By Joseph Ring Lang Before approaching the subject of transition, let’s assess the state of our affairs so as to guide us to the correct answer. The Liberation Era 1983 – 2005 Outside Combat The Liberation era was characterized by the use of food as a weapon of war[Read More…]
OpEd
When I get money, my bank account would be students
Why would I marginalize money? Why would I put money in prison? Why would I put money in the bank where it will be so lonely? Why would I use my money for funding communal conflicts? Why would I use my money to pay an assassin to murder my own[Read More…]
An Open Letter to Speaker, Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba
By Agoku Christine Taban (Guest writer) South Sudan towns are awash with street children due to varied factors. As some are abandoned by their families, others become homeless on personal interests, and those robbed of parents by the ugly act of death. In other countries, street children get a home[Read More…]
By Agoku Christine Taban Many in leadership fail to achieve their goals due to fear of labeling and life threats by crafty cartels. The sly architects use blackmailing and cheap popularity as a ploy to ensnare and scare those opposed to their ill objectives. Many patriotic leaders conceive good developmental[Read More…]
Tragic Toll Continues: Yei Boda Boda Riders Face Ongoing Violence, Suppression
By James Bilal In a deeply concerning and distressing series of events, Greater Yei County has been marred by an escalating wave of violence targeting boda boda riders, leaving communities shaken and families devastated. As if these tragic situations were not enough, the authorities in Yei have also taken a[Read More…]
The Need for Regulation on the Use of Alarms in Juba City
Gama Hassan Oscas In the bustling city of Juba, South Sudan, a perplexing and concerning phenomenon has taken root – the unrestrained use of alarms by every official on the road. What was originally intended as a means to ensure safety and give priority to emergencies has devolved into[Read More…]
The Log in South Sudan’s Eye: Mediation Dilemma in Sudan’s Conflict
By Gama Hassan Oscas In a world marked by continuous conflicts and humanitarian crises, the Biblical verse from Matthew 7:3-5 holds a timeless truth that resonates even in the contemporary context of South Sudan’s efforts to mediate or resolve the ongoing conflict in Sudan. As the strife between the warring[Read More…]
Africa’s self-inflicted agony
The land of Africa is full of wealth and the resources we have could be more than enough to erect tall buildings, schools, roads and health centers but where this wealth goes still remains the hardest question of our day. Some say the money is plundered by some key[Read More…]
Whether a domesticated animal or a wild one, what matters is the service delivery
By Malek Arol Dhieu It is confusing to fight for the welfare of the civil servants. The same civil servants suffering are the same civil servants questioning the identity of someone trusted to give them services. What for? Even if the one trusted is a lion, but a lion of[Read More…]
Conflict Analysis Management and Resolution
By Joseph Akim Gordon Conflict analysis is a structured inquiry into the causes and potential direction of a conflict. It seeks to identify opportunities for managing or resolving disputes without recourse to violent action. It may include a variety of analytical methods, and so more information is gathered to[Read More…]
First time election for the Nation
By Esther Lohutuhureng According to Wikipedia, election is a formal group decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual or multiple individuals to hold public office. Elections may fill offices in the legislature, sometimes in the executive and judiciary, and for regional and local government. This process is[Read More…]
The Deceptive Veil of Modern Fake Churches: Beyond the Charismatic Mirage
By Gama Hassan Oscas In the realm of organized religion, modern fake churches have emerged as a concerning trend, often led by self-proclaimed prophets who boast of miraculous displays such as speaking in tongues, casting out demons, and healing the sick. These ostentatious manifestations are frequently taken as the ultimate[Read More…]
Would you do what Albert Fantrau did to Christiano Ronaldo?
Albert Fantrau and Cristiano Ronaldo were football players for a youth club. They outshone other players, and the news of their exceptionality spread like fire in summer grass. A football academy sent some sportsmen to bring them the good news that whoever scored more goals between them would be accepted[Read More…]
Why foreign aid is still hurting Africa
The record of Western aid to Africa in different forms has been and continues to be one of abysmal failures. It is in fact a non-militaristic way of keeping Africa down without realizing its potential in the absence of foreign crutches. We cannot be told that Africa is lame and that someone[Read More…]
The journey to effective public health leadership: Embracing self-awareness and emotional competence
By Anna Modong Alex Today, public health stands at a critical crossroads, requiring leaders with self-awareness and emotional competence to effectively pursue the agenda of preventing diseases, prolonging life, and promoting community health. Studies consistently demonstrate that effective leadership is a cornerstone of successful healthcare systems, improving organizational effectiveness[Read More…]
Why girls are victims of forced marriage even in the 21st century
By Steady Ayuen In the 21st century, girls are duped by risky forced marriages. Around 9% of the girls in South Sudan are married at the age of 15, while 52% get married at the age of 18. With these prevalence rates, one can tell that child marriage is, of[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Missing Tractors and Lingering Food Crisis: A Call for Accountability and Action
Gama Hassan Oscas In April 2015, the President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, initiated a landmark event where one thousand tractors were handed over to the states and two administrative areas of Abyei and Pibor. This ambitious move aimed to improve food security and boost the nation’s[Read More…]
The Journey to Effective Public Health Leadership: Embracing Self-Awareness and Emotional Competence
By Anna Modong Alex Today, public health stands at a critical crossroads, requiring leaders with self-awareness and emotional competence to effectively pursue the agenda of preventing diseases, prolonging life, and promoting community health. Studies consistently demonstrate that effective leadership is a cornerstone of successful healthcare systems, improving organizational effectiveness and[Read More…]
CAN THE NEW BROOM SWEEP CLEAN?
By Tong Akok Anei Mawien Though it is too early to make an inference and conclusion on the capabilities of the new broom, it is not also bad to put in some few key takeaways during this starting time of the new broom, though it tiptoed to our thinking as,[Read More…]