By Gama Hassan Oscas South Sudan, a nation emerging from a long and devastating conflict, faces numerous challenges as it strives to establish a stable and inclusive political system. In such circumstances, the effectiveness of electoral laws becomes paramount in shaping the democratic trajectory of the nation. This political opinion[Read More…]

By Tong Akok Anei Mawien Though the organization’s policies are geared towards its conventional objectives, formulated and structured to be followed in a certain way or manner, it is still not bad to think outside the box; it is still not bad to forge a thought or action that will[Read More…]

By Joseph Akim Gordon The world is full of ups and downs. At one moment you are in a leading position, and at a later moment you become the last. You should not be surprised if at one moment you are a wealthy person and the next day you become[Read More…]

 There is nothing like a positive sum-game. All shows up when the reality hits that every kind of person you meet leads two different lives. You have got friends who are too good to you but bad to other people. This is one person playing different games with the same[Read More…]

By Joseph Ring Lang My testimony speaks for itself This morning, during the rush hours, I came to the main road so as to board a mini public bus that transports passengers to the city center from Gudele 1. More than a week earlier, the Mayor of Juba town had[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas In a society that values fairness and justice, the role of judges and advocates is crucial in upholding the rule of law. However, it is essential to examine the potential consequences of blurring the boundaries between these two vital components of the legal system. This opinion[Read More…]

It nauseates the children of the rich to see us taking Bonga and Hiace buses for transport. For them, they say they delay to take off but they fail to realize that our destination and activity to do in where they are rushing to are the same. A few of[Read More…]

By Joseph Ring Lang The origin As the year 2022 comes to an end, one debate kept on haunting me. It was a debate that occurred between the SPLMS (SPLM-IG in the Government), SPLM-IO (in Opposition), and SPLM-FDs (Former detainees). It thus transpires that SPLM-IG made changes in the leadership[Read More…]

By Joseph Akim Gordon We are living in a world where conflicts and wars are on increase the world seems to have lost capacity to resolve man-made conflicts and wars because there are individuals benefiting from war situations. In many cases the root causes of these conflicts and wars are[Read More…]

By Joseph Ring Lang Chronology of events that led to the explosion Origin In 1905, Dinka or Jieng NgoK of Abyei under the leadership of Paramount Chief Arop Biong decided that they should be part of Kordofan Province instead of Bahr El Ghazal Province during the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan rule. The[Read More…]

By Hassan Gama Oscars In the context of South Sudan, a nation that has endured long-standing conflicts and political instability, the significance of a robust democratic space cannot be overstated. As we approach the eagerly anticipated elections in 2024, it is imperative that we recognize and uphold the vital importance[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 Tong Akok Anei Mawien South Sudan has been on the front page worldwide due to persistent hunger every year, it is also at the bottom list of capabilities to produce her own food. Over the decades, we watch hunger approaching and never take rebellion against it. How long would[Read More…]

Knowledge is evaporable, but its evaporability differs from one person to another. It can also be measured by what comes out of one’s mouth and how one decides. As a young knowledge receiver, you are like a child who asks, talks and interferes in issues that do not concern him/her[Read More…]

By Esther Lohutuhureng Part II Conflict is common in our daily lives, and without conflict, some people would say that life is impossible, because some conflicts are positive if managed optimistically and it can result in positive change in society. However, Herders-farmers conflict can escalate into a wide range of[Read More…]

As I set out each morning to fight my Goliath, not a biblical one but my own problems, I meet different kinds of people each with different sets of fear. Some of these people have their dreams and plans. Others are hopeful that this country will change for the better[Read More…]

Sometimes your need for freedom takes away your freedom. No wonder, if you have security, you lose freedom. I enjoy more freedom than a South Sudanese minister or MP. I can buy bananas anywhere and enjoy them without this worry that somebody is looking for me. In this case, I[Read More…]

What is wrong with a Dinka continuing with the leadership? What is wrong with a Nuer becoming the president? What is wrong with an Azande contesting for presidency and all the citizens rallying behind him? What is wrong with an Acholi becoming the president? What is wrong with a Kuku[Read More…]

By Tong Akok Anei Mawien Whenever the event unfolded, it is either being led by the truth or false depending on the players of the events, when Dr. John Garang was quoted saying ” Sudan cannot and will never be the same” the quote was an ordained truth at its[Read More…]