Beginning with myself, I have been a youth for 13 years now. Becoming 31 years old in August this year, I have remained with 14 years to exit youthhood. What is it that I have done in my youthhood? I have done almost nothing. The little thing I have done[Read More…]
OpEd
The political and legal quagmire: Examining the exorbitant political party registration fees
By Gama Hassan Oscas In a move that has sent shockwaves across the political landscape of South Sudan, the Political Parties Council recently decreed that those seeking registration must pay a staggering $50,000 USD or its equivalent in SSP as provisional registration fees. This decision, coupled with the prohibition[Read More…]
There is no perfect death
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot I once heard from John. F. Kennedy of the United States said: “If freedom is to survive and prosper, it will require the sacrifice, the effort, and the thoughtful attention of every citizen.” “If a free society cannot help the many who are poor,[Read More…]
Renewing South Sudan image through sports
By Esther Lohutuhureng Wikipedia defines sports as any form of physical activity or game, often competitive and organized that aims to use, maintain, and improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants and, in some cases, entertainment to spectators. In certain sports, such as racing, many contestants[Read More…]
With 17,000 SSP networth, I’m afraid I may not survive this ruthless inflation
I must admit life is dealing with me seriously. Sometimes, I even think someone might have bribed life to deal with me beyond dealing with me. Life has unfolded all its true colours to me. Somehow, I do not blame myself much, but I blame someone tasked with the stabilization[Read More…]
EDUCATION HOME OR IN THE WILD!
Everyone desires to get an education. We spend a lot of money just to acquire an education. Did you ever consider defining education? Do you know where you can get education? Why do you even want to be educated? Why do you want to educate your child, for fun or[Read More…]
Lost Voices: Remembering the 1964 Akobo massacre
By Manas James Okony Anya Nya civil war, which lasted from 1955 to 1972, was a conflict between the Sudanese government and the Anya Nya rebels, who were fighting for greater autonomy and political representation in the southern region of Sudan. The conflict primarily unfolded in the Upper Nile[Read More…]
In any country, empowering women is not merely a choice but a vital step towards progress and transformation. The impact of empowered women resonates not only within their communities but also throughout the entire world. Women possess the ability to envision and implement significant changes that bring about peace and[Read More…]
Hypothetically, politics is neither for the poor nor the fainthearted but charging exorbitant fees for the registration of parties, impedes democratic fair play. South Sudan is expected to transform into a democratic nation through the conduct of elections, anticipated for December this year and before that, political parties are to[Read More…]
The action of Upper Nile State governor, James Odhok towards institutions that have failed to perform their roles, calls for strategy review with stakeholders. It might sound harsh, but the truth must be spoken out to set us free, as the Bible puts it clear that salt that has lost[Read More…]
The Long Walk to Statehood: Resistances and Struggles From 1821-2011
By Albino Ayay Akol Dengdit The people of present-day South Sudan went through what I would call the darkest corridors of history in their quest for self-determination, freedom, and independence for close to two centuries. For over 190 years (1821–2011), Southern Sudanese endured immeasurable suffering meted out to them[Read More…]
TB Day: Technology accelerates TB detection in South Sudan
By Dominic Sam, UNDP Resident Representative Thanks to Global Fund and its funders, in South Sudan, we are beginning to use an artificial intelligence to detect TB cases. Every March 24th, countries around the globe observe World Tuberculosis (TB) Day to raise awareness and recognize achievements in TB prevention[Read More…]
Prof. John Akec and Prof. Samani outguess other VCs
From the time of its inception to when it began admitting students, the University of Juba had three Vice Chancellors. Prof. Mohamed Obeid El Mubarak was appointed by H.E Jafaar Nimeri, the then President of Sudan as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Juba but was surprisingly relieved the[Read More…]
Unusual hot weather; a sign of climate change arrival
All along, South Sudanese thought climate change discriminates. Climate change does not discriminate. It affects all the continents equally. It affects the Whites the same way it affects the Blacks. It affects the developed countries the same way it affects the developing and underdeveloped countries. It affects the superpower countries[Read More…]
There are days when nothing works
In this life, there are times when it becomes truly hard to justify the existence of God in our lives. For most people, God truly exists but is too busy to attend to our needs. But I come against all these assumptions. God is kind and whatever circumstances may be;[Read More…]
Hunger or heatwave? Which one to first deal with?
When two or more disasters hit people at ago, the result is always catastrophic. When something is being described as “catastrophic”, it has a profound effect of great significance. With the chronic hunger, people have starved beyond starvation. You do not need to tell people to undress so that you[Read More…]
At one point, life will greet you with its left hand
You don’t have an idea what happens tomorrow. It could be teary; it could also joy but nothing prepares you for that. No wonder, life is a journey from nothing to nothing. It all depends on how you see things. Sometimes you just have to find meaning in those difficult[Read More…]
But should we forget the obvious?
By Tr Nyak Lam What is obvious is what is absolute. And what is absolute is what is lawful. And what is lawful is what is just. And what is just is what is natural. And what is natural is what comes from God. And what comes from God[Read More…]
Just as the decree is read on state television (South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation) sacking top government officials from their positions, the decrees cannot indicate the reasons behind the removal of the officials from their seats. The same decree sometimes appoints successors immediately or it takes time. But also, the decree[Read More…]
END GRAVE VIOLATIONS OF SCHOOLCHILDREN IN NIGERIA
Kigali/Halifax, 11 March 2024 – The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security is deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation in northern Nigeria and condemns in the strongest terms the kidnapping of 287 students from a government school in Kaduna state on Thursday. This is the third incident of[Read More…]