• 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

The professionals working to guide and strengthen the media landscape in South Sudan.

Chol David

IT Officer

Elijah Alier

Managing Director

Sapana Abuyi

General Manager

Nyathiai Makuach

Communication Officer

Latest Media Publications

Stay informed with our latest official publications advancing media regulation, transparency and public trust.

THE PIONEER OF MEDIA REGULATION IN SOUTH SUDAN

The history of media regulation in South Sudan can not be mentioned without talking of Hon. Elijah Alier Kuai, the founding Managing Director of the Media Authority of the Republic of South Sudan. From April 2016 to June 2026, he carried the responsibility of leading an institution that was, in many respects, being built for the first time. His decade of service was therefore more than an administrative assignment; it was a period in which his judgment, patience, relationships and personal commitment helped shape the character of a new national institution.

THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE LATE HON. SAPANA AGYULI ABUYI.

Some lives are remembered for the positions held, while others are remembered for the lives touched and the legacy left behind. The life of Hon. Sapana Agyuli Abuyi belongs to the latter. A respected public servant, educator, church administrator, development practitioner, author, mentor, husband, father, grandfather, and national figure, Hon. Sapana devoted his life to serving God, his community, and the Republic of South Sudan.

The Media Authority hosts University of Juba Journalism, Media and Communication Student

The School of Journalism, Media and Communication from the University of Juba, organizes an academic tour to the Media Authority Institution in Gumbo-Shirkat.

National Conference on Media Sustainability, Combating Hate Speech, and Strengthening Social Cohesion in South Sudan

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 Pays Tribute and Extends Condolences on the Passing of Journalist Emmanuel Joseph Akile.

Three-Day Media Dialogue to Strengthen Press Freedom and Counter Mis/Disinformation Efforts in Malakal, Upper Nile State.

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.

Strengthening Justice to Protect Truth and Press Freedom in South Sudan

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.

Journalists Trained in Wau on Conflict-Sensitive Reporting to Combat Hate Speech, Mis/Disinformation and to Promote peace

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

Roundtable Discussion with stakeholders on Media Relations and Human Rights

The workshop is jointly organized by the Media Authority and Journalists for Human Rights (JHR). It provides a platform for dialogue, learning, and collaboration, enabling all institutions to understand each other’s roles and responsibilities while working toward a shared objective of peace and stability.