As the country prepares for the December 2026 general elections, attention is increasingly turning to political campaigns, rallies, voter registration, and candidate selection. But beneath these political activities lies a basic issue that could determine how effectively candidates and communities connect. For many people in rural areas, reaching a county[Read More…]
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NATION TALK: Government must protect properties and lives of civilians
As South Sudan navigates the transition period of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), public anxiety regarding national security and political stability is reaching a critical point. Across towns and communities, citizens are voicing legitimate fears that the dissolution of the Revitalised Transitional[Read More…]
Op-Ed: How South Sudan is defined by its resilience, not problems
Writer: Catherine Lunkuse – lunkusecathy@gmail.com Before I came to South Sudan, I had heard many stories about the country. I heard about conflict. I heard about poverty, displacement, insecurity, political uncertainty, and economic hardship. I heard about a young nation struggling to find its footing after years of turmoil. From[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Let the prayer for peace guide South Sudan toward the ballot
Yesterday, South Sudan joined a national prayer for peace, bringing citizens and leaders together in a shared appeal for stability, unity, and a better future. As the country prepares for general elections scheduled for December 22, 2026, the message of such a prayer should extend beyond places of worship. It[Read More…]
NATION TALK: What comes to your mind when you steal from the church?
This question deserves serious reflection, especially amid growing concerns about theft in some churches. A church is not simply a building. For millions of believers, it is a place of worship, prayer, fellowship, and hope. People gather there to seek God, support one another, and give what they can to[Read More…]
Op-Ed: Empowering the black community: an African renaissance for global economic participation
The time has come for a new African Renaissance, one driven not only by political independence but also by economic empowerment, education, innovation, technology, ownership, and participation in the global marketplace. For generations, African societies have often remained consumers of products, technologies, and financial systems developed elsewhere. Today, our challenge[Read More…]
NATION TALK: We must take up agriculture with government support
Our nation has been blessed with fertile land, abundant water, and a favourable climate. These natural resources give us a great opportunity to feed ourselves and build a stronger economy. However, despite this potential, many families still struggle with food shortages and poverty. It is time for all South Sudanese[Read More…]
OpEd: Oil pollution must be tackled in South Sudan
Writer: Ajak John Ateng The recent incident in which a woman reportedly fell into a hazardous oil-waste pond in Rubkona, Unity State, should not be treated as an isolated accident. It is a warning about a much larger environmental problem facing South Sudan’s oil-producing communities. For families in oil-producing areas,[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Skills training can give youth a future
The training of 83 young people in plumbing and tailoring by the DMI Sisters in collaboration with the Strome Foundation is an initiative that deserves attention and encouragement. The program has equipped 53 women and 30 men with practical skills that can help them pursue livelihoods, support their families, and[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Government should strengthen preparedness for El Niño and climate change
South Sudan is facing increasing climate-related challenges that require stronger preparedness, planning, and coordinated action from the government and other stakeholders. The country remains highly vulnerable to floods, droughts, extreme rainfall, and other climate hazards that continue to threaten communities, livelihoods, and development. Climate change is no longer a distant[Read More…]
OPINION: There is a need for political coexistence, inclusion and an open space in South Sudan
South Sudan stands at an important political crossroads. As the country prepares for the next phase of its political transition and the anticipated national electoral process, the quality of the political environment will be as important as the conduct of the elections themselves. A democratic society cannot be built through[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Education must not become a casualty of the election calendar
The cabinet’s endorsement of an adjustment to the national education calendar to allow candidates sitting for the national primary and secondary school examinations to complete them in November, ahead of the December 2026 general elections, deserves careful consideration and public support. For thousands of South Sudanese learners, national examinations are[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Reliable power is essential for South Sudan’s economic growth
The power shutdown experienced by businesses yesterday should not be treated as an ordinary inconvenience. It is a serious reminder of how unreliable electricity continues to affect productivity, investment, and economic growth in South Sudan. For many businesses, electricity is not a luxury. It is an essential part of daily[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Citizens must protect the environment as climate change intensifies
South Sudan is blessed with vast natural resources, forests, wetlands, rivers, wildlife, and fertile land. These resources support millions of people through farming, livestock keeping, fishing, and other livelihoods. However, these natural assets are increasingly under pressure from human activities and changing weather patterns. Climate change is already affecting communities[Read More…]
OPINION: A call for practical and sustainable action to address drought in South Sudan
Writer: Mogga Charles Guya I call upon the government of the Republic of South Sudan, humanitarian organisations, development partners, communities, and other stakeholders to urgently adopt practical and sustainable measures to address the increasing threat of drought, which continues to affect livelihoods, food security, livestock, agriculture, and economic activities in[Read More…]
OPINION: Is election a political will or the decision of the people of South Sudan?
Writer: John Simon Yokwe Keri Elections have been a story in South Sudanese lives. It has been since 2010 that, as Sudanese, we have elections for presidential candidates, Members of Parliament – National Assembly in Khartoum, Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly, Council of States, State Assemblies, and Governors. But elections themselves[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Secure Juba–Torit highway before insecurity silences trade
Torit highway is more than just a road connecting Central Equatoria and Eastern Equatoria States. It is a vital economic and social lifeline for thousands of people who depend on it to move between communities, transport goods, access public services, and maintain family and business ties. Yet growing insecurity along[Read More…]
OPINION: Words of Dr. John Garang De Mabior worth of action
In Juba downtown, opposite the Bari Cultural Center, there is a poor vendor who sells some things. I guess he does not make a lot of earnings on that road, but he always plays records of speeches by the unforgettable, desired leader of the SPLM/A, Dr. John Garang De Mabior,[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Stop roadside fines, stop roadside corruption
South Sudan needs strong institutions, but strong institutions aren’t built through laws and policies alone. They are built when those entrusted with enforcing the law do so fairly, transparently, and without using their positions for personal gain. The Traffic Police administration’s directive ordering officers to stop collecting fines directly from[Read More…]
OPINION: Drought is coming, South Sudan must prepare
Writer: Ajak John Ateng South Sudan needs to prepare now for a strengthening El Niño. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says the phenomenon is already firmly established and is expected to strengthen, with a near-certain chance of persisting through February 2027. For South Sudan, this should be a clear warning[Read More…]