As elections draw near, citizens are yearning for peace. They must be protected from all forms of atrocities, and instilling fear among the populace without tangible action makes little sense. Let’s start by addressing those who defect from the government to join the opposition; forming rebel groups is not a[Read More…]
OpEd
We are our own problem (3)
When your community member is appointed to hold a constitutional position, he is no longer your own. He is a nationalist serving the nation as a whole. We are always wrong to own constitutional postholders. As we own them, they work in favour of us. As they work in favour[Read More…]
Ways to conquer fear in your life
By Ustaz Mark Bang When you try to ignore your fear, it grows. When you face it, it shrinks. At the beginning of each New Year, many people consider making resolutions to change for the better. Of those who succeed in making resolutions, many fail. But many fail before they[Read More…]
Nation Talks
The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has initiated an assessment of teachers nationwide to enhance their performance. However, maintaining a well-qualified teaching workforce remains challenging due to the government’s inconsistent payment of civil servants over the years. Since gaining independence in 2011, South Sudan’s education system has undergone various[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Ebola is a life-threatening disease that can lead to death within moments, as it causes severe haemorrhaging throughout the body. In light of recent alerts from the National Ministry of Health regarding Ebola cases in neighboring Uganda, South Sudanese must take immediate precautions. Urgent measures must be implemented, including ensuring[Read More…]
Happiness doesn’t make you ignore social problems
By Ustaz Mark Bang There’s a stereotype about people seeking happiness—that all they care about is themselves. They look at the world through rose-colored glasses, and so they refuse to see suffering. If we want to motivate people to care about righting social wrongs, the thinking goes, then we must[Read More…]
Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) should be abolished in South Sudan
By Malek Arol Dhieu It is high time Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) should be abolished countrywide. Since its inception, ALP does not produce competent products. It produces scholars who remain semi-literate for the rest of their lives. They have low level of self-expression, reading, writing and office work, making[Read More…]
My life, my pride, and my everything
By Ustaz Mark Bang Life is full of reminders of what we lack. There is always someone who is more successful, more talented, more attractive, or more advanced in meeting milestones than we are. We encounter these people every day—in fact, they are often our friends, family members, and colleagues.[Read More…]
Whose children aren’t going to school in 2025?
The children of conditional parents! Some parents are very conditional as educating their children is concerned. They put ahead what they will get from their children if they educate them. If they conclude that they won’t get anything from their children, they will deny their responsibility of educating their children.[Read More…]
Nation Talks
South Sudan faces a severe hunger crisis, exacerbated by the declining value of its currency against the US dollar. This economic instability raises concerns about the government’s development plans and its ability to establish peace and stability. The current situation makes transitioning from humanitarian aid to development, particularly in agriculture,[Read More…]
Don’t kill a thief, but arrest: The path to justice and rehabilitation
By Joseph Kuot Thiik Reech In the realm of law and justice, the distinction between various crimes is paramount. While theft is a serious offense, it is crucial to recognize that a thief, unlike a murderer, should not face the ultimate penalty. This article explores the legal ramifications of[Read More…]
Every successful journey start from scratch
By Ustaz Mark Bang The world is clearly divided on the matter of running – some hate it, others love it. While some would do the harshest of deadlifts to dodge their trainer’s mandate to run on the treadmill, others would rather be running than doing anything else inside the[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Greater Equatoria region is experiencing severe violence due to unresolved issues surrounding cattle keepers in the area. The actions of armed cattle keepers are not representative of a credible nation. The recent incident in Magwi has led to displacement of people and loss of lives, instilling fear in Eastern Equatoria[Read More…]
Nation Talks
So far, more than five planes have crashed either during landing or takeoff. The issue here is that our government is not taking this matter seriously, leaving the citizens of South Sudan at great risk. Just last year, almost three planes crashed in Unity State. It is by God’s mercy[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Alarming reports of gun violence in this country continue to overshadow developmental activities of citizens across various states. It is disheartening to note that Jonglei State consistently ranks among the top ten states affected by gun violence, as highlighted in a recent report by the One Citizen Network for Democracy[Read More…]
Elections 2026, the Bigger Picture
By James Aniceto Batikayo Few days before the end of last year, 2024, precisely in December, Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Party Secretariat hurled crucial news through the media to the public. It was breaking news. Seemingly the ruling political party wishes to guard against further extension of elections scheduled[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Sadly, journalist Adil Faris, a former director at the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), has been missing since Thursday, January 2025. Reports indicate that he may have been abducted by unknown gunmen. This act against a journalist is deeply concerning. Media outlets often face challenges when their reporters are denied[Read More…]
Nation Talks
As the country prepares for the general election in December 2026, political parties need to begin mobilizing across the nation. National Elections Commission NEC, should start the voter registration and voter education. The SPLM party, the SPLM-IO, and other parties should start the campaign process in all the ten States[Read More…]
You cannot control diarrhoea by closing the Butthole
When I see leaders of South Sudan addressing a problem, it kills me with laughter. They abandon the problem and shoot its shadow. They do not completely know how to put an absolute end to a problem. When a problem arises, it is always good to find its root cause.[Read More…]
Nation Talks
The economic situation in South Sudan is severely affecting the poor. Citizens are crying out in the streets of Juba, expressing their frustration with the leadership’s inability to address the economic crisis. Many believe there is a lack of competent economists in the country. The South Sudan economy is struggling[Read More…]