Ruweng Post is an independent news outlet dedicated to amplifying the voices and stories of the Ruweng Administrative Area in northern South Sudan. Rooted in the region’s rich cultural heritage, the platform highlights the resilience of the Ruweng Dinka (Jieeng) people while addressing contemporary challenges that shape their daily lives.
What We Cover
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Local History: Chronicling centuries of transformation—from pre-colonial traditions to colonial disruptions, civil wars, and the ongoing struggle for autonomy. Ruweng Post situates today’s events within the broader arc of Ruweng’s historical experience.
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Culture & Identity: Preserving and promoting Ruweng traditions such as cattle herding, kinship systems, seasonal migrations, and oral storytelling. The outlet serves as a cultural archive for both local communities and the diaspora.
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Current Affairs: Reporting on pressing issues including oil-related conflicts, border disputes, governance challenges, and environmental decline. Coverage emphasizes accountability and transparency, ensuring that local voices are heard in national and international debates.
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Community Engagement: Serving as a forum for dialogue, reflection, and advocacy, strengthening ties between local communities and the diaspora. It provides space for opinion pieces, testimonies, and grassroots perspectives that might otherwise go unheard.
Our Role
At its core, Ruweng Post is more than a news service—it is a cultural and civic platform that documents the past, informs the present, and inspires the future of Ruweng and its people. By combining journalism with cultural preservation, it seeks to empower communities, foster unity, and promote reform in South Sudan’s broader political landscape.
