By Kei Emmanuel Duku Regional leaders and diplomats from the Great Lakes are convening in Uganda’s capital, Kampala. The primary focus is the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its neighboring countries. South Sudan is represented by Ambassador Monday Semaya K. Kumba, Minister of Foreign[Read More…]
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When leaders preach hatred, unity becomes a distant dream
By Matik Kueth South Sudan, a country ripped apart by war and mistrust, continues to bleed from wounds caused not only by bullets, but also by the poisoned tongues of its own leaders. The people look on those in positions of power to guide them rather than just govern them.[Read More…]
Public Health and Sanitation: A growing concern in Juba’s underserved areas
Benjamin Ajuong Machiek Access to clean water, proper waste disposal, safe hygiene practices, and adequate healthcare facilities form the backbone of any community’s well-being. However, in many parts of Juba, particularly in areas like Manatgaan Camp, parts of Hai Referendum, Gudelle, and Cameroon, maintaining public health and sanitation has[Read More…]
Murder; a sin in Vatican City, but a pride in Juba City
A murderer was a nobody. Who would accept to befriend a murderer? Who would accept to be a companion of somebody who has terminated someone’s life? Which girl would agree to share a mattress with somebody whose hands are bloody? Who would accept to be a workmate of somebody who[Read More…]
Age sliced on experience
By Nyariay Kic What has age got to do with experience? Pain knows no age bracket, and neither does Joy. A man could unexpectedly be orphaned, and so could a boy. A man could be promoted at work, and a boy could be elected in the school’s prefectural body.[Read More…]
People with Disabilities in hurdles to access healthcare services
By Kei Emmanuel Duku People with disabilities (PWDs) feel neglected and marginalized from accessing essential services in the country. Absence of essential resources such as sign language interpreters, dedicated support staff, wheelchairs, and patient lifts at government offices and facilities leaves PWDs in disarray. Juba Teaching Hospital, for instance[Read More…]
VICTORY; Gov’t saved of $2.9 billion court claim
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan has won big in a legal battle against the telecommunications company Vivacell. An international tribunal has ruled in favor of the government, reducing Vivacell’s compensation claim from $2.9 billion to just $48.4 million. Following its temporary closure in February 2018, Vivacell Network Company demanded[Read More…]
Cholera deaths rise to 13 in Aweil South
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Aweil South County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, have confirmed a rise to 13 cases of cholera-related deaths. Daniel Deng Deng, the acting Minister of Health in the state, said they have procured drugs for intervention. Deng stated that the cases have doubled to[Read More…]
Residents call for help to get Akol Yam FM back on air
By Yiep Joseph Residents in Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, have called on well-wishers to help get Akol Yam FM back on air. Akol Yam 91 FM is a local language community radio station managed by The Radio Community (TRC). On Sunday, a strong thunderstorm brought down the mast[Read More…]
The world watches helplessly as you wipe your tears
There will come a time when my body will be very frail because of the wear and tear of the natural progression of time. I have lived my life like a professional boxer, and when the time comes for me to take off my gloves, I will never regret the[Read More…]
Not every mediator is fit for mediation.
In conflict-torn countries likes South Sudan, a hundred mediators tender their experiences in an attempt to extinguish the conflict. However, the tragedy is that such candidates for mediation are not interviewed to determine their capability and interest. Another tragedy is that such mediators are not diagnosed to know whether or[Read More…]
Empowering farmers; A path to food security in South Sudan
By Garang Garang Adim South Sudan, a nation rich in natural resources and fertile lands, faces significant challenges in achieving food security for its people. Decades of conflict, economic instability, and environmental hardships have disrupted agriculture systems, leaving many communities vulnerable to hunger and malnutrition. As the country strives[Read More…]
Outfitted barrels speak louder than pens
Benjamin Ajuong Machiek In my nation, I have come to realize that the “barrels”—the weapons of war—are more powerful than the “pen,” the instrument of dialogue and progress. This observation leads me to ponder significant questions about the role of violence and peace in society. Why have barrels become[Read More…]
Bar Association adopts key reforms
By No. 1 Citizen South Sudan Bar Association (SSBA) has reviewed and approved several resolutions aimed at enhancing legal profession in South Sudan. This was done first ordinary meeting of 2025 convened under Central Committee. According to the Central Committee Secretary, Wol Deng Akech, three specialized committees delivered their[Read More…]
Police issues ultimatum on tinted vehicles
By Hou Akot Hou Traffic police in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State have issued a one-week ultimatum to owners of vehicles with tinted windows to remove the screens. According to the traffic police, the directive aimed at combating rising crime rates, including the disappearance of wealthy individuals. The incidents[Read More…]
Advocates benefit from psychosocial, trauma counselling
By Dogga Luwo More than 50 female advocates and male allies completed an intensive three-day psychosocial and trauma counseling workshop in Juba. Held from May 20-22, 2025, the program provided essential tools and support for advocates navigating challenging environments. The transformative workshop was organized by PAX for Peace as[Read More…]
Ruweng launches farming initiative
By Hou Akot Hou Ruweng Administrative Area on Saturday officially launched farming season in Abiemnhom. Chief Administrator of Ruweng Administrative Area, Stephano Wieu De Malek, flagged off the initiative, aimed at cultivating 8,500 feddans. The launch, attended by numerous officials and citizens, commenced with a display of mechanized tools,[Read More…]
AIRLIFT Food reaches Upper Nile
By No. 1 Citizen National government has launched airdrop of food to Nasir and Ulang counties in Upper Nile State. Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, launched the program on Saturday, in collaboration with Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC). Humanitarian Minister Albino Akol Atak, together with RRC Chairperson[Read More…]
Embracing Climate-Smart Agriculture for a Sustainable Future
By Garang Garang Adim In the face of climate change, our farmers and communities are increasingly vulnerable to unpredictable weather, droughts, floods, and land degradation. These challenges threaten food security and livelihoods in our country, South Sudan, where agriculture is the backbone of the economy and the main source[Read More…]
Activist welcomes parliament reopening
By Nakwam Rose Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has welcomed the reopening of parliament and called for peace. In a statement, Yakani expressed gratitude to President Salva Kiir and Speaker of the National Assembly, Jemma Nunu Kumba, for their agreement to reopen[Read More…]