RIAL MEDIA

OFFICIAL INVITATION

To: All Sons & Daughters of Apuk Giir

Our strength has always been in our unity. In that spirit, the "Apuk Foundation", under the guidance of our respected elders, calls on every son and daughter of Apuk Giir to join us for an important community meeting.

Convened by:
Lt. Gen. Gregory Deng Kuac – Chairperson
Prof. Kuel Maluil Jok – Deputy Chairperson
Hon. Mou Ambrose Riiny – Secretary General

Together with Apuk Community leadership in Juba, Members of Parliament, government officials, elders, sectional leaders, youth & women leaders, and representatives of AGC, Apuk Olympics, AUISA, and AMPSA, we will chart the way forward for our people.

Theme: Unity, Peace, Reconciliation and Development
📅 Date: Saturday, 30th May 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Regency Hotel, Juba

The full agenda will be shared at the meeting. But the most important agenda item is _you_ — your voice, your ideas, your commitment to Apuk Giir.

This is our home. This is our future. Let’s build it together.

For inquiries:
0922117740
0925416099
0924786088

We look forward to welcoming you.

CWC MATRON HAS NAMED HON. JOSEPHINE NAPWON COSMOS AS NEW BOARD CHAIRPERSON AT CONCERN FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

Juba, South Sudan — Concern for Women and Children (CWC) has officially appointed Hon. Josephine Napwon Cosmos as the new Chairperson of the Board of Directors.

According to an appointment letter issued by the Office of the Matron/Founder and seen by the media, the appointment took effect on May 4, 2026.

The decision was made pursuant to the Constitution of the organization and reflects the Board’s confidence in her leadership, integrity, and commitment to humanitarian principles.

Hon. Josephine Napwon Cosmos assumes the role of Chairperson with the mandate to provide strategic leadership to the Board, oversee governance functions, and guide the organization’s direction in line with its mission to support and empower women and children.

The letter further outlines her responsibilities, including presiding over Board meetings, ensuring compliance with the organization’s constitution and the South Sudan NGO Act, 2016, and overseeing policy implementation and institutional performance.

She replaces Mrs. Mary Nyawulang, who previously served as Chairperson of the Board of Directors.

CEO YOKYIEEN SPOKE ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL LABOR DAY.

Today, as we mark , I speak to you not only as the CEO of RIAL MEDIA, but as a fellow South Sudanese who deeply respects the dignity, resilience, and sacrifices of our workers—both at home and across the diaspora.

This day is not just a celebration; it is a reminder. A reminder that the strength of South Sudan lies in the hands of its workers—the teachers shaping minds, the farmers feeding the nation, the journalists informing the public, the healthcare workers saving lives, the builders, drivers, traders, and every citizen striving daily against all odds.

To the people of South Sudan: your labor matters. Your struggle is seen. Your contribution is the backbone of our nation’s survival and future growth.

But let us be honest—celebration alone is not enough. We must demand better. Better working conditions. Fair wages. Respect for human dignity. Opportunities for youth. Protection for women in the workplace. Inclusion for persons with disabilities.

Accountability from institutions. And above all, a system that rewards effort, not connections.
At RIAL MEDIA, we stand firmly with the workers. We commit to using our platform to amplify your voices, expose injustices, and advocate for fairness and progress in every sector of our society.

To our brothers and sisters in the diaspora: your labor abroad continues to sustain families and uplift communities back home. You are an essential part of this nation’s story, and your sacrifices will never be forgotten.

Let this Labour Day ignite a renewed spirit—a spirit of unity, hard work, and determination to build a just, peaceful, and prosperous South Sudan.

The future of this country is not in speeches—it is in the hands of its workers.

Happy Labour Day.
— Yokyieen Akot, the CEO

BREAKING NEWS:

President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reappointed William Chan Achuil Agany as the Undersecretary in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. He replaces William Akoy Dau in the position.

COMMUNICATION: INTERNATIONAL LABOUR DAY COMMEMORATION.

The Ministry of Labour of the Republic of South Sudan warmly invites the general public to participate in the National Commemoration of International Labour Day 2026.

The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, 1st May 2026, starting at 8:00 AM at Juba National Stadium, under the theme: “Empowering Workers, Developing South Sudan.”

Office of First Lady removeed Board Chairperson at Concern for Women and Children.

Juba, South Sudan — The Matron of Concern for Women and Children, Mama Mary Ayen Mayardit, has dismissed the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Mrs. Mary Nyawulang.

According to a letter seen by the media, the decision was formally communicated; however, no reason was provided for the removal of the Chairperson from her position.

The development is understood to fall within the routine administrative processes of the organization.

Warrap State Assembly Passes Girl Child Education Bill into Law

The Warrap State Reconstituted Transitional Legislative Assembly (WS-RTLA) has passed the Girl Child Education Bill into law during its 29th ordinary sitting.

The legislation is aimed at strengthening and promoting access to education for girls across the state, in an effort to address barriers that have historically limited their participation in schooling.

According to Mark Anei, an MP representing SPLM-IO, the passage of the bill marks an important step toward improving education standards and advancing gender equality in Warrap State. He welcomed the decision, noting its potential to transform the future of the girl child through increased educational opportunities.

Lawmakers also emphasized that, despite the bill’s passage, the August House will remain actively engaged in monitoring its implementation. They stressed that all concerned stakeholders will be required to ensure effective enforcement of the law.
The development is seen as a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing efforts to prioritize education and protect the rights of girls.