By Ustaz Mark Bang Pride and power fall when the person falls, but discoveries of truth form legacies that can be built upon for generations. Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18) is a foundational principle indicating that excessive arrogance, overconfidence, and abuse of[Read More…]
OpEd
Sermon Title: Agency – Let people regard us as stewards of the mysteries of God. What is required of stewards, above all, is that each one be found faithful (in beloved South Sudan). Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 4:1–21 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ our Lord, welcome all of you[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Budget Delay: A Constitutional Stress Test
South Sudan’s Transitional Constitution is unambiguous: the fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30 of the following year, and the nation must operate within an approved budget that has passed through all levels of review. Yet on February 3, 2026; barely four months before the fiscal year’s close,[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Budget Delay: A Constitutional Stress Test
South Sudan’s Transitional Constitution is unambiguous: the fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30 of the following year, and the nation must operate within an approved budget that has passed through all levels of review. Yet on February 3, 2026; barely four months before the fiscal year’s close,[Read More…]
Defections are the Deadliest Disease Facing Our Nation
Kiden Stela Mandela Political defection has become the order of the day in our country. It is increasingly clear that our continued cycle of violence is fueled by these constant shifts in loyalty. The wars that broke out between 2013 and 2016 were largely driven by power-sharing disputes among leaders;[Read More…]
Warring Parties Must Listen to the Calls for Cessation of Hostilities
Across our nation and beyond, the sound of guns has too often drowned out the voices of reason, dialogue, and humanity. Once again, warring parties are being asked to listen to the calls for a cessation of hostilities. This appeal is not coming from a single group or institution; it[Read More…]
Not every road leads somewhere
It took me some years to believe that the longest roads sometimes lead nowhere and it is something an MIT or Harvard professor will never teach in class. They just end and sometimes, in extreme pain, leaving tears in our eyes. Even if most of these journeys are walked with[Read More…]
Every dog has its day
By Malek Arol Dhieu It may look like you have conquered the world, but you have not. Even if you have conquered the world, you cannot conquer it forever. You conquer the world today and someone else conquers it tomorrow. That is why it is advisable that when the world[Read More…]
Renewed Violence A Challenge to South Sudan’s Development
Renewed violence has been one of the greatest challenges facing South Sudan since its independence in 2011. Despite the country’s rich cultural diversity and abundant natural resources, repeated cycles of conflict have caused immense suffering for ordinary citizens. Today, it is essential to speak honestly about the causes of this[Read More…]
IT IS DIFFICULT TO STEAL IF THE BOSS IS A THIEF.
By Ustaz Mark Bang A “Feared” Leader is not a Leader. He may be in a supervisory role, but what he really is, is a “Target”. Subjects will try and try again to remove that which they “Fear”. They will never believe him, have confidence in him, or trust him.[Read More…]
Rise from sleep with Jesus Christ, thank God, and in faith and trust you will find grace.
Sermon Title: The Blessings of the Lord upon the Nation Chosen by God in Beloved South Sudan. Isaiah 44: 1–16 Dear brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ, welcome all of you into the fold of our eternal living God, here in beloved South Sudan. The God of our[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Future: National Transformation a Collective Responsibility for all citizens
By Joseph Chol Dut The future of South Sudan is untold and unpredictable, and it stands at critical crossroads with uncertainty, for many years now our young nation political and economical stability has been decided by few individuals and elites in expense of the common citizens. However, the true strength[Read More…]
January is a Cervical Cancer Awareness month
From US Food and Drugs Administration, I quote “Take charge of your health today—awareness, prevention, early detection, and action can save lives”. Cervical cancer is a cancer arising from the cervix due to the abnormal growth of cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of[Read More…]
*Strategic Challenges in Scholarship Programs Offered to South Sudanese*
By Engr. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol The government of South Sudan, with allied countries, offers scholarships to South Sudanese to study outside South Sudan every year. However, after finishing their studies, they return to Juba and remain unemployed, resulting in the government gaining nothing in the end. The mutual understanding[Read More…]
Cultural Festivals: Preserving Identity, Promoting Unity
In a nation as diverse as South Sudan, culture remains one of the strongest pillars holding communities together. Festivals like these stand out as powerful reminders that traditions when celebrated openly and proudly can unite people beyond politics, borders, and generations. Two years ago, the Kakuwa Cultural Festival emerged as[Read More…]
When We Blame the Victim, We Protect the Rapist: Part Two
By: Esther Aurelio Agira Rape is a violent crime most often committed by men. Yet instead of holding perpetrators accountable, society allows them to defend their actions while shifting blame onto survivors. Most disturbingly, girls and women are often blamed for the violence committed against them. The first questions asked[Read More…]
Sermon Title: Submission to the Worldly Governing Authorities, for There is No Authority Except from God, and the Authorities Existing Today Are Appointed by God in Our Beloved South Sudan. Romans 13: 1–14 My dear brother and sister in our Lord Jesus Christ, greetings to you all in the fold[Read More…]
*Our Environment, Our Health*
By Engr. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol The streets of Juba City are full of garbage and rubbish. Whenever I take a walk to Gudele, Newsite, Custom, Juba Town, Gumboo, Jebel, etc., I feel bad seeing rubbish littering the streets. The waste, such as empty containers of water, soda, etc., are[Read More…]
The recent incident in Ayod County, Jonglei State alongside a disturbing pattern of threats against humanitarian agencies has left the public in a state of deep concern. These agencies exist for a singular, vital purpose: to alleviate the suffering of South Sudanese citizens caught in the crossfire of conflict and[Read More…]
Can a Husband Be a Rapist?
By: Esther Aurelio Agira Rape is a form of sexual violence that involves sexual intercourse or penetration carried out without consent. It leaves survivors with deep psychological, physical, and emotional scars that often last a lifetime. Sexual violence has reached alarming levels in South Sudan, particularly in the town of[Read More…]