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 after a short illness, according to the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS). His family reported that he was hospitalized on Saturday and succumbed to complications related to hypoglycemia.
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. 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.
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