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Paydesk has 69 journalists in South Sudan. Our journalists can do broadcast reports, as well as printed media and photography.

Our top journalists in South Sudan are Sheila Ponnie and Manyang David Mayar.

Use our journalist directory to find a member to work for you.

We have journalists in Aweil, Bentiu, Bor, Juba, Kajo Keji, Rumbek, Tonj, Torit, Yambio and Yei.

Journalists in South Sudan



Sheila Ponnie

Juba, South Sudan
Sheila Ponnie Juba based journalist, born in South Sudan, graduate of Nkumba University in Entebbe. Began her journalism career as a news and programming intern/reporter with Radio Miraya, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, (UNMISS). She also hosted a nightly news and culture radio program Read moreon Radio One 89Today, she works as a freelance correspondent for (VOA) the Voice of America Network and (VOA) South Sudan in Focus, where she files video, radio and online reports from South Sudan, and East Africa, edited and broadcast from the VOA News Production Center in Washington, DC and London.

Through her career, Sheila has contributed to several local and international news organizations and NGOs, such as RFI, DPA news UNICEF, UNFPA, WFP and the Japanese, International, Cooperation Agency (JICA) among others.

Sheila also covers South Sudan's local news as a general assignment reporter, on issues of politics, women and girls health, environment and sports for The City Review South Sudan, a locally published, online news agency. 

She has been chosen to participate in several women in media and press freedom conferences - in Finland, Morocco, Uganda, Kenya, and Zambia, among others. Last year, Sheila was invited by the IGAD Center for Excellence, in Djibouti, to participate in a conference on "Journalism and Reporting to Counter Extremist Violence Messaging".

Sheila is also an active member of (AWIM), African Women in Media and (IWMF) International Women's Media Foundation
Languages
Arabic English Sundanese
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+15
Skills
Business Politics Current Affairs
+11

Manyang David Mayar

Juba, South Sudan
Manyang David Mayar is a seasoned journalist based in Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan, with a career spanning since 2007. His reporting, which currently contributes to the Voice of America, covers a broad spectrum of topics, including political, economic, and social affairs of the country. Read moreMayar has established himself as a dedicated journalist with a particular focus on social issues, especially those affecting the education sector in South Sudan.

His work is notably recognized for addressing the challenges young women face in accessing education, such as the trend of school dropouts due to relationships with older men. Through his radio programmes and other media outlets, Mayar has been instrumental in bringing to light the detrimental impact these early relationships can have on the academic and personal development of young women. He is committed to exploring and advocating for solutions that encourage educational completion and empower the youth, particularly girls, in his region.

Mayar's journalism not only informs but also engages the community in dialogue about the importance of education and the social barriers that need to be overcome. His efforts reflect a deep commitment to fostering a better understanding of the complex dynamics within South Sudan and the potential pathways to progress, particularly in empowering the next generation through education.
Languages
English
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+7
Skills
Politics Current Affairs Natural Disasters
+6

Denis Logonyi

Juba, South Sudan
Is a young enthusiastic multimedia journalist, based in South Sudan with a keen interest in writing environment and human interest stories among others.

He has worked for several media houses, such as (SSBC) government Tv, The witness Newspaper, Juba monitor newspaper, star tribune Newspaper, Read moreThe city review newspaper, Agamlong newspaper, Classic Fm and other media houses.

Denis has also worked as a consultant for several organizations such as Lm international and world vision. 

He has attended several workshops on investigative journalism, human rights, climate, elections, fact checking, including US Agency for Global Media on Elections reporting in the digital era.

He has received story grants from Earth journalism network (EJN), US embassy, InfoNile and the Sentry.

Denis is also the InfoNile coordinator, South Sudan. A full member of the union of journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) and a nominee for the journalist of the year award 2023.

He hopes through his reporting, he can create change for the vulnerable communities in South Sudan.

As a versatile writer, he also seeks to develop his knowledge and experience in the field of Journalism.

Denis is a gifted Newspaper/Magazine designer, humble, a go getter, who works towards meeting a deadline. 

He handles several social media accounts, an accredited journalist by the South Sudan media authority and available for hire.
Languages
English
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Vox Pop
+7
Skills
Business Politics Current Affairs
+6

Juliana Siapai Dabira

Juba, South Sudan
Multimedia Journalist & Communications Specialist in #SouthSudan /Entrepreneur/ Youth Influencer. 

Local Guide & Wanderluster #siapaitravels🇸🇸

Digital-savvy Communications and specialist with experience in planning, developing, and
implementing strategic communications, branding, public Read moreinformation, and media-related programs and
plans to drive organizational and program visibility and support advocacy efforts.

