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…]
OpEd
The Long Walk to Statehood: Resistances and Struggles From 1821-2011
By Albino Ayay Akol Dengdit The people of present-day South Sudan went through what I would call the darkest corridors of history in their quest for self-determination, freedom, and independence for close to two centuries. For over 190 years (1821–2011), Southern Sudanese endured immeasurable suffering meted out to them[Read More…]
TB Day: Technology accelerates TB detection in South Sudan
By Dominic Sam, UNDP Resident Representative Thanks to Global Fund and its funders, in South Sudan, we are beginning to use an artificial intelligence to detect TB cases. Every March 24th, countries around the globe observe World Tuberculosis (TB) Day to raise awareness and recognize achievements in TB prevention[Read More…]
Prof. John Akec and Prof. Samani outguess other VCs
From the time of its inception to when it began admitting students, the University of Juba had three Vice Chancellors. Prof. Mohamed Obeid El Mubarak was appointed by H.E Jafaar Nimeri, the then President of Sudan as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Juba but was surprisingly relieved the[Read More…]
Unusual hot weather; a sign of climate change arrival
All along, South Sudanese thought climate change discriminates. Climate change does not discriminate. It affects all the continents equally. It affects the Whites the same way it affects the Blacks. It affects the developed countries the same way it affects the developing and underdeveloped countries. It affects the superpower countries[Read More…]
There are days when nothing works
In this life, there are times when it becomes truly hard to justify the existence of God in our lives. For most people, God truly exists but is too busy to attend to our needs. But I come against all these assumptions. God is kind and whatever circumstances may be;[Read More…]
Hunger or heatwave? Which one to first deal with?
When two or more disasters hit people at ago, the result is always catastrophic. When something is being described as “catastrophic”, it has a profound effect of great significance. With the chronic hunger, people have starved beyond starvation. You do not need to tell people to undress so that you[Read More…]
At one point, life will greet you with its left hand
You don’t have an idea what happens tomorrow. It could be teary; it could also joy but nothing prepares you for that. No wonder, life is a journey from nothing to nothing. It all depends on how you see things. Sometimes you just have to find meaning in those difficult[Read More…]
But should we forget the obvious?
By Tr Nyak Lam What is obvious is what is absolute. And what is absolute is what is lawful. And what is lawful is what is just. And what is just is what is natural. And what is natural is what comes from God. And what comes from God[Read More…]
Just as the decree is read on state television (South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation) sacking top government officials from their positions, the decrees cannot indicate the reasons behind the removal of the officials from their seats. The same decree sometimes appoints successors immediately or it takes time. But also, the decree[Read More…]
END GRAVE VIOLATIONS OF SCHOOLCHILDREN IN NIGERIA
Kigali/Halifax, 11 March 2024 – The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security is deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation in northern Nigeria and condemns in the strongest terms the kidnapping of 287 students from a government school in Kaduna state on Thursday. This is the third incident of[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…]
At one point, life will greet you with its left-hand
You don’t have an idea what happens tomorrow. It could be teary; it could also be joy, but nothing prepares you for that. No wonder, life is a journey from nothing to nothing. It all depends on how you see things. Sometimes you just have to find meaning in those[Read More…]
The Ministry of Finance has become a tot of wine
A tot is a measure of spirits, especially rum. Not every type of alcohol is served with a tot. There is that specific type which is served with a tot. That type of alcohol served with a tot is more ethanolic in comparison to the rest. When alcoholics gather around[Read More…]
Revisiting our nationalism (part 2)
Article 9. (1) The Bill of Rights is a covenant among the people of South Sudan and between them and their government at every level and a commitment to respect and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms enshrined in this Constitution; it is the cornerstone of social justice, equality, and[Read More…]
One tree makes a forest. Why should one person not make a multitude?
There are trees everywhere but because such trees are individual, they do not make a forest. According to an encyclopedia, a forest is a dense collection of trees covering a relatively large area. A forest does not just pop up one day, it forms itself with time. It begins with[Read More…]
Revisiting our nationalism (Part 1)
By John Simon Yokwe Keri Nationalism and patriotism are both qualities that put national interests and objectives ahead of all other interests. Like a true religious believer, he or she believes in God and God’s existence, and that is the fundamental belief—never change. The person must believe in God’s[Read More…]
Public positions are rotational
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot Public positions should not be either permanent or long-lasting. They should be shareable, like public transport, which keeps passengers boarding one bus after another for as long as the distances and destinations require. When the president then decreed the appointment of the former Vice[Read More…]
Bridging divides, building futures: Transforming South Sudan’s labuor policy for youth empowerment
By Bek Dhuorjang Chol Introduction As the youngest country in the world, South Sudan faces a complex and challenging employment landscape. The economy is heavily reliant on oil revenues and marred with political and violent conflict, cases of corruption and mismanagement and a country being held hostage by a[Read More…]
South Sudan remains reliant on imported food, exposing its citizens to toxic substances. Last year, on May 15, 2023, 62 trucks were apprehended at the Nimule Border carrying toxic maize flour. This poses significant health risks, including diseases like cancer. The country’s inability to address severe hunger leaves it vulnerable[Read More…]