Emmanuel Akile Died at Gudele Hospital/PHOTO: Eye Radio
(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 national issues. During his career, he covered events including the Addis Ababa peace talks and the Tumaini Initiative in Nairobi.
He had begun his Christmas holiday leave last week when he fell ill. Earlier on the day of his death, a delegation of Eye Radio staff visited him in the Intensive Care Unit to offer support and deliver a medical fund provided by the station’s management.
Eye Radio described him as a dedicated journalist whose work contributed significantly to the media sector in South Sudan.
Condolences have been extended to his family, colleagues and listeners across the country by the largest broadcaster in South Sudan.
Eye Radio Mourns Presenter
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Emmanuel Joseph Akile |
| Occupation | Journalist, Radio Presenter |
| Programme | The Dawn Show, Eye Radio |
| Years Active at Eye Radio | 2016 – 2025 |
| Date of Death | 29 December 2025 |
| Place of Death | Gudele Hospital, Juba, South Sudan |
| Cause | Brief illness, two day hospitalisation |
| Notable Coverage | Addis Ababa Peace Talks, Tumaini Initiative (Nairobi) |
| Legacy | Longstanding media contributor in South Sudan |
| Condolences | Family, colleagues, listeners, South Sudanese public |
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