Creative Manager who develops and executes multi-media campaigns that deliver key messaging, and
produces newsletters, blogs, articles, media stories, and publications.

Expertly liaises with multiple stakeholders and manages project logistics with competing deadlines. Fluent
in English, Kiswahili, and Arabic, and proficient in MS Office Suite.

Core Competencies:

Communication & Branding Strategy – Information Management – Public Relations – Media Relations.  
Capacity Building/ Training – Knowledge Management – Communication Products Development – Social
Media Management – Events Management – Stakeholder Engagement – Advocacy – Staff Management –
Reporting
Languages
Arabic English Swahili
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) Content Writing Corporate Content
+2
Skills
Fact Checking

Viola Elias

Juba, South Sudan
Viola Elias is a journalist based in Juba, South Sudan. I have been working for both national and international media houses for years.
I  have an experience in producing audio package, podcast,fixer, feature story writing, writing for print ,human interest story and current news affairs. I also Read moredo an investigative reporting.
Languages
English
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Fact Checking
Skills
Current Affairs Fact Checking

Matia Samuel

Juba, South Sudan
Matia Samuel is a journalist based in Juba, South Sudan
I'm a South Sudanese Journalist from Western Equatoria State but currently in Juba. 
am a multimedia Journalist with experience of Seven years into broadcast and two years in print media
Languages
Arabic
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Skills
Breaking News

Kaltuma Ahmed

Torit, South Sudan
Kaltuma Ahmed is a journalist based in Torit, South Sudan. she research news interview sources, write, and report for broadcast, previously reported with Voice of Eastern Equatorial radio, and reported with Voice of America in Washington DC as an intern for one year.
Languages
Arabic English
Services
News Gathering Feature Stories Research
+1
Skills
Business Current Affairs Research
+3

Sunday William Mabior

Rumbek, South Sudan
Sunday William Mabior is a journalist based in Rumbek, South Sudan. Former news editor at Radio Good News 89fm of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek,and a producer for the station. I conduct interviews and write news.
Languages
Arabic English
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Vox Pop News Gathering
+1
Skills
Fact Checking

Rose Keji Benjamin

Juba, South Sudan
Rose Keji Benjamin is a journalist based in South Sudan.
I'm Rose Keji Benjamin, a Jounalist by profession with more than five years' experience in both national and international media houses as a broadcaster including working for BBC Media Action, i am good in audio packaging.
Languages
English
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) Fact Checking
Skills
Breaking News Fact Checking

Madrama James G. Osfaldo

Juba, South Sudan
Madrama James G. Osfaldo is a journalist based in Juba, South Sudan. I’ve multitasking abilities in sound and photo production, presenting on radio and complex data translations as well as offering better marketing and public relations services.
Languages
English
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Skills
Current Affairs

Acayo Cirino

Juba, South Sudan
Acayo Cirino is a journalist based in Juba, South Sudan with more than 4 years experience in radio and television broadcast. She anchors news, reports and presents for South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation. She is ready and open for any opportunities  in the communication field.
Languages
Arabic English
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+5
Skills
Business Politics Current Affairs
+10

Dimo Silva Aurelio

Juba, South Sudan
Dimo Silva Aurelio, is a South Sudanese freelance journalist, who has written extensively on South Sudan's conflict and human rights issues in the Country, he visited refugees in camps in Uganda who gave their accounts of the conflict.

Before the conflict broke out in South Sudan in 2013, he Read moreworked as a reporter and editor with the Catholic Radio Network’s Voice of Hope, a community-based radio station in Wau and Torit mentoring junior reporters and helping them built their profession. 

 Since April 2015, he regularly contributes to Voice of America’s South Sudan in Focus program and currently writes for The Globe and the Defense posts. Dimo graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from the University of Bahr El-Ghazal in 2015. Before he realized his passion for journalism, he had wanted to become a Catholic priest and had studied in a Seminary School.

Dimo Silva has interviewed prominent South Sudanese leaders and religious leaders on South Sudan's conflict including the emeritus Bishop Paride Taban of the Catholic Diocese of Torit, Metropolitan Bishop John Baptist Odama of Gulu in Northern Uganda and Daniel Bul of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan. 

Dimo Silva looks forward to making outstanding steps that could help shape democracy in South Sudan by informing the citizens and stimulating their thinking to make a free and informed decision on issues affecting the Country socially, economically and politically.
Languages
English
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+5
Skills
Politics Current Affairs Media Training
+2

Alumai Ambrose

Kajo Keji, South Sudan
Alumai Ambrose is a journalist based in Kajo-Keji, South Sudan.
i am a trained journalist by BBC Media in action with nearly 12years experience. i eloquently speak English, Arabic, Madi and basics of Bari.

