As the country prepares for the December 2026 general elections, attention is increasingly turning to political campaigns, rallies, voter registration, and candidate selection. But beneath these political activities lies a basic issue that could determine how effectively candidates and communities connect. For many people in rural areas, reaching a county[Read More…]

As South Sudan navigates the transition period of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), public anxiety regarding national security and political stability is reaching a critical point. Across towns and communities, citizens are voicing legitimate fears that the dissolution of the Revitalised Transitional[Read More…]

Our nation has been blessed with fertile land, abundant water, and a favourable climate. These natural resources give us a great opportunity to feed ourselves and build a stronger economy. However, despite this potential, many families still struggle with food shortages and poverty. It is time for all South Sudanese[Read More…]

The power shutdown experienced by businesses yesterday should not be treated as an ordinary inconvenience. It is a serious reminder of how unreliable electricity continues to affect productivity, investment, and economic growth in South Sudan. For many businesses, electricity is not a luxury. It is an essential part of daily[Read More…]

South Sudan is blessed with vast natural resources, forests, wetlands, rivers, wildlife, and fertile land. These resources support millions of people through farming, livestock keeping, fishing, and other livelihoods. However, these natural assets are increasingly under pressure from human activities and changing weather patterns. Climate change is already affecting communities[Read More…]

Torit highway is more than just a road connecting Central Equatoria and Eastern Equatoria States. It is a vital economic and social lifeline for thousands of people who depend on it to move between communities, transport goods, access public services, and maintain family and business ties. Yet growing insecurity along[Read More…]

South Sudan needs strong institutions, but strong institutions aren’t built through laws and policies alone. They are built when those entrusted with enforcing the law do so fairly, transparently, and without using their positions for personal gain. The Traffic Police administration’s directive ordering officers to stop collecting fines directly from[Read More…]

The Nimule border is one of the most important entry points for goods and essential services into South Sudan. Every day, trucks carrying food, fuel, construction materials, medicines, and other commodities cross the border to supply markets and communities across the country. Because of this, the efficiency of the border[Read More…]

South Sudan cannot afford to spend another season talking endlessly about political disagreements while farmers face a more immediate and devastating threat: drought. Across parts of the country, including Central, Eastern, and Western Equatoria, farmers have reported prolonged dry spells and poor rainfall. Similar concerns have emerged in parts of[Read More…]

My fellow South Sudanese sisters, brothers, and elders across our land. Today, we stand at a defining crossroads in our young nation’s history. We look back at a road marked by long struggles, profound sacrifice, and the enduring resilience of our people. Yet, as we look around us, we must[Read More…]