By Agar Mayor Gai-Makoon The most important factor that Minister Bak Barnaba did not mention in his address about the forthcoming National Economic Conference (NEC) is corruption. It is a factor that most of our sitting government officials rarely talk about. But deep in their hearts, I am sure[Read More…]
Politics
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Exposing the flaws in the population estimation survey
Gama Hassan Oscas The unveiling of the South Sudan population estimation survey, which purports a total population of 12,444,017 individuals within the nation’s borders, has raised more than just eyebrows—it has ignited a blaze of criticism and skepticism. The report, spearheaded by Isaiah Chol Aruai, the chairperson of the National[Read More…]
“A scathing indictment: Juba’s prison system as a haven for injustice and inequality”
By Gama Hassan Oscas In a nation where justice is meant to be blind and impartial, the stark reality of Juba’s prison system presents a chilling contrast. This legal opinion piece delves into the deeply troubling phenomenon where the underprivileged and marginalized form the majority of Juba’s central prison inmates.[Read More…]
A letter to the unborn [II]
Dear future generations and unborn children, I hope all is well with you. It has been long since I last sent you the third of this letter. I have not been writing to you, not because I’m tired of writing. We are home and life is very hard here.[Read More…]
Building a Great Nation
By Akol Arop Akol GOVERNMENT: For a nation to become great, some things should be combined together in order to develop politically, economically and socially. Making a nation great, starts with the government which has leadership capacity to care for the people. That kind of a good leadership prioritizes the[Read More…]
A job done too late, incomplete
By Joseph Ring Lang For a number of days in the month of August 2023, in a period approximately three consecutive days (3), the traffic was logjam on Gudele Road in Juba. The cause of the logjam was an area which is roughly one (1) kilometer long – in the[Read More…]
The Fruits of True Spirituality: Unmasking Modern Fake Churches and Self-Proclaimed Prophets
By Gama Hassan Oscas In the realm of modern Christianity, a disconcerting trend has emerged, wherein self-proclaimed prophets and fake churches lay claim to divine authority through demonstrations of extraordinary gifts like speaking in tongues, casting out demons, healing the sick, and prophesying. However, it is crucial to understand that[Read More…]
I’m trying my best to become a founding uncle
I thought “uncle” was an English word only meaning a brother to one’s father or a brother to one’s mother; little did I know uncle is someone’s backup in anything he needs in life. The first time I began beginning to know the non-dictionary meaning of uncle was in 2012[Read More…]
An Open Letter to National Minister of Finance and Planning
By Khon Ajang Akol Dear Minister Dr Baranaba Bak Chol Subject: Addressing the Economic Crisis and Strengthening the South Sudanese Currency. I hope this letter finds you well as you assume your new role as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of South Sudan. I write to[Read More…]
Urgent need for tougher Legislation to combat public smoking in South Sudan
By Gama Hassan Oscas The alarming prevalence of public smoking in South Sudan has become a pressing concern that requires immediate action. Despite the global shift towards stricter smoking regulations and designated smoking areas, South Sudan lags behind in implementing effective measures to protect its citizens from the harmful[Read More…]
South Sudan at crossroads ahead of the 2024 elections
By Umba Peter Bosco Internalization of peace and security in the era of globalization is becoming increasingly important, although ambiguous. This phenomenon is exacerbated by the devastating Western hegemony which often has implications on local efforts to achieve community peace and security. Politicization of humanitarian and developmental interventions also creates[Read More…]
Living on almost nothing in a country of plenty
In the past fifty years, more than $1 trillion in development-related aid has been transferred from rich countries to Africa. This money came with many problems. The question is still the same, has this assistance improved the lives of Africans? From the top to the bottom, Africa has been[Read More…]
Is entrepreneurship hijacked from South Sudanese by foreigners?
By Angelo Kuach Aguer The best answer to this question is something I am challenging South Sudanese intellectual thinkers to provide. In doing so, any corporate, economic, or political thinker is hereby tasked with providing his or her answer and the rationale of his or her answer in an analytical[Read More…]
Commemorating the forgotten martyrs of Torit Uprising
By Gama Hassan Oscas In remembrance and honour of the foundational role of Torit uprising, in the liberation struggle of South Sudan. In the annals of history, certain moments stand as testaments to the indomitable spirit of a people in their quest for freedom and self-determination. The Torit Mutiny[Read More…]
A letter to the unborn
Little ones, I am a weak human. Not my fault. I didn’t choose this life. Maybe God was wrong or else he must have done it by mistake. Where did I go wrong? Always down. I am drowning in my own tears. Why? I feel like there is no need[Read More…]
Agriculture is South Sudan’s only path out of Poverty
Chol John Majok This country has come a long way, and despite what it has gone through, there is still a chance if we try. This is to say that agriculture is the only lifeboat that we can use to solve hunger and poverty as well. On the same note,[Read More…]
The Enigma of Vanishing Street Children in Juba: Unraveling Their Fate as They Mature
By Gama Hassan Oscas In the bustling capital city of Juba, South Sudan, an alarming and enduring phenomenon has perplexed and concerned both residents and observers alike – the overwhelming presence of street children. For years, Juba has been grappling with the issue of street children, and despite various initiatives[Read More…]
More soldiers are armed with axes than guns
After military training, soldiers would never be graduated if they are not armed with guns. However long it may take, they wait until the guns are brought. In the history of South Sudan, it was last year the soldiers graduated with sticks because the government had its hands tied on[Read More…]
Love Yields Reconciliation, Forgiveness and Peace
By Joseph Akim Gordon The power of love binds a man and woman together, allowing them to procreate children, be productive, and support their children and other relatives. Love creates sympathy and urges us to render support to those who are in need—the disabled, the poor, and the sick—and to[Read More…]
Elite Rule in South Sudan: A Critical Analysis of Government as a Social Contract
By Gama Hassan Oscas In any democratic society, the government is considered a social contract between the rulers and the ruled, where the citizens entrust certain powers to the government in exchange for the protection of their rights and welfare. However, in the case of South Sudan, the majority of[Read More…]