(KAMPALA) – Uganda has appealed to South Sudan to reconsider restrictions affecting Ugandan traders after Juba County authorities called on foreign traders to leave small scale retail businesses to locals. Rebecca Kadaga, Uganda’s Minister of East African Community Affairs, called on South Sudan to respect the common market protocol ofContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan’s national standards body has completed the renovation of its central laboratory in Juba and equipped it with new machines to improve product testing and certification. The upgraded laboratory will allow more tests to be carried out locally, cutting delays previously caused by sending samplesContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – Ugandan traders in South Sudan are in a state of alarm after city authorities in Juba issued notices barring foreigners from retail trade. Leaders of the traders’ community told a major newspaper in October 2026 that the notices were delivered verbally by local government authorities. NoContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County, Kalisto Ladu, has denied reports that he ordered foreign nationals to leave the county, saying his recent remarks were aimed at restricting foreigners from small-scale retail businesses rather than forcing them out of the country. Ladu said on 6th October 2026Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Church leaders in South Sudan have raised grave concerns over the worsening security and humanitarian situation in the country, saying the suffering of the people has reached a point where silence is no longer an option. In a statement issued on 5th October 2026, the heads of theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s National Ministry of Roads and Bridges has moved to establish a legal framework for road maintenance funding, with officials reviewing a bill that requires presidential signature to take effect. According to the National Ministry of Roads and Bridges, the Undersecretary James Alam Ohurey met with theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County, Kalisto Ladu, has warned foreign traders against engaging in retail business activities within Juba County, saying the sector should be reserved for South Sudanese entrepreneurs. Speaking to traders at Kubri Habuba Street on Monday, Ladu said the move is intended to create andContinue Reading
(YEI) – Access Radio Morning news bulletin Tuesday 6th October 2026. Central Equatoria State is preparing for elections scheduled for 22nd December 2026, with local authorities directed to prioritise security, peace and voter readiness. The directives were issued by Caretaker Governor Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani to caretaker County Commissioners beforeContinue Reading
(IBBA COUNTY, SOUTH SUDAN) – A United Nations Mission in South Sudan patrol has reached remote communities in Ibba County, Western Equatoria State, after travelling day and night on a difficult journey along a hundred kilometre road connecting Yambio to Ibba County. Heavy rains and insecurity have left communities inContinue Reading
Date: Monday, 5th October 2026. Time: 6:00 o’clock. Welcome to the Access Radio Evening News Bulletin. (YEI COUNTY) – Teachers in Yei River County are calling for improved salaries, better working conditions and enhanced professional training as the world commemorates World Teachers’ Day today, Monday the 5th of October 2026.Continue Reading
