It will be held atContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) – Isaac Moro Johnson Lupai has been sworn in as the Caretaker Commissioner of Morobo County, taking up his duties ahead of his official reception at the county headquarters. The swearing-in took place on Friday, 2nd October 2026, according to the Office of the Commissioner for Morobo County.Continue Reading
(KAJO-KEJI COUNTY) – A village chief from Kajo-Keji County who spent nearly ten months in detention in Uganda has been released and formally handed back to South Sudanese authorities. Chief Mawa Joseph of Tululu Village in Ajio Boma was received on Thursday during a cross-border handover ceremony at the AfojiContinue Reading