Local and international media training:
-Catholic radio network-Torit-eastern equatoria Read morestate.
-Uganda broadcasting co-corporation(UBC)-Kampala; and
-Uganda radio network (URN)-Kampala.

Media Experiences:
-Reporter, news anchor and radio presenter for radio Emmanuel 89fm Torit, diocese of Torit, eastern equatoria state.
-Acting News Editor for 106.1fm, voice of the Nile-west Nile-Uganda.
-News editor 89.6 hope FM, kajokeji-central equatoria state.
-Media Trainer for internal staffs/program presenters.
-Produced and presented several radio documentaries on 2016 south  Sudan tribal war, weekly news journal, good morning eastern equatoria state program and outcome from the south sudan parliament on the progress of the revitalized peace agreement.
Training on the KUKU customary laws by IOM.
I am a diploma holder in public health.
Languages
Arabic English
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+7
Skills
Politics Current Affairs Sports
+4

Deng Ghai Deng

Bor, South Sudan
Deng Ghai Deng is a prominent journalist who has made significant contributions to the field of journalism, particularly in his role as a VOA (Voice of America) journalist. Deng's career as a journalist began at VOA, an international multimedia broadcasting service funded by the U.S. government. Read moreDeng has covered a wide range of topics, including politics, human rights, social issues, and cultural events. His reporting has focused primarily on Africa, with a particular emphasis on Sudan and South Sudan.
Languages
English
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Fact Checking
Skills
Politics Current Affairs Science & Environment
+2

Waakhe Simon Wudu

Juba, South Sudan
Waakhe Simon Wudu is a an award winning South Sudanese freelance journalist based currently in Juba, South Sudan and sometimes Nairobi, Kenya. On several occasions he moves out of the capital, Juba to other States across the Country for journalism work. 

With over ten years of experiences in Read morejournalism reporting in South Sudan and across the eastern African region, he specializes on print and radio journalism. He reports on several beats mainly on politics, conflicts, economy, environment and climate change topics. 

He is an alumni of the International Visitors Leadership Program or IVLP cohort of April/May 2023 with focus on  Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists: 21 Century Approaches to Print and Radio Journalism.
Languages
English Swahili
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+10
Skills
Business Politics Current Affairs
+12

Deng Machol

Juba, South Sudan
Deng Machol is a journalist based in Juba, South Sudan.
Languages
English
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+11
Skills
Business Politics Current Affairs
+6

Bebe Joel

Juba, South Sudan
Bebe Joel is a journalist based in Juba, South Sudan.
Languages
Arabic English
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+9
Skills
Business Technology Arts & Books
+10

Emmanuel Obeid

Juba, South Sudan
Emmanuel Obeid is a seasoned journalist based in Juba, South Sudan, with a strong commitment to advocacy and disability rights. His multifaceted career encompasses freelancing, creating video documentaries, producing radio packages, and reporting breaking news. Obeid's reporting is not confined to Read moreJuba; he is willing and able to cover stories from various parts of the country, ensuring that important narratives reach a broader audience.

Obeid's articles and documentaries frequently spotlight the challenges faced by the deaf and disabled communities in South Sudan and across Africa. He delves into critical issues such as the barriers to education, healthcare, and public services that these communities encounter. Through his work, Obeid brings to the fore the efforts of individuals and organizations striving to foster inclusivity and equality, often referencing key international frameworks like the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

In his journalism, Obeid underscores the urgent need for government action to enhance living conditions and safeguard the rights of people with disabilities. His dedication to this cause is evident in his persistent coverage and the depth of his reporting, which aims to influence policy and societal change. Through his professional endeavors, Emmanuel Obeid continues to be a vital voice in the media landscape, championing the stories that drive progress toward a more inclusive society.
Languages
English Swahili
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+8
Skills
Politics Current Affairs Sports
+6

Bonifacio Taban Kuich

Juba, South Sudan
Bonifacio Taban Kuich is a seasoned journalist with Voice of America (VOA), operating from the South Sudanese capital, Juba, and reporting extensively from Bentiu. His journalistic expertise is broad, encompassing investigative journalism, communications, safety and security, political analysis, Read moreand research. Kuich's reporting is particularly focused on the ongoing conflict and humanitarian issues that plague the region, providing in-depth coverage and analysis that brings international attention to these critical matters.

