Life in Juba has become increasingly difficult for ordinary citizens. Every day, families struggle to afford basic necessities such as food, water, transport, and rent. The rising cost of living in the capital is no longer just an economic issue; it is a national concern that requires urgent government attention.[Read More…]
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Church Leaders should Strengthen Peace Efforts as Civilians Called to Return Home
As leaders continue to call on civilians to return to their respective homes following recent tensions, the role of church leaders in peace building has become more important than ever. In times of uncertainty and fear, religious institutions often stand as pillars of hope, unity, and reconciliation within communities. Across[Read More…]
South Sudan stands at a crossroads. Our Constitution promises equality, dignity, and protection for all citizens, yet women and girls continue to live under the shadow of violence, exclusion, and silence. Parliament cannot continue to delay the passage of laws that safeguard half of our population. Every day of inaction[Read More…]
Peace Begins with Us: Why Citizens Must Lead Stability Efforts in South Sudan
As South Sudan continues to navigate economic hardship, insecurity, and political uncertainty, many citizens place all responsibility for peace and development on the shoulders of political leaders. While leadership plays a crucial role, lasting stability cannot come from the top alone. It must begin with ordinary citizens who choose unity[Read More…]
Nile Basin: Egypt Slams Lone Country for Holding Regional Water Cooperation ‘Hostage’
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Diplomatic tensions flared at the 20th Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) anniversary in Juba as Egypt’s top water official accused a single member state of paralyzing regional progress, effectively holding the collective interests of over 250 million people hostage to a self-centered political agenda. The high-stakes summit,[Read More…]
Government Should Allocate More Budget to Education sector
Education is the foundation of every strong and prosperous nation. For a young country like South Sudan, investing more money in education is not a luxury it is a necessity. If the government truly wants development, peace, and economic growth, it must allocate a larger portion of the national budget[Read More…]
In the streets of Juba, too many orphaned children sleep under shop verandas, in unfinished buildings, and along busy roads. They wander through markets looking for food, protection, and hope. Exposed to hunger, disease, abuse, and exploitation, these children are fighting to survive instead of preparing for their future. This[Read More…]
It is time for the parties to act and ensure that free access to humanitarian agencies and workers is implemented. Despites several promises by both the government and the opposition respect the humanitarian agencies and their workers report of abuses continue to surface. As conflict persist in some part of[Read More…]
Only Accountability will make the current road project different from previous
The recent approval of USD 2 billion for roads infrastructure by the South Sudan Council of Ministers is a bold commitment to infrastructure development. For South Sudan, where inadequate road networks have long hindered trade, service delivery, and national integration, this investment carries immense promise. However, it remains unclear whether[Read More…]
A Call to Rescue South Sudan’s Economy
As economy struggle, there is need to put more efforts inform of action to get solution. Due to liquidity crisis, the most basic right to access one’s own money has been denied, Banks remain cashless, yet civil servants are paid through them. Teachers, doctors, and soldiers are left stranded, unable[Read More…]
Land Sales and the Rise of “Self-Made Chiefs” in Juba
In recent years, Juba and its outskirts have witnessed a troubling practice that continues to sow confusion and conflict. Groups of people from other counties and states arrive in large numbers, nominate their own chiefs locally referred to as Sultan and begin selling land. They often claim to work in[Read More…]
By Kiden Stela Mandela The suffering of South Sudanese citizens in the diaspora can be laid squarely at the feet of politicians who incite war yet remain unable to deliver peace. South Sudanese have been living in camps since 1983, when they fought to liberate themselves from a Sudanese regime[Read More…]
By Kiden Stela Mandela In no country is corruption in any form legalized. Governments worldwide have established legal instruments to deter, criminalize, and punish those who engage in it. Similarly, the government of South Sudan has legal frameworks and jurisdictions intended to combat corruption. However, the country lacks well-functioning institutions[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Budget Delay: A Constitutional Stress Test
South Sudan’s Transitional Constitution is unambiguous: the fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30 of the following year, and the nation must operate within an approved budget that has passed through all levels of review. Yet on February 3, 2026; barely four months before the fiscal year’s close,[Read More…]
Defections are the Deadliest Disease Facing Our Nation
Kiden Stela Mandela Political defection has become the order of the day in our country. It is increasingly clear that our continued cycle of violence is fueled by these constant shifts in loyalty. The wars that broke out between 2013 and 2016 were largely driven by power-sharing disputes among leaders;[Read More…]
Warring Parties Must Listen to the Calls for Cessation of Hostilities
Across our nation and beyond, the sound of guns has too often drowned out the voices of reason, dialogue, and humanity. Once again, warring parties are being asked to listen to the calls for a cessation of hostilities. This appeal is not coming from a single group or institution; it[Read More…]
Leaders Must Cease the Rhetoric That Incites Violence Against Civilians
Across the nation, the words of our leaders carry immense weight. When that speech becomes reckless, inflammatory, or deliberately divisive, it risks igniting a fire that civilians ultimately pay for with their lives, homes, and livelihoods. In a fragile society, careless rhetoric is not merely irresponsible it is a clear[Read More…]
Renewed Violence A Challenge to South Sudan’s Development
Renewed violence has been one of the greatest challenges facing South Sudan since its independence in 2011. Despite the country’s rich cultural diversity and abundant natural resources, repeated cycles of conflict have caused immense suffering for ordinary citizens. Today, it is essential to speak honestly about the causes of this[Read More…]
IT IS DIFFICULT TO STEAL IF THE BOSS IS A THIEF.
By Ustaz Mark Bang A “Feared” Leader is not a Leader. He may be in a supervisory role, but what he really is, is a “Target”. Subjects will try and try again to remove that which they “Fear”. They will never believe him, have confidence in him, or trust him.[Read More…]
SPLM Calls for Unity in Yei as Party Prepares for 2026 Elections
Story By James Innocent The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) on Thursday held a one-day symposium in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, calling on party members to strengthen unity and mobilize grassroots support ahead of the 2026 general elections. The symposium was officially opened by Emmanuel Taban Seme, the[Read More…]