Private media exclusion sparks outcry in Machar case
Journalists working for private and international media were once again denied access to the courtroom on Tuesday as the high-profile trial of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven senior SPLM-IO members entered its second day. This continued media blackout has triggered widespread condemnation, especially after the presiding judge reaffirmed that the hearings were […]
Israeli strike kills five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza
Five Al Jazeera journalists were killed on Sunday in an Israeli strike near the main gate of Al-Shifa Hospital, the broadcaster said. The dead include correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh, and cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, and Moamen Aliwa. The network said they were in a tent used by reporters when the strike occurred. […]
Journalists gather in Juba to shape constitutional reporting
A three-day workshop aimed at empowering journalists to actively participate in the constitutional-making process kicked off in Juba on Monday. Held under the theme “Promoting a Media Culture that Fosters Peace, Social Cohesion, and Public Participation in Democratic Processes,” the event brings together over 50 journalists drawn from all ten states and three administrative areas […]
UJOSS, Government stakeholders tackle journalist safety and ethical reporting
The protection of journalists and the accuracy of their reporting were key themes at the latest meeting between the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) and government stakeholders. As South Sudan prepares for civic education ahead of the 2026 elections, the media plays a critical role in informing the public, much like other branches […]
