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Ministry of Information & Communications Technology

07/10/2026

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE

The Ministry of Information and Communications warmly congratulates Hon. Nyakenya Johannes Keah upon her re-appointment as the Caretaker Minister of Information and Communications, Government of Unity State.

The Ministry extends its sincere appreciation to H.E. Dr. Joseph Manytuil Wejang, Governor of Unity State, for the trust and confidence bestowed upon Hon. Nyakenya Johannes Keah.

We welcome her back to the Ministry and look forward to her continued leadership, dedication, and service in strengthening government communication and advancing the information agenda of Unity State.

Congratulations, Hon. Minister, and welcome back to service.

21/09/2026

The Advisor on Human Rights, Hon. Abraham Dak Ruazel, and the Minister of Information and Communications, Hon. Nyakenya Johannes Keah, presenting to H.E. Dr. Joseph Manytuil Wejang, Governor of Unity State, a special gift from the Inspector of Police of the Republic of Ghana, sent all the way from Ghana as a gesture of friendship and goodwill.

The presentation reflects the warm relations, mutual respect, and spirit of cooperation shared between the people of South Sudan and the Republic of Ghana.

20/09/2026

UNITY STATE AND RUWENG ADMINISTRATIVE AREA: ONE PEOPLE, ONE PEACE, ONE FUTURE

The Government of Unity State, under the leadership of H.E. Dr. Joseph Manytuil, warmly welcomes the peace and confidence-building engagement with the Government of the Ruweng Administrative Area, under the leadership of H.E. Daniel Makuei Thieyear, Chief Administrator. The Ruweng delegation, led by Hon. Mading Chol Dongkwai, Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement, arrived in Bentiu on 19 September 2026. The engagement continued on 20 September through visits to churches and community gatherings, where messages of peace, unity, reconciliation and peaceful coexistence were shared with the people.

The two sides reaffirmed that the longstanding historical, social, cultural, economic and familial ties between the communities of Unity State and Ruweng Administrative Area must remain a strong foundation for peace. The engagement resolved to strengthen continuous dialogue and communication, promote community-to-community peace initiatives, and encourage religious, traditional, women and youth leaders to play an active role in reconciliation and peaceful coexistence.

The message is clear: our borders must not become barriers to our brotherhood. Unity State and Ruweng Administrative Area are committed to building trust, strengthening people-to-people relations and making this peace initiative an ongoing process. We choose dialogue over division, reconciliation over resentment, and a shared future over a divided past.

17/09/2026

UNITY STATE DELEGATION ATTENDS GHANAIAN FPU MEDAL PARADE

The Minister of Information and Communications, Hon. Nyakenya Johannes Keah, joined a delegation of senior officials from Unity State to represent the Government of Unity State at the Ghanaian Formed Police Unit (FPU) Medal Parade held at the UNMISS Base Camp in Unity State. The delegation was led by Hon. Father Abraham Dak, Advisor for Human Rights, and included Hon. Salaam Maluit, Commissioner of Rubkona County and Gen. Tet Machar Unity State Police Commissioner. The occasion highlighted the discipline, professionalism, preparedness and commitment of the Ghanaian FPU in supporting peace, security and the protection of civilians in South Sudan.

Speaking on behalf of H.E. Lt.Gen.Dr. Joseph Monytuil Wejang, Governor of Unity State, Hon. Nyakenya conveyed the Government’s appreciation to the Government and people of Ghana for their continued contribution to peacekeeping in South Sudan. She also reaffirmed Unity State’s commitment to working closely with UNMISS and other partners to strengthen peace, stability and civilian protection, while recognizing the Ghanaian contingent as an important expression of African solidarity and partnership in South Sudan’s journey towards lasting peace.

Unmiss Bentiu
Office of the Governor-Unity State Bentiu

16/09/2026

UNITY STATE HOSTS TRAINING ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND SAFETY OF JOURNALISTS

The Minister of Information and Communications, Hon. Nyakenya Johannes Keah, joined and officially opened a two-day Training and Dialogue Workshop on Freedom of Expression, Access to Information and the Safety of Journalists in Bentiu, Unity State, on 16–17 September 2026. The training brings together police officers, security-sector representatives and media practitioners to strengthen understanding of access to information, freedom of expression, journalists’ safety and professional cooperation between the media and security institutions.

The Minister emphasized the importance of professionalism, mutual respect and constructive dialogue between the media and security sector, particularly in creating a safe and enabling environment for journalists to carry out their duties. The workshop, supported by UNESCO and JICA in partnership with the National Press Club of South Sudan, includes practical sessions on media engagement, protection of journalists, communication during high-pressure situations and the role of journalists during electoral periods.

