Michael Koma, Veteran South Sudanese Journalist, Dies at 50
Michael Koma, a renowned South Sudanese journalist and editor, has passed away.
Koma died on Sunday night in Juba, the capital, after a short illness, according to the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS).
He was admitted to a hospital on Saturday and died from complications related to hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, as stated by his family members.
Career and Legacy
Koma was a respected figure in South Sudan's media landscape, serving as editor for several prominent newspapers, including the Juba Monitor, The Witness, The Stance, and The Dawn.
- Juba Monitor
- The Witness
- The Stance
- The Dawn
His career spanned both before and after South Sudan's independence, with earlier roles at publications like the Khartoum Monitor and Juba Post.
Majak Daniel Kuany Alier, the secretary-general of UJOSS, described Koma as a mentor and compassionate storyteller.
Author's summary: Veteran journalist Michael Koma dies at 50.