Disarmament must be a wide-ranging and comprehensive duty to truly secure our country. Focusing solely on a few sensitive areas is insufficient; a nationwide strategy is essential to avoid persistent insecurity and the rise of armed groups. The prevalence of weapons in civilian hands fuels inter-communal violence, which often erupts[Read More…]
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The court has adjourned until Monday, September 29, 2025. This decision was made to give judges more time to review the objections raised by both the prosecution and the defense. Both sides submitted lengthy written responses, and the court likely felt that a delay was necessary to ensure all parties[Read More…]
Attacking civilians and humanitarian workers is a violation of the Constitution of South Sudan. Humanitarian organizations are in our country to support communities affected by conflict and contribute to nation-building. These attacks are not only unlawful but deeply counterproductive. Instead of targeting those who are here to help, our leaders[Read More…]
This is really a call around making a conscious choice to speak up and challenge not just gender bias, but also racial and economic inequality. From challenge comes change and a path to a fairer, better country. Women learn faster in any field of education and can be able to[Read More…]
Our economy is the foundation of our lives. When it fails, people suffer. An economy is more than just buying and selling; it’s a complex system built on production, distribution, and trade. It’s shaped by everything from our education and technology to our political stability and natural resources. It is[Read More…]
By Kiden Stela Mandela South Sudanese people yearn for peace. It’s become a painful cycle where one part of the country finds calm while another is engulfed in violence. Our leaders must take a firm stand and address the clashes tearing our nation apart. The violence has been relentless,[Read More…]
For the past three months, Juba’s residents have been fighting an economic battle, finding some relief from the constant threat of street violence. The government’s recent efforts to arrest suspected gang members in areas like Gumbo Sherikat seemed to be working, and the stories of killings and assaults had notably[Read More…]
Work Without Salary, More of Slavery
By Kiden Stela and Mandela Ndoromo In a country grappling with relentless financial inflation, the delayed payment of civil servants’ salaries is more than a bureaucratic failure—it’s a form of servitude. The government’s continued failure to pay its workers on time, despite repeated promises, is a betrayal of the very[Read More…]
Editorial
The recent directive by the Central Equatoria State Council of Ministers to evict squatters from Juba’s graveyards is a commendable and necessary step towards restoring dignity and respect to these sacred burial grounds. Sites meant for solemn farewells and spiritual reflection have been encroached or repurposed into informal settlements, often[Read More…]
Editorial
Recently, the Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport and Immigration (DCRNPI), issued a standing order banning officers and Non-Commissioned Officers from processing passports and nationality documents on behalf of citizens. That was on July 22nd, 2025 to be precise. The move was both bold and commendable but the for the[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Tall inflation instability can damage financial development through dropping consumers’ purchasing power. This causes doubt, leading to higher interest rates in life-threatening cases. It also leads to a collapse in Worth of an exchange as it happens in some other nations, which is why the condition in South Sudan is continuing. This comes from the economic strategy[Read More…]
Editorial
It was both extraordinary and encouraging when South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) announced collection 112 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) in non-oil revenue within the first 15 days of July. What stands out even more is the wider context; the SSRA raised a total of 984.4 billion SSP in non-oil[Read More…]
Nation Talks
The issue of unified forces has grown as a big challenge in a way that it virtually stopped every step of the implementation of peace in the country. Yet the joint subcommittees sent by the Joint Defense Body (JDB) to screen the forces in the training centers for their unification[Read More…]
As parliament reopens, officials must respect summons
When key ministers from the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU) (TNLA) fail to respond to parliamentary summons, it is not just a procedural misstep but obstacle to transparency. Such actions undermine and insult the country’s constitution and undermine accountability especially when ministers entrusted with public service refuse to[Read More…]
Nation Talks
South Sudan is in a serious hunger crisis that may cost lives, though tendrils of inflation have already done, the worst is expected as local currency continues to depreciate against the United States dollar. The government needs to settle this situation. What prevails now, gives a clear picture of a[Read More…]
Editorial
The Bank of South Sudan’s recent directive recognizing mobile money as legal tender signifies a progressive and historic policy shift in the country’s financial systems; however, it needs backup policies. While the country continues to grapple with the liquidity crisis, most experts propose electronic payment to reduce dependence on cash.[Read More…]
Editorial
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) were recently praised by residents of Mangala payam, Juba County in Central Equatoria for their humanitarian outreach. They provided clean water and also conducted critical surgeries ranging from hernia repairs to goitre removals. To the residents, these efforts were a remarkable display of compassion[Read More…]
Editorial
The situation unfolding in Magwi County is a direct result of chronic failure in South Sudan’s preparedness for displacement, return, and land use conflicts. After the eviction of cattle herders by the Ugandan government, many are reported to be planning to temporarily settle in Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Over a decade afterwards individuality, South Sudan leftovers in a worrying political limbo – where the promise of peace is constantly undermined by the self-preservation instincts of its leaders. Despite manifold peace arrangements, transitional governments, and regional interferences, the country remains stuck in a cycle of elite rivalries, delayed reforms,[Read More…]
General Aturjuong’s appointment as CDF: Can he reform the SSPDF, end military salary crisis ?
By Deng Chol South Sudan’s armed forces are at a turning point. With the appointment of General Dau Aturjuong as the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), there is cautious hope for long-overdue reform within one of the country’s most troubled[Read More…]