They say I kill. Who do I kill? Do I have eyes to see them? Do I have legs to run after them? Do I have hands to hold myself? Do I have money to buy my bullets? Are they in their right minds to hate me? They hate[Read More…]
Social Challenge
The youth ride on bewilderment
By Theem Isaac Machar When a hunter wounds a hyena, just slightly on the leg, it keeps on eating the flesh on the edge of the wound, claiming that it is rounding it. It is something dangerous to its health because the result is obviously the elimination of its[Read More…]
The Subconscious mind thinks only in the Present and does not know anything about the past or future.
By John Simon Yokwe Keri A Chinese philosopher elaborated that, “if you are thinking of today’s life cultivate rice, and if you are thinking of ten years to come, plant trees, but if you are thinking of next generations, educate your children.” That philosopher was actually addressing questions of[Read More…]
ONLY CONNECT!
A complex sentence has two parts: the independent part and the dependent part of it. The independent part stands alone and can make a meaning by itself; but its dependent part can’t stand alone, neither can it make a meaning by itself. A student who is ambitious works hard. A[Read More…]
Invest in Women, Invest in South Sudan’s Future: A Banker’s Perspective
By Lorna Mwangi As we commemorate International Women’s Month, it’s an opportune time to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary women of South Sudan, particularly those who are driving our economic progress as entrepreneurs. Globally, women entrepreneurs face formidable challenges, contributing only 37% of the global GDP despite comprising[Read More…]
There is no perfect death
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot I once heard from John. F. Kennedy of the United States said: “If freedom is to survive and prosper, it will require the sacrifice, the effort, and the thoughtful attention of every citizen.” “If a free society cannot help the many who are poor,[Read More…]
END GRAVE VIOLATIONS OF SCHOOLCHILDREN IN NIGERIA
Kigali/Halifax, 11 March 2024 – The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security is deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation in northern Nigeria and condemns in the strongest terms the kidnapping of 287 students from a government school in Kaduna state on Thursday. This is the third incident of[Read More…]
Backyard farming: A solution to Food-insecurity and Poverty in South Sudan
By Nicholas Lokuya Emmanuel Lemi South Sudan is among the few countries in sub-Saharan Africa with huge potential in agriculture production owning to its absolute and comparative advantage over many countries within our region, in terms of soil infertility, availability of the fresh Nile waters, swamps and good climate[Read More…]
Unregulated Foreign Movement and Engagement: Threats to South Sudan’s National Security and Sovereignty
By Bek Dhuorjang Chol The situation in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, is becoming increasingly complex due to the influx of foreign nationals engaging in various economic activities. This presence is not limited to commercial ventures but extends into government offices and residential areas, raising significant concerns regarding[Read More…]
The Myth of Equality: As a man, you should accompany your wife for antenatal services
By Lisok James Moses Antenatal care or services can be defined as the care a woman or women gets from health professionals during their pregnancy period. Sometimes it’s called pregnancy care or maternity care. During the pregnancy period, the expectant mother will be offered appointments with a midwife or[Read More…]
Beauty or British?
Speculating over the origin of scarification among the Nilotic. In a herd of cattle, there is usually variation in the color of cows; some may look black, others white or brown, yet they are all cows in the farmer’s eyes. This is called distinction without difference. A similar manifestation can[Read More…]
Yirol woman commits suicide
By Yang Ater Yang A 24-year-old woman committed suicide by hanging herself in Pankar Village, Yirol West County Lakes State. Lakes State Police spokesperson Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac the incident was confirmed by Ayor Awan Mabor, the executive chief of Yirol West County. The woman was found hanging on[Read More…]
Meet Awendit, an aspiring medic who fell in love with poetry
By William Madouk Marial Awendit was born in 1991 in Wunagal cattle camp, Lakes State. He is a renowned South Sudanese poet, essayist, and songwriter. He went to Yangtkyom, Mapuordit, and Holy Cross primary schools. He studied at Anyafio Role Model SS, Crane High School, Kitintale St. Mbuga, where[Read More…]