Media Authority offers and organizes trainings independently and in partnership with its stakeholders and partners in terms of media regulations and guidelines.
We Create Conducive Media Regulatory Environment, that Encourages the Development of South Sudanese Cultures, Values, Norms and Artistic Creativities.
This ensures that the media provides accurate and balanced information that it does not violate the rights of individuals or groups.
This includes supporting the development of new media outlets, providing training to journalists and advocating for media freedom.
This includes issuing and renewing broadcasting licenses, enforcing media laws and regulations, investigating and addressing complaints against media outlets.
All media enterprises and personnel should and must have reasonable level of professionalism.
The South Sudan Media Authority is an independent media regulatory body established in 2016 by the Media Authority Act 2013, with the mandate to regulate and promote the development of pluralistic media in the public interest. The Authority is a public institution accountable to the public through the Assembly.
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We promote freedom of expression that holds media accountable to the public, hence promoting diversity.
The South Sudan Media Authority (SSMA) is an independent media regulatory body established in 2016. Our mandate is to regulate and promote the development of a pluralistic media in the public interest.
We are responsible for licensing all media enterprises including broadcast, print, and online media.
We accredits national and foreign journalists after certifying their competences, professional qualifications, and or credibility.
We provides training and education to journalists and other media practitioners on ethics & professional standards
SSMA helps monitor the media to ensure that it is complying with media ethics and access to information laws.
We advise the government on matters relating to the media industry, media policy, legislation & regulation.
The The SSMA investigates complaints of media misconduct and takes appropriate action by suspending or revoking licenses.
We regulate & promote Pluralistic and Vibrant media in public interest
We help regulate and promote the development of professional, pluralistic and vibrant media in the Public Interest.
We regulate and promote the development of professional, pluralistic and vibrant media in the public Interest. Get your queries answered.
Media Regulatory body in the republic of South Sudan.
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The School of Journalism, Media and Communication from the University of Juba, organizes an academic tour to the Media Authority Institution in Gumbo-Shirkat.
The Media Authority, in collaboration with Journalists for Human Rights and key international partners, organia two-day National Conference on Combating Hate Speech and Strengthening Social Cohesion in South Sudan and a one-day National Media Forum on Media Sustainability
The Media Authority Pays Tribute and Extends Condolences on the Passing of Journalist Emmanuel Joseph Akile.
The Media Authority, in collaboration with Journalists for Human Rights (JHR), organizes a three-day thematic forum for government officials and media stakeholders in Malakal, Upper Nile State, to establish a mechanism for addressing mis/disinformation and hate speech, which is fueling conflict in the state.
The Media Authority, in collaboration with Journalists for Human Rights (JHR), conducted a two-day workshop for judges and prosecutors. This workshop focuses on the investigative techniques and evidence collection in cases of attacks on journalists, the application of international and domestic human rights law, particularly regarding freedom of expression and attacks on the media, and understanding the importance of press freedom and its connection to democracy and public interest.
The Media Authority, in Partnership with the Journalists for Human Rights, conducted a two-day workshop for Journalists and government officials in Wau on Conflict-Sensitive Reporting to combat hate speech and mis/disinformation to Promote peace in South Sudan
