By Gama Hassan Oscas The Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity in South Sudan needs to urgently prioritize the enactment of robust family laws to address the deeply ingrained injustice and bias against women perpetuated by historical customs and traditions. Under the current situation, women are subjected to customary courts[Read More…]
OpEd
To me, half of life has no name, you don’t handle that part. Have you heard of someone who loses his or her life on the eve of their graduation ceremony? What about couples who got involved in an accident on their way back from their wedding ceremony? Those are[Read More…]
All pedestrians in Juba of South Sudan have to rethink!
By Joseph Ring Lang The woes of the pedestrians in Juba emanate from the flaws in the implementation of traffic laws and regulations. The Laws and Regulations require motorists to move on the right side of the roads – which means the steering wheels should be on the left side[Read More…]
South Sudan’s overreliance on oil exports: A call for economic diversification
By Gama Hassan Oscas Introduction: South Sudan, as a young nation, faces numerous challenges on its path towards economic development and stability. One of the critical issues that need urgent attention is its heavy dependence on oil exports as its sole source of revenue. This overreliance not only leaves the[Read More…]
Don’t judge life, embrace it
There is no doubt, we don’t control almost 90 percent of life. You are here today, and it is a different news tomorrow. “Mr. Job is no more; he has died in an accident or Sister Mary has hit the jackpot. You have to be very careful when you are[Read More…]
Could it be that ‘too many cooks spoil the broth’ or what could it exactly be?
If it takes time for a country having five Vice Presidents and President to produce possible solutions to curb the economic crises and other well-being parameters such as peace implementation and humanitarian assistance to flood-affected victims, then it is considered as the competition of ideas and people who produce them,[Read More…]
Having an alcoholic husband or wife is a nightmare
By Esther Lohutuhureng Alcohol is a legal right in our country, South Sudan, provided that a person is not underage, yet some young people under 18 are also taking alcohol. However, the real challenge is that having an alcoholic husband is a nightmarish experience, believe it or not. Apart from[Read More…]
Addressing Stalemate and Division: The Need for an Independent and Vibrant Bar Association in South Sudan
By Gama Hassan Oscas In South Sudan, lawyers face the challenge of a stalemate and division within the bar association, which hinders its ability to effectively advocate for judicial reforms, shape the society, and contribute to good governance. This article explores the importance of addressing these issues and emphasizes the[Read More…]
How would I explain it if I die unsuccessful?
What happened? Who has talked to God to ignore me every time I pray? Who has managed to spoil my relationship with God? Who the hell is that? I never knew I would be hated that far. Wherever that person lives, may the thunder strike him/her into 15 pieces. Does[Read More…]
Why LGBTQI+ right (s) continues to face stiff opposition in Africa?
By Chol Peter Majoh Almost all African Countries are resistant to LGBTQI+ rights for a number of different reasons, including religion, tradition, and culture. Uganda, the leader among the anti-LGBTQI+ Countries, has recently strengthened her anti-LGBTQI+ law and pointed her finger at the West for enforcing the law. “The Ugandan[Read More…]
It is always the darkest before the dawn
Looking at the situation of South Sudan and Africa at large, the suffering of the people, pain, killings, hunger and abject poverty, one can never believe that anything good will ever come out of this crisis-ridden continent. And someone like me who is pressed down by the challenges of life[Read More…]
Homosexuality and Transgender Relationship Is Abnormal and Unbiblical
By Joseph Akim Gordon The lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender relationship is abnormal and unbiblical. God created humanity in his own image and likeness and created Adam and Eve, male and female, to multiply and fill the world. There is no mention of homosexuality or transgender people in the Bible.[Read More…]
A relationship guru once said, “throw a party for people around you, keep them in celebration mood, they will each unveil their hearts’ secrets, unfortunately, outgoing revenue boss heard his after timeout, resistance to change. As talked at the well-coming ceremony of the new boss of national tax collectors, introducing[Read More…]
Analyzing the Importance of Effective Electoral Laws in Ensuring Democratic Processes
By Gama Hassan Oscas Effective electoral laws play a pivotal role in shaping the democratic processes of a nation. They establish the rules and regulations governing elections, ensuring transparency, fairness, and inclusivity. By guaranteeing the rights of citizens to participate in the political system, effective electoral laws foster public trust[Read More…]
Building the skills that can Turn Conflicts into opportunities
By Joseph Akim Gordon Conflict is a normal part of any healthy relationship; after all, two people cannot be expected to agree on everything all the time. Learning how to deal with conflict rather than avoiding it is crucial. When conflict is mismanaged, it can cause great harm to a[Read More…]
A lot of things have gone wrong already
By Ngor Khot Garang In this world, there are many people who take advantage of life-threatening situations and no wonder, the world has completely changed, and it has come to be true that, what is truly hurting for me as a common man is extremely pleasurable for the other. This[Read More…]
Drink whatever the world brews for you
By Tong Akok Anei Mawien Naturally, we live in a natural setting; nature is a systematic setting or designed setting that is unchangeable and unaltered; no one can arrange or rearrange whatever will happen to him or her or whatever he or she will achieve; one has to be content[Read More…]
Making Thomases believe in you
The first doubting Thomas to deal with is yourself to eliminate that part in you which refuses to allow you accept yourself. By the time you accept yourself, you will have remained with 2-3 Thomases who believe by sight and touch like the original Thomas in the Bible. Accepting yourself[Read More…]
Owning a motor vehicle sets us class apart from peers in society. It provides freedom and movement, not to mention style and status but these also come with a big impact on the planet. Though vehicle pollutants harm our health and contain greenhouse gases that cause climate change. Burning gasoline[Read More…]
June 28 is for the Muslim faithful to gather and celebrate the happiness from God (Allah). Overcoming suffering and temptations during the tap times of economic crisis, that’s a great moment in Islamic religion It is a moment of forgiveness, repentance, prayers, reconciliation and sharing with the needy in Muslims’[Read More…]