15/09/2026

UNITY STATE GOVERNMENT INSPECTS OIL PIT AFTER WOMAN’S ACCIDENT

Unity Oil Field, 15 September 2026 — The Governor of Unity State, H.E. Dr. Joseph Monytuil Wejang, today led a high-level government delegation, together with the management and operational staff of the Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC), on an inspection visit to the site of the tragic incident involving a woman who fell into the Munga Pig Receiver, an open oil drainage pit within the Unity Oil Field.

The delegation included the Minister of Information and Communications, Hon. Nyakenya Johannes; the Minister of Health, Hon. Jal Puok; the Commissioner of Rubkona County, Hon. Salaam Maluit; the Division Four Commander, Maj. Gen. Manyuat Manythol; the Unity Oil Field Manager, Eng. Mathor James; and other GPOC operation management staff who are in charge of the site.

The visit was undertaken to assess the condition of the Munga Pig Receiver, review the safety measures around the facility, and establish immediate steps to prevent similar incidents from occurring. During the inspection, Governor Monytuil strongly emphasized that the protection of human life, environmental safety and the well-being of communities living around the oil-producing areas must remain a priority.

GPOC management informed the government delegation that it will immediately undertake measures to secure the Munga Pig Receiver by constructing a strong metallic fence around the open pit. The fencing will be designed to prevent unauthorized access and protect both people and livestock, including cattle, goats and other animals, from falling into the hazardous facility.

The government delegation also visited the affected woman at Bentiu State Hospital to personally assess her condition and convey the government’s sympathy and support to her family. The woman is currently stable and remains under medical treatment. The Unity State Government continues to closely follow her recovery and wishes her strength, healing and a full recovery.

14/09/2026

A LIFE IS NOT THE PRICE OF OIL

The reported incident involving a middle-aged woman falling into an oil-waste pond in the Unity oil fields is a deeply disturbing reminder that human life must always come before profit. We strongly condemn any negligence that may have contributed to this incident and call for immediate accountability, urgent medical support for the affected woman, and decisive action to ensure all hazardous oil-waste sites are properly secured to prevent such tragedies from happening again.

14/09/2026

A CHAPTER CLOSED, A LEGACY FOREVER REMEMBERED: HON. DAVID GATLUAK TUDEL TENY LAID TO REST

The Unity State Government confirms that the late Hon. David Gatluak Tudel Teny, former Minister of Cabinet Affairs, has been laid to rest in his hometown in Leer County. The final journey was witnessed by H.E. Dr. Joseph Manytuil Wejang, Governor of Unity State, alongside members of the State Government, Ministers, Members of Parliament, senior officials, and Commissioners of Leer, Mayiandit, Koch, Guit and Rubkona Counties.

The burial was also attended by Members of the National Legislative Assembly and Council of States, senior commanders of the organized forces, family members, relatives, friends and community leaders. As this chapter closes, the Unity State Government joins the family and people of Unity State in honouring his life and service. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

14/09/2026

UNITY STATE GOVERNMENT MOURNS THE PASSING OF DIRECTOR GENERAL SUDAN CHUONG MUT

The Government of Unity State conveys its deepest sorrow following the passing of Sudan Chuong Mut, Director General in the Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement, who passed away in Juba on 13 September 2026 after a long illness. His death is a profound loss to the State and its public service.

09/09/2026

UNITY STATE LEADERSHIP DRIVES STRONGER ACTION ON FLOODS, DISPLACEMENT AND DURABLE SOLUTIONS

The Government of Unity State, under the leadership of H.E. Dr. Joseph Manytuil Wejang, today welcomed a high-level Government of South Sudan and United Nations delegation led by Hon. Albino Akol Atak, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, and Mr. Ramanathan Balakrishnan, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and UN Resident Coordinator. The delegation arrived in Unity State for a strategic humanitarian field mission focused on flooding, displacement and durable solutions.

Governor Manytuil accompanied the delegation to the Dhorbor D**e construction site and Pakur IDP resettlement area, where they assessed progress on critical flood-mitigation and resettlement initiatives. The Governor emphasized that these interventions are vital to protecting communities, restoring livelihoods and creating safer and more dignified conditions for displaced populations across Unity State.

Governor Manytuil commended the engineers, implementing partners, humanitarian agencies and development actors for their continued commitment to the people of Unity State. He called for stronger coordination among the State Government, National Government, United Nations and humanitarian and development partners, stressing that all interventions must be strategically aligned with the State’s development priorities and the long-term needs of its people.

The mission reflects a shared commitment to move beyond emergency response toward lasting solutions. The Government of Unity State reaffirms its determination to strengthen partnerships that deliver flood-resilient communities, dignified resettlement, restored livelihoods and sustainable development—ensuring that humanitarian support becomes a pathway to recovery, resilience and a more secure future for the people of Unity State.

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