By Garang Garang Adim Every day, millions of plastic bottles are discarded without a second thought. Regardless of whether it’s after quenching our thirst with water, soda, juice, or any other beverage, many of us tend to toss the empty bottles carelessly onto the street, into parks, or into[Read More…]
Politics
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This country! This very country
Whether the sun is setting for the current regime or the regime members are fixing a supporting pole, it is unclear to conclude. There is a problem everywhere in South Sudan, but there is no one to provide the solution. Everyone, including those who claim to have divine powers in[Read More…]
The super wealthy versus the struggling populace [Part 2]
The apparently inexorable advance of the rich-get-richer economy has boiled down to this startling fact. Just 8 men control as much wealth as the poorest half of the world’s population, roughly 3.6 billion people. Source (CBS news) based on Oxfam’s global wealth inequality report and Fortune 2025 billionaires list, which[Read More…]
Lest you be littered
Visit many pit latrines in Juba. Many are filled full with littered bottles. When the water or juice in a bottle is drunk up, it is just littered anywhere. No one likes to carry an empty bottle. A bottle is useful because of what is in it. When it is[Read More…]
Beware the menace of plastic pollution
Garang Garang Adim A plastic bag crinkled in my grandmother’s hand, a silent testament to a life intertwined with the ubiquitous material. She used it to carry groceries, to line her compost bin, to wrap leftovers. It was practical, affordable, and readily available. But, the same bag, discarded carelessly,[Read More…]
Don’t make permanent decisions in temporary hardship
Benjamin Ajuong Machiek In life, we all face seasons of hardship—moments when everything feels heavy, confusing, and painful. These seasons come uninvited, shaking our peace and challenging our strength. But in those moments of pressure, we often make the mistake of making permanent decisions based on temporary situations. This[Read More…]
Protecting South Sudan’s rich biodiversity: Key takeaways from the 6th Global Conference on Biodiversity Finance
By Garang Garang Adim, Recently, South Sudan took a significant step on the global stage by participating in the 6th Global Conference on Biodiversity Finance in Santiago, Chile. Supported by UNDP South Sudan, the Ministry of Environment proudly represented our young nation amidst delegates from 133 countries. This event[Read More…]
No funds without reform: IMF denial highlights South Sudan’s accountability crisis.
By Kuir Mayen Kuir April 29, 2025, News reaching Juba once again dimmed hopes for economic recovery. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has denied South Sudan access to additional loans, citing persistent corruption, misuse of previous funds, and general noncompliance with financial governance frameworks. This recent rejection marks another[Read More…]
Crimes and Killings in Juba; Gov’t must take action
By Benjami Ajuong Machiek Malek The heart of South Sudan’s city Juba, is becoming a frightening place for its residents. Once a hopeful city, Juba is now experiencing alarming levels of crime, including what many are calling “silent killings.” This is a term used to describe the rise in[Read More…]
Cleaning Our Streets, Greening Our City: The Power of Plastic-Free Choices
By Garang Garang Adim Juba, a city pulsating with life and ambition, faces a silent threat lurking in its vibrant streets and bustling markets: plastic pollution. The colourful wrappers, discarded bottles, and fragmented bags that litter our surroundings are more than just unsightly debris. They represent a growing crisis,[Read More…]
Every dog has its day
It may look like you have conquered the world, but you have not. Even if you have conquered the world, you cannot conquer it forever. You conquer the world today, and someone else conquers it tomorrow. That is why it is advisable that when the world is under your conquest,[Read More…]
Legislation and Policy Advocacy for Animal Welfare in South Sudan
By Benjamin Ajuong Machiek Animal welfare has increasingly become an essential part of community development, particularly in regions where livelihoods are closely tied to agriculture and livestock. In South Sudan, a country facing profound socio-economic challenges, the issues of animal rights and welfare are invariably linked to broader developmental[Read More…]
The Papal Conclave
By Gabriel Patrick Lagu “Jorge Mario Bergoglio,” the Carmelengo shouted Pope Francis’ baptismal name the third time, then he announced to the world, “Sede Vacans” (“The throne is empty”). Meaning Pope Francis officially had been declared dead on the chilly morning after the Easter Sunday celebrations. Lots has taken[Read More…]
Let history not repeat itself
Do not mistake me. It is not a crime to talk to my parents. It is never a crime to tell my father to be decisiveness in taking decisions pertaining the welfare of our family. I’m an heir to whatever my father possesses. I will inherit all my father’s wealth,[Read More…]
Fostering Peace and Unity in South Sudan: A Call to Leadership
By Benjamin Ajuong Machiek In the world’s youngest nation, South Sudan, the quest for peace and unity continues to be a paramount challenge. Since gaining independence in 2011, the country has faced ethnic tensions, civil conflict, and political instability, which have resulted in immense suffering for its citizens. The[Read More…]
The silent crisis: Deforestation threatens our future
By Garang Garang Adim Look around you. Take a deep breath. The air you just inhaled, the water you drink, the food you eat – all are connected, in profound and often unseen ways, to the health of our forests. Yet, across the globe, a silent crisis is unfolding,[Read More…]
Hunger in South Sudan
By Benjamin Ajuong Machiek South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, is facing one of the worst hunger crises in its history. With millions of people struggling to find enough food each day, hunger has become a silent but deadly emergency threatening the lives of children, mothers, and entire communities[Read More…]
When is getting a job through CONNECTION coming to an end?
Could CONNECTION be a post-graduate course? Yes, it could be. CONNECTION has become a course to study after graduation from the university. It is a course in which its pursuance has an unspecified number of years. It is a course which is never found in any college. It is a[Read More…]
Caught in Harlotry but must remain a Wife
Harlotry kills like Covid. It burns like wild fire. It poisons like black mamba, the most poisonous snake in Africa. It destroys like major earthquake. It maddens like Marijuana. It breaks like diamond. It disconnects like fight over money. Its taste is sweeter than honey for a minute but bitter[Read More…]
Cultivating Prosperity: How Investing in Agriculture Builds a Stronger, Stable Nation
By Garang Garang Adim South Sudan, our young and hopeful nation, stands at a crucial crossroads. We are blessed with vast lands, fertile soils, and abundant water resources, yet, despite these natural gifts, many of our people still face hunger, poverty, and instability. The key to changing this reality lies[Read More…]