By Malek Arol Dhieu 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[Read More…]
Commentary
*Strategic Challenges in Scholarship Programs Offered to South Sudanese*
By Engr. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol The government of South Sudan, with allied countries, offers scholarships to South Sudanese to study outside South Sudan every year. However, after finishing their studies, they return to Juba and remain unemployed, resulting in the government gaining nothing in the end. The mutual understanding[Read More…]
Can a Husband Be a Rapist?
By: Esther Aurelio Agira Rape is a form of sexual violence that involves sexual intercourse or penetration carried out without consent. It leaves survivors with deep psychological, physical, and emotional scars that often last a lifetime. Sexual violence has reached alarming levels in South Sudan, particularly in the town of[Read More…]
The Equality between Men and Women is Disputable
By: Joseph Akim Gordon In theory men and women are equal but, in many of our communities this is not applicable, we noted that many of our communities’ members regarded women as not equal to men in many aspects women or girls do not receive equal opportunities in the families,[Read More…]
Authored By Engr. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol Educated girls in South Sudan face numerous difficulties in getting married. Many educated men prefer to marry uneducated girls from their villages, especially those involved in cattle rearing. In communities like Gok, Agar, Yirol, Warrap’s communities, Unity’s communities, Bor, Twic, Munderi, Upper Nile’s[Read More…]
What is Gen Z?
Gen Z stands for Generation Zoomers which refers to people born approximately between 1997 and 2010. Generations are defined by the birth year ranges. These ranges are used for grouping cohorts of people with shared experiences. There existed other generations, such as the Silent Generation for those born between 1928[Read More…]
Disability Is Not in the Brain: Stop Judging People with Disability Because They Belong to God and May Be Wiser Than You.
In South Sudan, one thing that has always touched my heart is the deep love people have for their country. Despite the challenges — no regular salaries, limited resources, and the heavy weight of war memories — many South Sudanese still show their patriotism in powerful ways. They continue to[Read More…]
Disability Is Not in the Brain: Stop Judging People with Disability Because They Belong to God and May Be Wiser Than You.
In South Sudan, one thing that has always touched my heart is the deep love people have for their country. Despite the challenges — no regular salaries, limited resources, and the heavy weight of war memories — many South Sudanese still show their patriotism in powerful ways. They continue to[Read More…]
The aftermath of my life after this story in 2023
Its tittle was, “Think Big, Live Big.” Though you have read the story before, please read again. It has changed my life. Just before reading it, read my aftermath below. Many aftermaths are associated to negativities. But my aftermath, I need to testify is associated to positivity. I wrote the[Read More…]
Article Title: “Wake Up with Jesus Christ, Thank God, Believe and Trust to Find Grace” Sermon Title: “How to Speak with God? Through Prayer and Reading the Bible, He Speaks to Us Directly” Psalm 91:15–16 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ our Lord, welcome to the fold of our living[Read More…]
Unite for a Peaceful and Prosperous South Sudan
By Deng Chol South Sudan has endured years of division, conflict, and mistrust. Families live with uncertainty, communities struggle to rebuild, and hope for a better future is often delayed. The question is not whether peace and prosperity are needed they are but when will the people rise together to[Read More…]
Why I write about the human condition part {2}
For a long time now, Morgan Freeman has amazed me in his story of God. He begins this journey to discover the power of miracles and it has taken him to many places, India, Egypt, Ethiopia, Mexico, Rome and many places, talked with Buddhist monks, pastors and scientists to understand[Read More…]
The Unwavering Beacon: How the Comboni Missionaries Were a Great Hope in South Sudan’s Struggle
By Joseph Kenyi Samuel In the annals of South Sudan’s long and painful journey to nationhood, a story not just of politics and conflict but also of profound faith and resilience emerges. Throughout decades of armed liberation struggles, amidst the cacophony of war and the deep silence of suffering, one[Read More…]
Article Title (11): Rise from sleep with Jesus Christ, thank God, and in faith and trust you will find grace. Sermon Title: Goliath, the military commander, challenges Saul’s army—Israel, chosen by God
Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 17:24–58 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ our Lord, Welcome to the fold of our living God in beloved South Sudan. The God of our father Abraham, the God of our father Isaac, and the God of our father Jacob greets us this blessed morning with[Read More…]
The Pain of Losing Youth to Drugs, Communal and Political Conflicts in South Sudan
The SSNMC Vision for a Productive Youth-Led Future South Sudan, a nation born out of struggle and immense sacrifice, continues to face challenges that threaten the foundation of its future: its youth. Across towns, villages, and cities, the pain of losing young people not only to bullets but also to[Read More…]
THE FORGOTTEN CHILD ABUSE – Part Two
One hot afternoon, the chief assembled his subordinates for a secret meeting. He made sure he got the men who didn’t easily sell their mouths. Not everyone is trusted. Some can sell their mouths for a loaf of bread. Many did in the past. Many do it today. But there[Read More…]
Article Title (8): Rise from Sleep with Jesus Christ, Thank God, Believe and Trust to Find Grace
Sermon Title: The Supplications of Barren Hannah Before the Living God, Creator of Heaven, Earth, Sea, and All That Is Within—He Has No Partner Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 1:1–18 Dear brother and sister in our Lord Jesus Christ, Welcome to the fold of our living God in beloved South Sudan.[Read More…]
What ordinary people want and why politicians fear it
By Deng Chol In this country, the signs of deep struggle are everywhere. The economy is faltering, families are under pressure, and too many citizens live one meal away from hunger. Parents who only want the best for their children cannot afford to keep them in school. Hospitals, where lives[Read More…]
A Presidential Order Alone Won’t Protect South Sudanese from JEDCO’s Wrath
The recent presidential order to reduce electricity tariffs was welcomed by many across South Sudan, a country where high power costs have long burdened families and businesses. On the surface, the move seems to offer relief. But in South Sudan, even a good solution can create new problems. And this[Read More…]
THE FORGOTTEN CHILD ABUSE – Part One The world has many and many social and political organizations almost all fighting against child abuse. It is referable that child abuse is an evil act in the eye of the Creator. You can never form a local NGO against child abuse to[Read More…]