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…]

  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…]

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…]

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…]

  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…]

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…]

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 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…]

  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…]