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…]
NATION TALK
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…]
Banks are the lifeblood of a healthy economy. They act as essential mediators, channeling capital from investors to businesses and individuals to fuel growth. Beyond just storing money, banks provide a range of vital services: they facilitate efficient transactions, offer credit for large acquisitions, and manage risk to maintain financial[Read More…]
The economic reality facing South Sudanese citizens is increasingly dire. A pervasive sense of distress and anxiety marks daily life as people struggle against soaring commodity prices and biting inflation. Meanwhile, the authorities appear to be standing by as the state staggers on the brink of collapse. The primary driver[Read More…]
South Sudan currently faces a plethora of crises, yet Parliament continues to skip some of the sittings meant to discuss vital matters. Parliament is the people’s house which exists to deliberate on issues of national importance and to exercise oversight over government. Painfully, the inconsistency of parliamentary sittings; often without[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…]
The obligation to pay tax to the government is the moral responsibility of the citizens in any nation on earth. The citizens do so while in return they expect services delivery from the government. The government agency tasked to collect tax from the citizens, institutions, foreign nationals and entities, does[Read More…]
The government recently introduced new financial reforms designed to stabilize our economy. These sweeping changes include banning the hoarding of local and foreign currency and restricting all transactions outside of official banking systems. These are ambitious goals, but many citizens, including myself, are asking if they will really work.[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…]
The promise of independence in 2011 was one of freedom, prosperity, and self-determination. Yet, over a decade later, many South Sudanese feel that promise remains unfulfilled. The very people who fought to liberate the country, both soldiers and civilians, are now struggling with poverty, hunger, and a lack of basic[Read More…]
Be a live changer of the street children
The number of street children in Juba is increasing daily, and you can find them on nearly every corner. They beg for food and money day and night. Many of these children may be the offspring of soldiers who disappeared during the conflicts of 2013-2016, which claimed thousands of lives.[Read More…]
High Level of Insecurity in South Sudan?
The level of insecurity in South Sudan has grown to a point where the government seems unable to contain it. Civilians are being targeted and killed, and the lack of accountability for these atrocities is unacceptable. There is no reason for this violence. Consider the recent killings in Lokiliri payam,[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…]
Parliament Hears Details of Draft Visa-Exemption Deal with UAE
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Governments of South Sudan and the United Arab Emirates have signed a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and exempting their nationals from entry visa requirements. The agreement, which consists of 12 articles, was presented to Parliament as part of ongoing[Read More…]
Insecurity Threatens Lives in Yei County
The people of South Sudan deserve to live without fear. Yet, recent reports from Yei County paint a grim picture, with civilians being displaced and killed in the very places they call home. This tragic situation exposes a painful truth: the forces meant to protect the people, namely the South[Read More…]
South Sudan Needs Peace, Not Violence
By Kiden Stela Mandela The people of South Sudan desperately need peace. It’s a sad reality that as soon as one part of the country finds stability, another erupts in serious clashes. Our leaders must open their eyes to the violence tearing our communities apart. The attacks are worsening in[Read More…]
South Sudan: A Promise Unfulfilled, a People in Peril
Kiden Stela Mandela For decades, the story of South Sudan has been one of struggle—a valiant fight for liberation that, once won, gave way to internal strife. The suffering of our people in the diaspora is not a new chapter, but a continuation of a painful saga rooted in the[Read More…]
When Government Institutions Become a Family Business
By Kiden Stela Mandela Government institutions in South Sudan often operate less like public service bodies and more like a family business. At the head is the father figure, but every relative, from the national government down to the state, county, payam and even local Boma levels, has a[Read More…]