(JUBA) – Tributes are being paid across South Sudan following the death of retired Bishop Nathaniel Garang Anyieth Jangdit, a senior church leader remembered for his spiritual leadership and role during the country’s liberation struggle. The retired bishop died on 24th February 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. Church members, community leadersContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) – The Commissioner of Morobo County, Hon. Charles Data Bullen, on Sunday joined mourners in the Ugandan border town of Busia following the death of the Head Chief of Panyume Payam, the late Joseph Jama Nyoko. The Commissioner was accompanied by the Paramount Chief of Morobo County, NaftaliContinue Reading
(YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE) – The media community in South Sudan is mourning the tragic death of journalist Matia Samuel, who drowned in a stream on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, in Yambio town. The Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) expressed deep shock and sadness over the loss,Continue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The body of the late Senior Protocol Officer, Amos Juma Clement, was laid to rest at his family home in Lizira residential area of Yei River County on 10 January 2026, as family members, community leaders and government officials gathered to pay their final respects. TheContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The Commissioner of Yei River County, Hon. Emmanuel Taban Seme, has expressed deep sorrow following the death of Senior Protocol Officer Amos Juma Clement, describing his passing as a major loss to the county and Central Equatoria State. In an official condolence message issued on 9Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Office of the Vice President and Chair of the Economic Cluster, Professor James Wani Igga, has issued a statement following the passing of Hon. Peter Phanuel Yatta. Yatta passed away on Saturday, 3 January 2026, in Juba while receiving medical treatment after a short illness. The statementContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of Central Equatoria State has announced the death of Hon Peter Phanuel Yata, describing his passing as a significant loss to the state and to public service in South Sudan. In a condolence message issued on Tuesday, the Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of Central Equatoria State has announced the death of Hon Osman Loku Wani, a Member of Parliament representing Terekeka County at the National Legislature, with tributes highlighting his service to the people of South Sudan and his role in public life. In a condolence message issuedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Association for Media Development in South Sudan has expressed deep sorrow following the death of journalist Emmanuel Joseph Akile, describing the news as shocking and a major loss to the country’s media sector. In a condolence message issued in Juba, the association extended its sincere sympathies toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Emmanuel Joseph Akile, a long serving journalist and presenter of Eye Radio’s The Dawn Show, has died at Gudele Hospital in Juba after a brief two day hospital stay. Akile had been presenting the flagship morning programme since 2016 and was widely recognised for his reporting on nationalContinue Reading
