• Email Address: info@ssma.gov.ss
  • Phone number: +211928004430

About Us

About Us

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. Media Authority is a public institution accountable to the public through the Assembly.

Licensing

We are responsible for licensing all media enterprises including broadcast, print, and online media.

Accreditation

We accredits national and foreign journalists after certifying their competences, professional qualifications, and or credibility.

Training

We provides training and education to journalists and other media practitioners on ethics & professional standards

Monitoring

SSMA helps monitor the media to ensure that it is complying with media ethics and access to information laws.

Core Functions of Media Authority

To regulate the media industry, protect freedom of expression and the independence of the media, promote and enhance ethical and professional standards in the media

Our Mission

Create a Conducive Media Regulatory Environment that Encourages the Development of South Sudanese Cultures, Values, Norms, and Artistic Creativities.

Our Vission

To Uphold Constitutional Principles that Promote Freedom of Expression and Independence of the Media in South Sudan.

Our Achievement

The nature of media and the negative misconceptions reported in South Sudan have significantly improved since the operationalization of the Media Authority in 2017

Core Values

Professionalism, Independent, Accountability, Transparency, Diversity, Integrity, and Commitment.

Want to report a complaint? Safety hotline

We regulate & promote Pluralistic and Vibrant media in public interest

tel:+211928004430

Meet The Team

We help you to grow business with More than 25 years experience with these services.

Chol David

IT Officer

Elijah Alier

Managing Director

Sapana Abuyi

General Manager

Nyathiai Makuach

Communication Officer

Latest Media Publications

We help you to grow business with More than 25 years experience with these services.

Stakeholders' Validation on Media Communication Strategy for General Elections in South Sudan

The South Sudan Media Authority and the National Communication Authority (NCA), with the membership of the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), the Information Commission, and the Universal Service Access Fund (USAF), under the policy guidance of the Competent Minister for the Ministry of ICT and Postal Services. Their collaborative approach underscores the importance of a multi-faceted strategy, one that involves the government, media, and civil society.

Official Launch of the South Sudan Media Authority Website

The South Sudan Media Authority (SSMA), with support from JHR, launched its official website.

South Sudan Media Authority Launches Journalist's Code of Conduct

The South Sudan Media Authority (SSMA), with support from UNESCO, has launched a journalist's code of conduct

Media Authority Regulations on Accreditation of Journalist, 2018

Media Authority accreditation on Journalist, 2018. The regulations apply to all journalists, national & foreign journalists, freelance journalists, and student journalists.