By Isaac Chol There’s a strange quietness in Juba this week. Not the calm kind — it’s the kind of silence that sits in your chest, making you wonder if you’ve forgotten something important. It lately happens every year around this time. The Secondhand clothes “Aly-wara” vendors at Konyo-Konyo[Read More…]
Politics
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The vital interconnection between social well-being and environmental health
By Garang Garang Adim The foundation of any thriving society lies in the well-being of its people and the health of its environment. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), social well-being refers to the overall health, happiness, and quality of life experienced by individuals and communities, shaped by[Read More…]
Two men who fought cancer with smiling faces
There are moments in life that leave you different. Not just emotionally deflated but completely changed. Your viewpoint changes, your heart softens, and suddenly, the things you used to worry about feel so small. One of those moments happened to me in 2023, in a hospital room in Egypt. That[Read More…]
The Forgotten Promise: A Letter to the Conscience of a Nation
By Isaac Chol Aguer There are mornings when a nation ought to look itself in the mirror and ask: What have we allowed ourselves to become? This Monday is one of them. In the past seven days alone, South Sudan witnessed tragedies that should shake any heart still capable[Read More…]
Matured loved; young ignored
Call people to help you dig your garden, they will turn it down. But call them to share with them the fruits of your garden; they will all come in less than a second. Many will eat with you when they can’t cook with you. Many will want to employ[Read More…]
How the paradise caught fire: Lessons from California inferno
In our imagination or in biblical terms, paradise is supposed to be a place of absolute comfort where suffering is nonexistent, a sanctuary far above the reach of sorrow and destruction for that matter. But on earth, even paradise burns. Take your time to think about it. It humbles a[Read More…]
How far will ants travel in search of food?
To be an ant is to carry the whole weight of survival in a body no bigger than a grain of rice. It is to live in a world where your existence is unnoticed by many, but your labor holds together the life of a colony. Ants are small, so[Read More…]
When the stumbles of others become our only entertainment; Triviality in South Sudan Digital Space
By Isaac Chol Aguer Building on the discussion of digital platforms misused for hate speech, this article explores a darker corner of online culture. In a country worn down by exhaustion, where life feels suffocatingly narrow, people now hunt for anything to amuse themselves—even if it means laughing at someone[Read More…]
The Digital Mob: How Hate Speech is tearing South Sudanese apart, Online
By Isaac Chol Aguer “The internet gives voice to the voiceless — and unfortunately, also to the brainless.” Last week on 18th June the world marks the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, the United Nations warns that biased algorithms and digital platforms are breeding grounds for toxic content and[Read More…]
Open Letter to Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, the governor Central Equatoria State
Garang Garang Adim Dear Governor Mujung, I am writing to extend my sincere congratulations on your appointment as governor of Central Equatoria State. This position presents a unique opportunity to shape the trajectory of sustainable development within the state, particularly in addressing one of the most pressing environmental challenges:[Read More…]
Live in the moment and be happy through it: Lessons from Air India crash
On June 12, a plane took off from India, with more than 200 people who were about to make a new beginning in London but unfortunately, none of them knew that it would be their final flight. The plane never made it. It crashed within 30 seconds. How sad. Just[Read More…]
South Sudan doesn’t wait for the idle: Who runs this country bow?
By Isaac Chol Aguer Since the earliest days of South Sudan’s independence, the principle of state sovereignty and institutional continuity has always stood above personal ambitions. Every constitutional document and political accord signed under the banner of national interest affirms this. And yet, in the middle of a fabricated[Read More…]
Rickshaws to luxury rides: A rainy-day lesson for the Honorable House
By Isaac Chol Aguer In a country where some cross puddles without their shoes getting wet, while others stack errands like unpaid debts, came the unusual sight of Hon. Bataria Minror arriving at the gates of the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly in a modest Rickshaw, a black plastic bag[Read More…]
If you can apply
We are an international organization. We give quality services to humanity. We are based in all corners of the world. We solve financial problems, physical problems, social problems, mental problems and spiritual problems. Don’t hesitate to apply. We are looking for a time keeper. We are employing this person to[Read More…]
The Forgotten Children: Reflections on the International Day of the African Child
By Isaac Chol Aguer Once upon a time, someone wise said, “The real monsters are those walking beside you, hiding behind ties and polished shoes.” And today, on the International Day of the African Child, I cannot help but feel that our monsters have learned to dress well, deliver[Read More…]
Broken hearts and empty wallets: The dark reality of online love scam
By Cheng De Mangar Chagau In an era where romance begins with a “like” and love is only a message away; young people are falling prey to a dangerous digital trap—online love scams. Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, and Twitter were designed to connect us, to bring[Read More…]
Enough of Cash Hassles: It’s time for South Sudan to embrace digital payments
By Isaac Chol Aguer In a country where the value of money shrinks by the day and the economy limps on cash transactions, it no longer makes sense to depend on physical money. People in South Sudan today carry sacks of banknotes just to buy a quarter kilogram of sugar.[Read More…]
A timely step: South Sudan aligns with East Africa on cybersecurity
By Isaac Aguer In a long-overdue but welcome development, South Sudan has officially joined the Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) under the East African Communications Organization (EACO). This marks a pivotal milestone for our nation’s cybersecurity efforts and positions us alongside regional neighbors working to create a safer digital environment.[Read More…]
You are the rarest masterpiece
Others focus on educating themselves. You focus on educating others. You want others to get the education you have. You would like to see South Sudan embracing the value of education. You want to liberate your people from illiteracy; not the simple illiteracy which means someone has not gone to[Read More…]
The Silent Enemy: How Social Media Is Destroying Human Relationships
By Cheng De Mangar Chagau In today’s rapidly evolving digital era, social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter (now X), Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok have become powerful forces that shape our daily lives. While these platforms were initially created to connect people across distances, they have slowly taken a grip[Read More…]