By Gama Hassan Oscas South Sudan, a young nation with rich cultural diversity and abundant resources, boasts an impressive collection of laws, including the Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Act, Civil Procedures Act, Traffic Act, and numerous other substantive and subjective statutes. These laws are essential for maintaining order and promoting[Read More…]
Politics
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Brother hating another brother is not a new thing; it started long time ago
If your hands are fine and your brother’s hands are coarse, then your chance of being hated by your brother is high. If your ideas always impress people and your brother’s ideas make people worried, then your chance of being hated by your brother is high. If you have a[Read More…]
The Differences and Similarities between Christianity and Islam
By Joseph Akim Gordon Religion plays a greater role in human life; it advocates for world peace; it is involved in humanitarian services around the world; it provides education and health services; and it provides many other humanitarian services. The major religious groups include Christianity, with 2.382 billion believers (31.11%),[Read More…]
A letter to the editor
Dear Editor, In search of justice: A plight of a single mother I am Ms. Tina Achol Salva Mathok, a single mother, appealing for justice and support after being left to care for my ten-year-old daughter alone. I met my husband in Juba in 2012 and we enjoyed life together.[Read More…]
The Dismal State of Road Infrastructure in Juba City: A Critical Look at the Misuse of Revenues
By Gama Hassan Oscas Juba City Council, along with the national and Central Equatoria state ministries of roads and the independent roads authority, are entrusted with the task of providing essential services and infrastructure to the citizens. However, the dismal state of road infrastructure in Juba has raised concerns about[Read More…]
The farther back you look the farther forward you see
Taken from Winston Churchill’s philosophy to remind the forgetful South Sudanese of their rich African history. The history becomes the campus direction that guides the nation in all directions she follows, but the history of South Sudan finds no use in the hands of the very people who created it.[Read More…]
A problem-free life is nonexistence
The problems of this world are so many that we sometimes don’t appreciate the little we have not until it is gone completely. Majority of us were born in underprivileged families and the tussle to break the chains of poverty has always been one of the greatest challenging things to[Read More…]
Ten factors to strengthen education system and institutions in South Sudan [Part 3]
By Philip Abiel …….From last issue Involvement of education stakeholders. Education is a process that cannot be accomplished by one institution or individual. It is very essential to involve various stakeholders in the educational processes of the whole country, starting with the development of policies, a syllabus, a school calendar,[Read More…]
The work of journalists is informative and credible but risky
By Joseph Akim Gordon A journalist or reporter is responsible for researching and writing news articles, informational news articles, and stories about real events from a fair and unbiased perspective. Their duties include interviewing experts, gathering first-hand accounts of events, and organizing an outline into a cohesive, interesting story. The[Read More…]
Does South Sudan Prioritize Infrastructural Development? A Critical Analysis
By Gama Hassan Oscas Infrastructure development is a cornerstone of any nation’s progress, fostering economic growth, social development, and improved quality of life for its citizens. In the case of South Sudan, a country struggling with multiple challenges, including a fragile economy and limited infrastructure, the development of a robust[Read More…]
Appreciation to Development Partners for their Role in Socio-economic and Humanitarian Support
By Joseph Akim Gordon After many years of the liberation struggle that resulted to the independence of South Sudan, the citizens were so much delighted of achieving independence in July 2011. The citizens expected to harvest a peace dividend, but unfortunately, only within two years of independence, we ignited a[Read More…]
It is a myth believing that we continue from where our fathers stopped
What if your father were a bank robber, would you accept to continue from where he stopped at in robbery? What if your father were a killer? Assuming your father had killed 30 people, would you accept to pick your gun, go out and start gunning people down just as[Read More…]
Ten factors to strengthen education system and institutions in South Sudan [Part 2]
By Philip Abiel …. from the last issue Competent Administrators and Teachers. After working for thirty-five years in a leadership role, John C. Maxwell said that “everything rises and falls on leadership”. Hence, for the education system and institutions to be strong in South Sudan and achieve their objectives and[Read More…]
In this country, we smoke hope for a living
South Sudan has a way of bringing you down on your knees. It doesn’t matter what you do. Big or small, this country will find a way of telling you the harsh realities of this life. After all, we are a people who have learned to deny these harsh realities.[Read More…]
38 Years of 2 Civil Wars for Independence
By Francis Yousif Christopher Dedicated to souls of martyrs Big and small drams of freedom fighters, Declared the beginning of the civil war, Confirmed the continuation of the war, Shouting for justice, equality and the rule of law, Started in towns in eastern sides of the Nile, Declared in Torit[Read More…]
Blatant Discrimination and Questionable Legality of Immigration Officials’ Practices in South Sudan
By Gama Hassan Oscas In recent years, South Sudanese immigration officials have faced scrutiny over their practices of conducting random checks in markets and streets to search for individuals they deem as foreigners without valid travel documents. Even more alarming is the fact that these officials seem to target individuals[Read More…]
Is it still Action Against Hunger? To me, it is Hunger Against Action!
By hooks and crooks, the government has been trying its very best to eradicate hunger, but the effort goes futile. Every year, a fatal war is waged against hunger through prioritizing agriculture, but all in vain. When the government sees that it is overwhelmed, it opens the door for international[Read More…]
After all we have been through, we are living martyrs
Living in South Sudan is not for the weakest because the truth is you are always in for the biggest shocks of your life. As you navigate the rough terrains of life, this country has a smart way of taking you farther behind. As I have always mentioned, we are[Read More…]
Ten factors to strengthen the education system and institutions in South Sudan [Part 1]
By Philip Abiel It was on July 13, 2023, when the National Council of Examinations of South Sudan announced the results of the National Secondary School Examinations for the academic year 2022-22023. The announcement, this time around, was unusual because it was received with mixed reactions and shocks by members of[Read More…]
People with Disability Deserve Respect and Support
By Joseph Akim Gordon Disabilities occur when a person has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. There are people who are born with disabilities—for instance, people who are born blind, deaf, or missing limbs—and others who are disabled through accidents like[Read More…]