Sermon Title: God Is Our Refuge and Strength; His Help Is Always Available in Times of Trouble for His Chosen People in Beloved South Sudan Since Eternity Psalm 46:1–11 Dear brother and sister in our Lord Jesus Christ, Welcome to the fold of our living God, here in beloved South[Read More…]
OpEd
South Sudan’s continued delay in enacting a Family Law leaves women, men, and children in legal limbo. Though a draft Family Law Bill exists, it remains shelved awaiting review, debate, and the political will to move forward. This inaction has far-reaching consequences that cut across gender justice, child protection, and[Read More…]
The Transitional Constitution of South Sudan, 2011, grants the President, as head of state and government, sweeping executive powers to appoint and dismiss top officials. President Salva Kiir has frequently exercised this power to appoint and remove national ministers, advisors, governors, and other key figures within the executive branch. The[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…]
Forging Academic Qualification is crime punishable by Rule of Law
By: Joseph Akim Gordon The ownership of academic qualification is not a gift nor is obtained by mean of fraud or corruption, it is not a free gift, you must work hard to join the academic class, you need to pursue education levels from primary, secondary to university levels to[Read More…]
Women are the bedrock of South Sudan’s agricultural sector. They cultivate the land, feed families, and sustain communities. Yet, their invaluable contributions remain largely undervalued and severely under-supported. It is past time for the government to step up. We must empower women farmers, strengthen their cooperatives, and protect them from[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…]
To effectively pass your message to the audience through the media, one must think clearly before saying any word while facing the camera. This technique may seem obvious, yet the failure to apply it has placed many top officials and managers on lists of public embarrassment. Despite your skills and[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…]
South Sudan’s roads are the lifelines that connect the capital, Juba, to its states and counties. They facilitate the movement of goods, services, and people, underpinning the nation’s economic growth and social cohesion. Yet, despite their importance, many of these roads remain insecure and in disrepair, threatening commerce and everyday[Read More…]
The government must focus seriously on the border issues that are causing misunderstandings along the borderlines of our country. These conflicts need to be taken up seriously before they cause more harm to the South Sudanese community. Consider the recent incidents along the South Sudan-Uganda border, which have caused significant[Read More…]
The civil war of 2013 devastated lives, property, and homesteads. Many lost loved ones, and countless others were scattered, seeking refuge. The conflict spawned Internal Displaced Persons (IDPs) within the country and created a massive refugee crisis in neighboring nations (Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, DRC). The IDPs remain sheltered in[Read More…]
The Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS), signed in September 2018, was hailed as the only path to peace, built on negotiations and compromises addressing the interests of all warring parties. Its signatories are bound to the spirit and letter of[Read More…]
The commitment to education for girls and young women is not just a personal choice; it is the cornerstone of a stronger, more resilient community. Around the world, educated women drive progress, yet in South Sudan, we are constantly fighting an old, damaging battle. Our girls are being marginalized taken[Read More…]
Across Juba, the proliferation of unlicensed slaughter sites has become a silent public health crisis. These operations, often tucked within residential neighbourhoods, operate without oversight, using stagnant and contaminated water to wash carcasses. The result is a breeding ground for disease, threatening not only consumers but entire communities. This situation[Read More…]
The crisis gripping South Sudan today is not primarily one of bullets, but of empty plates. A vast majority of our citizens, even those who rely on aid, now suffer more acutely from hunger than from gun violence. The trauma of conflict has been replaced by the daily agony of[Read More…]
Dear President, I write to your esteemed office today, but as a concerned citizen who believes deeply in the promise of the Republic of South Sudan and in your role as its Head of State and Father of the Nation. My purpose is to respectfully deliver a crucial message concerning[Read More…]
The desperate suffering of millions of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across South Sudan is not a natural disaster; it is a direct consequence of chronic political instability and failed leadership. Our politicians continually choose disagreement over dialogue, leading to recurring crises they cannot—or will not—settle, ultimately shifting blame instead of[Read More…]
People should differentiate political parties from communities After the prominent figure from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) quit, it went viral on social media, with many expressing different views. The political figure who later declared his own party explained in a press statement why he left the party as[Read More…]
The South Sudan government must rescue the youth through the enterprise fund. Despite being clearly outlined in the peace agreement, little has been done to ensure that the enterprise fund gets started. The relevant institutions should kickstart the process and ensure that it is realized to rescue the bigger population,[Read More…]