By Joseph Akim Gordon Signing peace agreement without total commitment in its implementation and followed by socio-economic development package is counterproductive. In many situations our effort fails because of empty promises and lack of development commitment on the ground. Development in socio-economic growth as individuals are engaged in the process[Read More…]

It has been ear-piercing that sons and daughters of the rich people who muchly depend on their fathers’ or mothers’ wealth and do not go out to face survival challenges are the ones incapable of doing anything on their own, but now, with city life where breakfast, lunch and supper[Read More…]

By Tong Akok Anei Mawien The businessman or woman is a person who in sequence excel in numerous businesses, accumulating the profits gained in his/her businesses, this businesses does not erupt overnight and rain with profits, it is at gradual development from one stage to another, most of the real[Read More…]

One may ask for the connection of salary arrears with gender-based violence cases. Here the answer is as direct as the question. Salaries are monthly incomes for family upkeeps and other home needs. Having roughly defined it that way, then lack of salaries for quite a long time almost sets[Read More…]

By Esther Aurelio Agira Lohutuhureng Childbirth is one of the most beautiful experiences for the mother and her family, especially if she is a first-time mother, the joy and happiness of having her first child is a memorable life event that sticks with her for the rest of her life.[Read More…]

By Tong Akok Anei Mawien Commonly, if you loiter around our streets and in our small markets, you either find a gentleman laying drunk with star gin in his hands or staggering on his way drunk. The cause of this giddiness is the heavy consumption of alcohol; few of our[Read More…]

By Joseph Akim Gordon Life of citizens depend on food supplies produced to sustain their livelihood, most of our population live in rural area more over agriculture is the lifeline for farmers and the rest of the population. For this reason, there is no need to make empty commitment and[Read More…]

There are a lot of critical issues at stake, if South Sudan is to transit into a democratic state. Our leaders, who are well aware of these issues and are at the center of decision making to realize this, are unwilling to steer the caravan towards that. What appears to[Read More…]

By Joseph Akim Gordon Forgiveness and reconciliation are related but distinct concepts; forgiveness is the act of pardoning someone for an offence, and it is an interior discipline that can be practiced individually or in relationships. Reconciliation is the ending of conflict and renewing of relationships; it is an outward[Read More…]

By Tong Akok Anei Mawien The first bullet in 1983 was our bulldozer, clearing the way for South Sudan’s independence. That bullet was shot by the people with common goals and common problems, the people who deeply disliked the oppressions and marginalization of the Arabs. It was actually shot based[Read More…]

By Theem Isaac Machar Education plays a very important role in all areas of society and is most responsible for the development of civilization as we know it. Modern society is built on education, which is visible in several ways: In building a tolerant society, humankind has come a long[Read More…]

Opinions are personal. Nobody instructs an opinion writer to write opinions unless that opinion writer is a stranger in Jerusalem. Many, if not all, opinion writers are independent in their writings. This is simply because they would be biased in their opinion-writing if they listened to instructions somewhere. But the[Read More…]

By Joseph Akim Gordon Gender-based violence refers to harmful acts directed at an individual based on their gender. Gender-based violence can include sexual, physical, mental, and economic harm inflicted in public or in private. It also includes threats of violence, coercion, and manipulation. This can take many forms, such as[Read More…]

By Tong Akok Anei Mawien Disposing of waste products is our collective responsibility; let us do our responsibility or our part as citizens and then leave the ball in the court of the concerned institutions. The government (concern institutions) will not come to regulate or inform you how to drop[Read More…]

The fall of Sudan’s former president Omar Al Bashir has paralyzed the Sudanese politics and society. This stems from his misruled and patronage style of governance. Al Bashir ruled Sudan for three decades after he took power through military coup in 1989. Throughout his tenure, Omar relied on military power[Read More…]

It is very difficult these days to distinguish between a true servant of God and the fake prophets who only want to enrich themselves. Prior to the arrival of missionaries, Africans believed in their ancestors as their gods. They were worshipping mountains, hills, big trees, and cows, and they were[Read More…]

In 1983 a group of South Sudanese tapped into the opportunity that existed with bad ruler ships of the Sudan’s regimes against South Sudanese. They took up the mantle to challenge the Khartoum governments both politically and militarily. This led to the formation of the party label called Sudan People’s[Read More…]

The Month of April is holy in the Muslims lives. This year it started on first of 2nd April 2022until 30th April as a sign of Mohamed praying while gathering information from God (Allah) and overcoming suffering and temptations during his life for on Earth up to the time he[Read More…]