Parties must take seriously, the task accorded upon them by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, to determine the fate of the forthcoming elections. The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement Party Chairperson’s stand is a well-calculated check on critical decision-making strand, either float or drawn, of political parties in the country who aspire[Read More…]
Editorial
On Thursday, police in Lakes State reported that a 16-year-old girl committed suicide after allegedly having a dispute with her mother. The young life, cut short by her own hand, is a devastating loss that reflects deep-rooted issues within the society, especially in Lakes State, that can no longer be[Read More…]
Keeping aside the saying that “Africans believe by seeing”, considering proficient alerts on rainfall patterns helps in mitigating losses of lives and property. South Sudan was forewarned of Saturday-Sunday downpours with flash floods that destroyed houses and other property, but Juba residents paid little attention. According to the meteorological weather[Read More…]
Yes! all eyes, necks are craned to and expectant of the transitional government’s response to issues raised by holdout groups in Nairobi and its outcomes. For Peace, like Love, is illusive. It’s invisible, abodes anywhere but within the seeker. It’s never fought for but sought, pursued and unlike love that[Read More…]
The recent incident in Warrap State, where seven people tragically lost their lives due to suffocation in a container detention facility, is a disturbing event that demands immediate attention. It is a terrible violation of human rights. First and foremost, our heartfelt condolences go out to the families who have[Read More…]
In a move to address the rising issue of unnecessary conflicts in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), Chief Administrator Gola Boyoi Gola issued an administrative order banning age-set fights in the area The order aims to curb the destructive impact of such fights that normally result from age-group fighting.[Read More…]
Changing political affiliation has become more unpredictable like movement of currency from one’s hands; you give out today, comes back to tomorrow and vanishes the very moment. The bad trade in political defections is that these orchestrators will be the first to seek a handshake with the leader of a[Read More…]
The great Bible orator, Jesus Christ once hinted to his disciples a parable about a farmer who sowed good seed in his garden but at night, the devil added weeds too. In analogy, government constructs roads for development purposes but there are those intrinsic to frustrate such efforts by inflaming[Read More…]
As we mourn Agnes Waron, who died in a land dispute at Hai-Mauna, her brutal murder epitomizes the cruelty, bereaved families face after demise of a man. Government must protect widows, widowers and orphans against monster relatives who mercilessly loot bereaved families bare of property, robbing them of their rights[Read More…]
August House short of commitment
At a critical moment when citizens expected the parliament to concentrate on serious matters, the August House closed for recess, leaving the nation at stake. Over three months as the country runs enflamed of inflation, citizens choking of unbearable commodity prices, the Assembly opens only to close due to an[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…]
Monday, March 18, 2024, dawned with swearing-in of Hon. Awow Chuang Deng as new minister of finance and planning, but above all, he needs peace of mind, to execute roles bestowed by the head of the state. As the 15th Minister in the chronology, since the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA)[Read More…]
Women’s participation in politics is essential for the advancement of democratic societies. When women assume political leadership roles, they bring diverse viewpoints and experiences to the table, resulting in more informed decision-making. Women’s political engagement leads to more inclusive policies, policies that address the needs of the entire population and[Read More…]
Songs sung, poems recited, opinion letters published, talk shows and conferences held yet the economy keeps dwindling, who can salvage the situation? At precarious point, many direct fingers at the government, yet the solution takes democratic angle of the majority, in this case, it is you, the choice of the[Read More…]
To onlookers, it’s not the powers that be, but those seeking political cakes, who frequently push for changes in positions, curtailing growth, out of inconsistence. Unless a measure is devised to harmonize political ill-talking out of misconceptions, those in office will continue to be insecure, unstable and nursing heart attacks.[Read More…]
Under the prevailing circumstances, it’s odd, if not absurd for an institution of any setting to hesitate in elections which will determine the future of the nation. South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA), an umbrella of political parties, a signatory to the 2018 revitalized peace agreement, is not extraordinary to sway[Read More…]
Sunday night incident where fire broke out at Giada army barrack ammunition depot is an earlier warning indicator for reorganization and establishment of military installation away from the civil population. Civilians who have settled around Giada military barracks should not wait for somebody to come and inform them but just[Read More…]
The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has released its seasonal forecast for March to May 2024, revealing a higher probability of wetter conditions in the Greater Horn of Africa. South Sudan and other neighbouring countries such as Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, and north-western Tanzania are expected[Read More…]
The call by some artists for unity among themselves to pacify the country’s message through music for election, is apt. There has been massive misuse of social media by a number of artists for bickering over who is who in the country yet such practices are detrimental to all. First,[Read More…]