Sometimes it is good to see a glass as already broken into a million pieces. And problems, they are endless. One problem leads to another, and yet another, until at some point, you become incredibly sorry for yourself. You will never understand what you have done to deserve this hefty[Read More…]

By Joseph Akim Gordon A cooperative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their mutual economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned and democratically controlled enterprise organized and operated on cooperative principles. An agricultural cooperative is a cooperative that produces, processes, or markets[Read More…]

By Akot Akot Kuot Majok It’s not an individual intention to live in poverty, the reality is that substantial growth is needed if people in poor countries should have a chance to leave poverty behind. I believe that if we do not express very clearly that economic growth is needed,[Read More…]

By Chol Peter Majoh There’s no rest in this life under the sun. If there’s any rest, I think that’s death. From birth to death, life is toilsome. It’s routinely about putting food on the table, paying school fees, clothing, sheltering, public service, and others. But those who have not[Read More…]

For a good number of years now, a lot of money has been pumped into Africa but despite the billions of dollars and thousands of aid workers, the situation in Africa has gotten worse than ever before. The level of poverty has reached its highest peak.  African leaders too, have[Read More…]

Politicians are like children. Children cry and when they are given what they cry for, they can laugh when tears are still flowing down their cheeks. I swear, the politicians of South Sudan are destroying politics completely. They play it as if they are playing. When a politician is appointed[Read More…]

Sometimes the game can be really tough and before we understand why it is tough, it even gets tougher. People all over the world have something that they want to understand about this life. Why are things always hard and why does it get harder even when we are so[Read More…]

  By Agar Mayor Gai-Makoon   Encourage youth to try to discover who they are, not to try to fit in—Kishore Bansal Youth association is the theatre; politics is the play. Our youth are completely controlled by politicians through youth associations. And for this reason, associations have become avenues of[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas In the bustling city of Juba, South Sudan, a concerning and alarming trend has emerged in recent years – the rise of a group of young individuals, unruly juveniles branding themselves as “Niggers.” This group, composed mainly of disenchanted juveniles, has rapidly grown in size and[Read More…]

By Anna Akuch Maker In a world where the saying “Blood is thicker than water” once symbolized unbreakable family ties, the fabric of these bonds underwent a remarkable transformational decay. The belief that family stands as an unwavering pillar of support: irrespective of wealth or status, is being challenged by[Read More…]

    By Gama Hassan Oscas In the heart of Juba, a disturbing trend of lawlessness and recklessness has emerged among taxi drivers and tri-cyclists (commonly referred to as Racksher riders). This blatant disregard for traffic rules and the safety of fellow road users has plunged the city’s streets into[Read More…]

Gama Hassan Oscas In recent years, a contentious practice has emerged in Juba, South Sudan, where traditional chiefs from customary courts have been issuing arrest warrants that are subsequently endorsed by statutory courts and executed by the police. This trend has ignited a critical legal debate surrounding the legality of[Read More…]

There is no doubt; each one of us is waiting for something out of life. This could be a child, job, good health, right partner or a better life ahead. In every corner of this country, everyone is struggling to at least hit his or her dream. But sometimes God[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas In a world that strives for inclusivity and equal representation, South Sudan’s commitment to gender equality in leadership remains a shattered dream. Despite trumpeting their intent to increase women’s presence in decision-making positions from a feeble 25% to a seemingly bolder 35%, the government’s actions—or rather,[Read More…]

Writing has helped me realize that a shrewder version of myself is accessible when I need that person the most. Problems too can reveal the real person in you if you need him or her the most. You can best remember the time when you were told that mom was[Read More…]

Something must be wrong with human beings. I do not know whether or not scholars who have studied human beings are aware of it. Most people, if not all, have rudimentary ideas, but bringing them to life is easier said than done. But when one person succeeds in bringing his[Read More…]

By James Bilal Central Equatoria State, known for its bountiful natural forests and diverse ecosystems, is facing an alarming crisis that threatens its natural habitat. Yei and Morobo Counties, which lies within this plush expanse are witnessing the rapid and unsustainable cutting of trees, resulting in a devastating loss of[Read More…]

This continent has come a long way with a history soaked in blood. It has crossed rivers and climbed valleys. It is a story of people who preached for years with the gospel of self-hate. This history has been rewritten several times and given certain names. Africa as a continent[Read More…]

By Malek Arol Dhieu Chinua Achebe once said, when a hunter becomes a historian, history will always favour him. When you sit down with a mosquito and discuss how to eradicate malaria, what comes to your mind? What can you expect from mosquito? Of course, the eradication of malaria is[Read More…]