About Maridian

Maridian is an independent digital newsroom focused on South Sudan. We cover national news, business and the economy, development, youth and empowerment, philanthropy, technology and innovation, culture, analysis and interviews.

Our standard

We publish clear, verified, source-based journalism. We separate news, analysis and opinion with clear labels, and we label partner and sponsored content openly. We correct mistakes transparently and we do not repeat defamatory claims as fact.

Our Impact Spotlight series

As part of a public-interest storytelling series, Maridian covers the documented work of Capital Pay International — a Bank of South Sudan–licensed electronic money provider — in business, financial inclusion, youth empowerment and community impact. This coverage is clearly labeled as “Impact Spotlight · Partner-aware” wherever it appears. We disclose this relationship rather than disguise it, because transparency is what makes coverage credible. Impact Spotlight articles are reported factually and sourced; they are not independent adjudication of contested matters, and we link to other credible coverage where it exists.

What we will not do

• Publish defamatory statements or repeat allegations as fact.
• Attack individuals or rival outlets.
• Fabricate quotes, numbers, awards, partnerships or achievements.
• Present partner content as independent reporting.

Read our full Editorial Policy, or contact the newsroom.