By Garang Garang Adim   The best way to combat the current plastic pollution situation is through collective efforts and equal participation from members of the public. Plastic pollution has become a pressing environmental challenge, especially in developing countries like South Sudan, where infrastructure and waste management systems are still[Read More…]

Benjamin-Ajuong-Machiek This problem isn’t just about feelings; it can lead to bigger issues, such as corruption. If it happens in our homes, it can affect how children view fairness and honesty as they grow up. As someone who has experienced this, I can say I am really tired of favoritism.[Read More…]

Challenged to be kind   Kindness is not deserved. It is not limited by any social, physical, mental, political, or economic differences. It is a choice. I intended to go on foot from Jebel to Gudele. It was the day I went very broke. I went to Jebel to attend[Read More…]

By Garang Garang Adim   Effective law enforcement is fundamental to achieving sustainable development and environmental conservation. When laws are created but not enforced, their intended purpose is defeated, and the environment suffers consequences. In South Sudan, this disconnects between legislation and implementation has become a significant obstacle to protecting[Read More…]

 Diseases like anthrax, brucellosis, rabies, Rift Valley fever, and even Ebola have zoonotic origins and have affected lives across Africa, including here in our own communities. While many factors contribute to this rising danger, a significant and often overlooked issue lies in our own attitudes and practices. The people of[Read More…]

By Garang Garang Adim   As June 5th approaches, marking another World Environment Day, I feel compelled to reflect on why this day is more than just a date on the calendar. It is a vital reminder for every individual, community, and government to prioritize our environment and commit to[Read More…]

Ajuong Machiek Malek   The neglect of animal health directly impacts public health, economic productivity, and the environment. Yet, the government and relevant stakeholders have not given this sector the attention and support it desperately needs. My personal journey as a veterinary student at the University of Juba has opened[Read More…]

By Garang Garang Adim   As a resident of Juba, I have come to feel a deep sense of frustration and concern every time I walk through its streets. The sight of trash scattered haphazardly across sidewalks, along the roads, and in public spaces is disheartening. It is a stark[Read More…]

By Eng. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol As I learned from sources in Ethiopia, our colleagues, whom we left struggling with studies, since 2023, face expatriation over residential Permit fees/visa. Over 1,500 South Sudanese students, who, from mid 2023, started facing the predicament of residential permit fees. The government of Ethiopia[Read More…]

You must have come across an army of ants, heading somewhere or to someone’s kitchen in their never-ending search for food, with one leader that leads better than some humans, I mean, some leaders. The colony is made up of ants who decide where to go, and just like humans, there are those[Read More…]

By Dr. Dhieu Ngong Gak   South Sudan occupies a total area of 644,329 square miles with a population estimated to be more than 11,880,796, or 8,000,000 people, after independence. This area is inhabited by 64 ethnic groups, according to available resources, or 70s, according to other information, who speak[Read More…]

By Garang Garang Adim   We must commend United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for its initiative, in collaboration Western Bahr El Ghazal State Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, to launch seed distribution in Wau and Jur River counties. This initiative is a concrete example of how strategic investments[Read More…]

Benjamin-Ajuong-Machiek   I think they will bring change, fresh ideas, and a better life for the people. But as time goes by, I begin to notice something. These leaders are not so different from each other. They talk in the same way, make the same promises, and follow the same[Read More…]

By Maker Mangol Acien Yuol   Early this year, I had the opportunity of travelling to Cueibet County, Lakes state, but most unfortunately, I was unable to handle challenges the communities face. Having visited Duony, Abiriu, Mayath and Achol Malek Payams, I interacted with the people there and I observed[Read More…]

Elderly people have an ability to see tomorrow and foretell its beingness, but the unclearness of today blurs their eyes to see and say anything about tomorrow. Even prophets who are known to make prophecies are overwhelmed by such a huge task. Youth themselves are moving like sheep, with their[Read More…]

By Eng. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol   Construction Industry in Juba, riskily accommodates experienced laborers but not qualified engineers, including those from other East African countries. A critical investigation reveals most of the concrete structures in Juba are built without soil investigations, survey work, blue print nor designed art work.[Read More…]

I would be loved by everyone. Everyone, when defecating, has a glance at his/her stool, whether during defecation or after it. It is common among people who go for open defecation. A woman to fall in love only counts the number of looks. If you look at a woman twice,[Read More…]

By Matik Kueth South Sudan, a country ripped apart by war and mistrust, continues to bleed from wounds caused not only by bullets, but also by the poisoned tongues of its own leaders. The people look on those in positions of power to guide them rather than just govern them.[Read More…]