Politics

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Media in South Sudan must prioritize peacebuilding over fueling divisions

The media sector of South Sudan exists in a state of weakness which corresponds to the country’s overall political and social challenges. The combination of poor media literacy skills and political interference together with social splits creates an environment where false information and hate speech can easily spread. The need[Read More…]

View SSPDF in a broader lens, beyond ethnic misconceptions

By Matik Kueth A pervasive misconception exists regarding the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), often erroneously viewed as primarily a Dinka military force. This misrepresentation not only undermines the integrity of the national army but also perpetuates divisiveness among South Sudanese citizens. The SSPDF is recognized national army, made[Read More…]

Opinio

Dear Radisson Blu Management, I write this message as both a South Sudanese citizen and a journalist who is a committed country development advocate. The recent message from your hotel management about security advisory and workforce reduction has created widespread unease because such declarations issued by a worldwide five-star well-known[Read More…]

The Legacy of Violence and Division

By Theem Isaac Machar Akot History has already obtained the most dangerous figures who will never be forgiven due to their atrocities committed. I am worried not about the currently appalling situation of this country. Because we have been undergoing extreme agonies for almost three centuries, which makes these very[Read More…]

Widowed twice

In 1981, Monica shared a classroom with a handsome student named Joseph. Each day they came to school, they could steal glances at one another repeatedly. One fine day, Joseph approached Monica and asked for her hand in love, which she accepted wholeheartedly. They became inseparable as they looked forward[Read More…]

COMPASSION

By Nyariay Kic   Compassion, who is she? Whom to even express her to and what does it take to be compassionate or when to stop being compassionate? Are you seeking answers, I got you, let’s explore. The Oxford translation reveals to us that compassion means a deep awareness of[Read More…]

Awut Deng Achuil; A Trailblazer in South Sudan’s Education Sector

By James Bilal   The ministerial reshuffle on Monday by President Salva Kiir Mayardit,  which led to the removal of Madam Awut Deng Achuil as Minister of General Education and Instruction, has sparked ubiquitous concern among education stakeholders. A seasoned politician and passionate advocate for education, Awut played a decisive[Read More…]