By Ajak John Ateng Recurring floods along the Nile River have become a major environmental and humanitarian challenge in South Sudan. Variability in seasonal rainfall, increasing river discharge, and the low-lying floodplains of the Nile River basin frequently result in widespread inundation that displaces communities, damages infrastructure, destroys agricultural lands,[Read More…]
Politics
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Security concerns rise after Mugwo cattle raid
By James Innocent Residents of Longamere Boma in the Longajur area of Mugwo Payam, Yei River County have called for urgent intervention from authorities after suspected armed raiders stole 21 head of cattle this week. The raid occurred at about 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday when the attackers reportedly entered the[Read More…]
Peace and Stability Must Come First South Sudan once again finds itself at a crossroads as insecurity, political tension, and humanitarian concerns continue to challenge the country’s fragile transition. While leaders speak about elections and national development, the reality on the ground reminds us that peace and stability must remain[Read More…]
OPINION: Traditional and Modern Medicine: A Unified Path Toward Health for All South Sudanese
By: Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, Minister of Health – Republic of South Sudan The past and the present have always been intertwined, and nowhere is this more evident than in the evolution of our nation’s healthcare. For centuries, the people of South Sudan have relied on traditional healing—using herbs for[Read More…]
The continuing crisis in Akobo County has once again reminded the nation how fragile peace can be when tensions escalate and communities are forced to flee their homes. Recent developments have created fear and uncertainty among residents, leaving many families displaced and in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The South[Read More…]
SPLM apologizes for 2013 Conflict, Urges Citizens to Forgive
By Yiep Joseph The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has apologized for the political disputes in 2013 that escalated into violent conflict and called on citizens to forgive. Addressing SPLM members during the opening of a three-day expanded meeting in Central Equatoria, the party’s Secretary-General, Akol Paul Kordit, said the[Read More…]
Governor Suspends Aweil North Commissioner
By Hou Akot Hou The Commissioner of Aweil North County in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has been served with suspension letter following allegations that he sold a vehicle belonging to the county hospital. The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Charles Madut Akol, issued the suspension on Thursday[Read More…]
SPLM applauds Kiir for crackdown on corrupt officials
By Yiep Joseph Members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) have applauded President Salva Kiir Mayardit for what party leaders described as decisive action against corruption in South Sudan. Speaking during the opening of a three-day expanded meeting of SPLM members in Central Equatoria State, the party’s Secretary-General, Akol[Read More…]
Life in Juba has become increasingly difficult for ordinary citizens. Every day, families struggle to afford basic necessities such as food, water, transport, and rent. The rising cost of living in the capital is no longer just an economic issue; it is a national concern that requires urgent government attention.[Read More…]
Church Leaders should Strengthen Peace Efforts as Civilians Called to Return Home
As leaders continue to call on civilians to return to their respective homes following recent tensions, the role of church leaders in peace building has become more important than ever. In times of uncertainty and fear, religious institutions often stand as pillars of hope, unity, and reconciliation within communities. Across[Read More…]
South Sudan stands at a crossroads. Our Constitution promises equality, dignity, and protection for all citizens, yet women and girls continue to live under the shadow of violence, exclusion, and silence. Parliament cannot continue to delay the passage of laws that safeguard half of our population. Every day of inaction[Read More…]
Peace Begins with Us: Why Citizens Must Lead Stability Efforts in South Sudan
As South Sudan continues to navigate economic hardship, insecurity, and political uncertainty, many citizens place all responsibility for peace and development on the shoulders of political leaders. While leadership plays a crucial role, lasting stability cannot come from the top alone. It must begin with ordinary citizens who choose unity[Read More…]
Nile Basin: Egypt Slams Lone Country for Holding Regional Water Cooperation ‘Hostage’
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Diplomatic tensions flared at the 20th Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) anniversary in Juba as Egypt’s top water official accused a single member state of paralyzing regional progress, effectively holding the collective interests of over 250 million people hostage to a self-centered political agenda. The high-stakes summit,[Read More…]
Government Should Allocate More Budget to Education sector
Education is the foundation of every strong and prosperous nation. For a young country like South Sudan, investing more money in education is not a luxury it is a necessity. If the government truly wants development, peace, and economic growth, it must allocate a larger portion of the national budget[Read More…]
In the streets of Juba, too many orphaned children sleep under shop verandas, in unfinished buildings, and along busy roads. They wander through markets looking for food, protection, and hope. Exposed to hunger, disease, abuse, and exploitation, these children are fighting to survive instead of preparing for their future. This[Read More…]
It is time for the parties to act and ensure that free access to humanitarian agencies and workers is implemented. Despites several promises by both the government and the opposition respect the humanitarian agencies and their workers report of abuses continue to surface. As conflict persist in some part of[Read More…]
Only Accountability will make the current road project different from previous
The recent approval of USD 2 billion for roads infrastructure by the South Sudan Council of Ministers is a bold commitment to infrastructure development. For South Sudan, where inadequate road networks have long hindered trade, service delivery, and national integration, this investment carries immense promise. However, it remains unclear whether[Read More…]
A Call to Rescue South Sudan’s Economy
As economy struggle, there is need to put more efforts inform of action to get solution. Due to liquidity crisis, the most basic right to access one’s own money has been denied, Banks remain cashless, yet civil servants are paid through them. Teachers, doctors, and soldiers are left stranded, unable[Read More…]
Land Sales and the Rise of “Self-Made Chiefs” in Juba
In recent years, Juba and its outskirts have witnessed a troubling practice that continues to sow confusion and conflict. Groups of people from other counties and states arrive in large numbers, nominate their own chiefs locally referred to as Sultan and begin selling land. They often claim to work in[Read More…]
By Kiden Stela Mandela The suffering of South Sudanese citizens in the diaspora can be laid squarely at the feet of politicians who incite war yet remain unable to deliver peace. South Sudanese have been living in camps since 1983, when they fought to liberate themselves from a Sudanese regime[Read More…]