Kuich's work has been pivotal in highlighting the deadly landmine blasts in Unity state, which have been attributed to rebel opposition, and the significant challenges that organizations like Doctors Without Borders face in delivering medical care to South Sudanese refugees, both within the country and in neighboring Uganda. Through his reporting, he has illuminated the dire struggles of refugees, the healthcare crisis, and the broader impact of war on the people of South Sudan.

His commitment to journalism in a region fraught with conflict demonstrates a dedication to uncovering the truth and informing the global community about the complex realities on the ground. Kuich's contributions to media and journalism in South Sudan are invaluable, as he continues to accept assignments that require a high level of expertise in various domains, including data collection and investigative reporting, all while navigating the challenging security landscape of the region.
Languages
English French
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+8
Skills
Investigative Reporting

Peter Louis

Juba, South Sudan
Peter Louis Gume
Peter is a freelance cameraman, photographer, and video editor with 21 years’ experience, and is well known as a journalist and story gatherer in South Sudan.
Peter brings experience from freelance work with international agencies including Aljazeera English & Arabic, and Agence Read moreFrance - -Presse (AFP) and also has insight into the NGO world from his work in communications and content production with the World Food Programme (WFP). 
Since earning his degree in Development Communication, and a Diploma in Communication and Public Relations, from the University of Juba, Peter has followed his passion to work across journalism, youth empowerment, freedom of expression, and press freedom in South Sudan. This has included working closely with the Government.
He has helped improve journalistic standards in South Sudan and trained many camera operators working with South Sudan TV and Ebony TV.
Languages
English
Services
News Gathering 360 Videography Fact Checking
Skills
Fact Checking

Jacob Achiek Jok

Bor, South Sudan
Jacob Achiek Jok is a journalist based in Bor, South Sudan.
Languages
English
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+3
Skills
Politics Current Affairs Technology
+3

David Mono Danga

Juba, South Sudan
David Mono Danga is a journalist based in Juba, South Sudan. He is a multimedia investigative Journalist specializing in Environmental issues, health, education, sports and human rights related issues affecting vulnerable, marginalized or disadvantaged groups.  

Currently, Mono-Danga freelances Read morewith Voice of America majorly reporting for the South Sudan in Focus program from the country’s cities of Juba, Yei and Yambio. 

He started his career as a volunteer reporter with the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) for two years before moving to the Print industry as a reporter for the Juba Monitor newspaper, South Sudan’s leading independent English newspaper. He has served at the Juba Monitor newspaper as a reporter, senior reporter, Copy Editor and Sports Editor.

In his free time Mono-Danga enjoys reading novels, playing football, swimming and mountain climbing.
Languages
English
Services
Live Reporting Fact Checking
Skills
Current Affairs Sports War Reporter
+4

Baraka John

Yambio, South Sudan
I am a broadcasting journalist with experience of 8 years in anchoring News on radio stations.
Also in the past four years I have been writing to news papers and other media outlets.
Languages
English
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Skills
Current Affairs

Atiol Elmalik

Juba, South Sudan
Atiol Elmalik is a professional photojournalist, filmmaker and  communication consultant, political analyst who uses these mediums to tell stories about water diplomacy, environmental and climate issues, human rights concerns, and diversity and justice inclusivity in South Sudan and Africa, with Read moreover ten  years of experience Atiol.  has a degree  in  International Relation and Diplomatic Studies  also intermediate diploma in political science  and professional courses in conflict analysis and multimedia.  In addition to being the  founder CEO of the Heritage Consortium , he works as a freelancer with international media houses including the European Press Photo Agency in Frankfurt, Germany; ZaNenger News; Shutter Stock News; and Good Vibes Magazine. In addition, he has worked with Al Jazeera and National Geographic, and has participated in regional workshops related to photojournalism; and digital media to counter disinformation in the Netherlands RNTC media center  When COVID-19 hit South Sudan, Mr. Atiol’s company began producing reusable face masks, and collaborating with international institutions like the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the United Nations Children’s Fund.
Mr. Elmalik was inspired to become a photographer and filmmaker to share more broadly about identity, human rights, human trafficking, and misconceptions about his roots in South Sudan and the African Continent. He believes strongly in the power of photo and video to capture moments in time, and even stop time for the next generation to see. He sees that in the digital era, visual diplomacy will transform nations and change the way humans connect.
Languages
Arabic English
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+14
Skills
Business Arts & Books Cultural
+1

Androw Reik

Juba, South Sudan
Androw Reik is a journalist based in Juba, South Sudan. Cameraman Edit 
I can Do A Documentary and Video package on any Thing Like News War Reporter film & Thearter
Languages
English
Services
News Gathering Fact Checking
Skills
Politics Fact Checking
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