An SSPDF soldier named Simon wishes Christmas had never existed. He blames Christians for creating unnecessary month of celebration. He wishes he were Chinese to live from 1st January to 31st December without being asked by his wife and children for clothes for Christmas and New Year celebrations. Having received[Read More…]

Dubai’s transformation from a desert to a global real estate hub has been nothing short of hard work and giving people the life, they deserve now. From having the world’s tallest building to man-made islands in the shape of a world map, the U.A.E.’s most populous city has never shied[Read More…]

In life, I wonder a lot when things are not working out. Most times I feel like something has gone wrong somewhere in my life. Maybe God is no longer interested in my struggle. Maybe he doesn’t want to pick and fix my broken pieces. For others, it means something[Read More…]

By Malek Arol Dhieu   Albert Einstein says truth is what stands the test of experience. He is indeed more than right to crown truth with this truth. When you choose to be a truth-teller, you also choose to be hated for no reason other than telling the truth because[Read More…]

Africa as a continent has come a long way with a history drenched in blood. It has crossed rivers and climbed valleys. It is a story of a people preached for years with the gospel of self-hate, and deceit among other vices. This history has been rewritten several times and[Read More…]

By Deng Akoldit Ajuong There is a village man. He spent his whole life in the village, after cows. He is quite tall and strong in appearance. He is the village headman. In his village, young people are going to the township to study, when they come back from the[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas   In the realm of international human rights, the Maputo Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa stands as a beacon of hope and a strong commitment to the elimination of discrimination against women. This crucial[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas The Republic of South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, has undergone significant political and policy changes since its independence in 2011. One such change is the shift in land ownership rhetoric from “land belongs to the community” to “land belongs to the people.” This transition, which[Read More…]

In the journey of life, a person has to carry a bag of difficulties together. This is the law of nature, and no one can change it. Difficulties are the cornerstone of life, without difficulties human life cannot be built. That is how nature screwed us. Time and again, the[Read More…]

I have come to learn that saying your view of others or your view of the status quo is the hardest thing on earth. People know who they are, but when I tell them who exactly they are, it is as if I have caught a lion by the tail.[Read More…]

By Malek Arol Dhieu   When there is a 50-kg sack of flour at home, a man becomes too lazy to go out and look for more. It is only when his wife breaks the news of completion that he charges his commitment, goes out, and looks for another 50-kg[Read More…]

By Loro J. Mori   As South Sudan mourns the life of the fallen hero, it is important to remember his legacy. Bishop Paride Taban is widely recognized as a prominent figure in championing peace and reconciliation in South Sudan. Born in 1936, he dedicated his life to serving his[Read More…]

By Theem Isaac Machar Akot   The term dowry in layman’s language defines any material payment paid by a groom to the family of a bride. It may be in terms of cattle, monetary, or lawful forms of wealth recommended by a particular community. Payment of dowry varies from nation[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas In the realm of legal and human rights discourse, South Sudan has long stood as a case study in the challenges of enacting laws to protect human rights and prevent crimes. The nation, which gained independence in 2011, has faced numerous struggles and conflicts since its[Read More…]

By Theem Isaac Machar   South Sudan, a multilingual country with 64 tribes, has been divided into two groups: The Poor and the rich (oppressors and the oppressed). The oppressors control the government and promote totalitarianism, while the oppressed constitute a larger number living in extreme destitution. They have no[Read More…]

By Malek Arol Dhieu   The solutions we go and fetch from the European Union, United Nations, and other continental organizations are in Africa’s African Union. It looks so awkward for one to have his own umbrella, but he leaves it, goes, and lodges under the umbrella of the grandson[Read More…]

I am not well versed with the scriptures in the holy Book but all I know is that the biblical Jesus despite being the only and beloved son of the highest God, suffered more than anybody else could in this world but still went on to become a savior who[Read More…]

By Deng Akoldit Ajuong   There is this name coming up. This name is secretly used for leaks of exams. It is the name used by students or teachers in our present day. “Do you have machot”? It basically refers to the unauthorized release of examination papers before the scheduled[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas The recent decision by the South Sudan cabinet to declare that “land belongs to the people of South Sudan” has sent shockwaves across the nation, shaking the very foundations of land ownership rights. This seismic shift from the earlier constitutional provision that land belongs to the[Read More…]

Looking back now, it has been an elusive struggle for people’s rights. We bleed ink but most times, I write encouraging articles to give people hope. Some other times, I go beyond my limits and scratch my head when it gets tougher. But all of this is out of love[Read More…]