Violence does not guarantee any peace. The government and the opposition fought in 2013. They thought peace would come through fighting. But did it? Many innocent lives were lost. It was until the leaders thought of cease fire that they had a chance to talk about peace. With that they[Read More…]

By Nyariay Kic   A story is told of a hustling single mother and a son. One normal evening, at the neighborhood’s playground, the seven-year-old son, along with his friends, was cycling. As dusk approached, this son took off with one of his friend’s bicycles. The next morning his mother[Read More…]

Humans are likely to disagree with each other in their social interactions, which include families, communities, and corporations, including national political systems. The reactions people have to crises will determine whether a family or a community becomes more united or split apart. Cin Tok ace rot ye Mang, a Dinka[Read More…]

Subject: A REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF VISA REVOCATION FOR SOUTH SUDANESE NATIONALS Dear President Trump, I hope this letter finds you well. It’s with profound pleasure and privilege that I am respectfully writing to express my deep concern regarding the recent decision by the US government under your able leadership[Read More…]

By Gabriel Patrick Lagu As difficult as it is to accept one’s shortcomings in this generation, for a century of merciless assassins, the blood of the innocent unborn is always being shed as a daily routine. The blood spills lament scrolls of distress and uncertainties. Such a dirty century; where[Read More…]

By Theem Isaac Machar Akot   When common sense replaces the constitution, a nation struggles with lawful governance. Besides, a lot of rights are lost, while a loss of one right leads to the loss of hundreds of rights. South Sudanese should be aware of this. he cause of the[Read More…]

The media sector of South Sudan exists in a state of weakness which corresponds to the country’s overall political and social challenges. The combination of poor media literacy skills and political interference together with social splits creates an environment where false information and hate speech can easily spread. The need[Read More…]

Each day pushes history creators away. As we speak, the corpse of Lt. Gen. Daniel Ayual Makoi is lying in the mortuary. The only enemy who has defeated Gen. Daniel Ayual Makoi is death, but he has resisted it for a long. Even diabetes itself now knows it has fought[Read More…]

There lived a certain madman. The madman had a usual song; Do good; do to yourself. Do bad; do to yourself. He used to sing it with school children. He could go to schools and dance and sing with them. Every child loved him. The children could not be happy[Read More…]

By Matik Kueth A pervasive misconception exists regarding the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), often erroneously viewed as primarily a Dinka military force. This misrepresentation not only undermines the integrity of the national army but also perpetuates divisiveness among South Sudanese citizens. The SSPDF is recognized national army, made[Read More…]

On the morning of Monday, March 31st, 2025, while scrolling through my Facebook feed, a video of Kenyan President William Ruto touring his farm caught my attention. I paused to watch and listen as he drove a modern tractor alongside his wife and a presidential aide. In his remarks, he[Read More…]

In a society where young people have accepted the challenge to be change-makers, sustainability is always certain. Young people are an energetic group of people with the potential to bring change. Yes, a society may function, but if that function is not meaningful, it is as if it is not[Read More…]

Dear Radisson Blu Management, I write this message as both a South Sudanese citizen and a journalist who is a committed country development advocate. The recent message from your hotel management about security advisory and workforce reduction has created widespread unease because such declarations issued by a worldwide five-star well-known[Read More…]

By Theem Isaac Machar Akot History has already obtained the most dangerous figures who will never be forgiven due to their atrocities committed. I am worried not about the currently appalling situation of this country. Because we have been undergoing extreme agonies for almost three centuries, which makes these very[Read More…]

Peace and war are great enemies of all times. When peace exists, war tries its very best to overthrow it and the reverse is true. Peace builds people while war consumes them which is why people prefer peace to war. When South Sudan broke into war in 2013 and 2016,[Read More…]

By Majak Kuany Alier In a world filled with noise, few take the time to truly listen. Yet, listening is one of the most powerful skills in nurturing understanding, connection, and meaningful dialogue. That is the essence of Listening Ear. It is a column dedicated to thoughtful reflections on social,[Read More…]

Dear Dr. John Garang de Mabior, may you receive Gen. David Majur Dak and seat him on your right-hand side. If it is true that there is life after death, then meet with Gen. David Majur Dak and receive a full report of what is happening in South Sudan from[Read More…]

What if South Sudan returns to war? Many are going through sleepless nights just because they have seen South Sudan is returning to war. Some have already left the country for exile. They have evacuated their children and everything that belongs to them. Others are on their way leaving the[Read More…]

Looking at communal conflicts and wars in South Sudan, one would find that tribalism plays a key role in their causation. As an end is being put to wars through the Revitalised Peace Agreement, what does the agreement say about tribalism? If the agreement goes silent about tribalism, it would[Read More…]

Once upon a time, there lived a man of God. The man of God had a lovely donkey. The man was known of being close to God. He used to bring blesses or curses to people as God instructed. He had gained the respect of the kings surrounding him. One[Read More…]