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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bebe Joel is a journalist based in 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.

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.

Maura Ajak, a freelance journalist, joined the journalism industry in 2014 and multitasked in the field as a reporter, presenter, producer, translator, photographer and videographer, trainer among others.

Worked with numerous International media outlets, currently a freelance with Al Jazeera Read moreMedia Network.

My coverages focus on R-ARCSS, Security Arrangements, Human Rights, Environment & Climate Justice , Youth, Arts, Sports.

MAJOR MILESTONES:

2018-2019 trained senior officers at national security, army and other organized forces on human rights reporting at the national and state level.

June 2023 appointed as Peace Ambassador for East Africa under IGAD Center for Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (ICEPCVE).

June 2022, Youth Earth Champion for East Africa

2022, participated in data collection on youth and climate migration for the Kampala declaration also produced contents online regarding climate change and migration.

June, 2021 Climate Action Awards East Africa

November, 2020. Won the third best pitch on Peace and Governance at the African Women in Media conference.

May 2017 Awarded as Human Rights Defender by the South Sudanese civil society organization Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO) for holding the country’s presidential guards accountable for committing sexual assault against women and girls.

Imoya Daniella is a journalist based in Juba, South Sudan.