Visit many pit latrines in Juba. Many are filled full with littered bottles. When the water or juice in a bottle is drunk up, it is just littered anywhere. No one likes to carry an empty bottle. A bottle is useful because of what is in it. When it is[Read More…]

Garang Garang Adim   A plastic bag crinkled in my grandmother’s hand, a silent testament to a life intertwined with the ubiquitous material. She used it to carry groceries, to line her compost bin, to wrap leftovers. It was practical, affordable, and readily available. But, the same bag, discarded carelessly,[Read More…]

Benjamin Ajuong Machiek   In life, we all face seasons of hardship—moments when everything feels heavy, confusing, and painful. These seasons come uninvited, shaking our peace and challenging our strength. But in those moments of pressure, we often make the mistake of making permanent decisions based on temporary situations. This[Read More…]

By Garang Garang Adim,   Recently, South Sudan took a significant step on the global stage by participating in the 6th Global Conference on Biodiversity Finance in Santiago, Chile. Supported by UNDP South Sudan, the Ministry of Environment proudly represented our young nation amidst delegates from 133 countries. This event[Read More…]

By Kuir Mayen Kuir   April 29, 2025, News reaching Juba once again dimmed hopes for economic recovery. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has denied South Sudan access to additional loans, citing persistent corruption, misuse of previous funds, and general noncompliance with financial governance frameworks. This recent rejection marks another[Read More…]

By Benjami Ajuong Machiek Malek   The heart of South Sudan’s city Juba, is becoming a frightening place for its residents. Once a hopeful city, Juba is now experiencing alarming levels of crime, including what many are calling “silent killings.”  This is a term used to describe the rise in[Read More…]

By Garang Garang Adim   Juba, a city pulsating with life and ambition, faces a silent threat lurking in its vibrant streets and bustling markets: plastic pollution. The colourful wrappers, discarded bottles, and fragmented bags that litter our surroundings are more than just unsightly debris. They represent a growing crisis,[Read More…]

It may look like you have conquered the world, but you have not. Even if you have conquered the world, you cannot conquer it forever. You conquer the world today, and someone else conquers it tomorrow. That is why it is advisable that when the world is under your conquest,[Read More…]

By Benjamin Ajuong Machiek   Animal welfare has increasingly become an essential part of community development, particularly in regions where livelihoods are closely tied to agriculture and livestock. In South Sudan, a country facing profound socio-economic challenges, the issues of animal rights and welfare are invariably linked to broader developmental[Read More…]

By Gabriel Patrick Lagu   “Jorge Mario Bergoglio,” the Carmelengo shouted Pope Francis’ baptismal name the third time, then he announced to the world, “Sede Vacans” (“The throne is empty”). Meaning Pope Francis officially had been declared dead on the chilly morning after the Easter Sunday celebrations. Lots has taken[Read More…]

Do not mistake me. It is not a crime to talk to my parents. It is never a crime to tell my father to be decisiveness in taking decisions pertaining the welfare of our family. I’m an heir to whatever my father possesses. I will inherit all my father’s wealth,[Read More…]

By Benjamin Ajuong Machiek   In the world’s youngest nation, South Sudan, the quest for peace and unity continues to be a paramount challenge. Since gaining independence in 2011, the country has faced ethnic tensions, civil conflict, and political instability, which have resulted in immense suffering for its citizens. The[Read More…]

By Garang Garang Adim   Look around you. Take a deep breath. The air you just inhaled, the water you drink, the food you eat – all are connected, in profound and often unseen ways, to the health of our forests. Yet, across the globe, a silent crisis is unfolding,[Read More…]

By Benjamin Ajuong Machiek   South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, is facing one of the worst hunger crises in its history. With millions of people struggling to find enough food each day, hunger has become a silent but deadly emergency threatening the lives of children, mothers, and entire communities[Read More…]

Could CONNECTION be a post-graduate course? Yes, it could be. CONNECTION has become a course to study after graduation from the university. It is a course in which its pursuance has an unspecified number of years. It is a course which is never found in any college. It is a[Read More…]

Harlotry kills like Covid. It burns like wild fire. It poisons like black mamba, the most poisonous snake in Africa. It destroys like major earthquake. It maddens like Marijuana. It breaks like diamond. It disconnects like fight over money. Its taste is sweeter than honey for a minute but bitter[Read More…]

The pope, just like any other person, was a man, and that means he was mortal. But he was a man who led a very good life, one that touched many lives, those of the poor. He was the modern Mother Teresa. He was a one man among millions with[Read More…]