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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

The inflation in the country does not require a delay in paying civil servants’ salaries, the administration must improve the situation to save citizens. Now it’s months since the promises were made to increase civil servants’ salary and pay them on time, but to date, the government has not resolved[Read More…]

Today marks the 5th year of the birth of No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, a print media house operated by young experienced staff with the vision to be providers of information that fosters growth and development in all aspects of the country. The celebration is not success but acknowledgement of resiliency,[Read More…]

South Sudan’s economy has been in distress for over a decade now but the way ahead still murky. The institutions overseeing the state of the economy have been trying to fix somethings, but their efforts appeared to be not succeeding in addressing the situation. This is being manifested in the[Read More…]

High inflation instability can damage economic growth through reducing consumers’ purchasing power. This causes uncertainty, leading to higher interest rates in dangerous cases. It also leads to a breakdown in value of a currency as it happens in some other countries, which, could equally explain the ongoing situation in South Sudan. Stemming from economic policy failure, tall[Read More…]

The level of criminality in the country is untold. In government institutions, the private sector and individuals, where arresting a criminal is just like a joke. If a criminal is arrested in the morning, the very person will be freed in the afternoon time regardless of whether it’s on charges[Read More…]

South Sudan, already one of the most difficult countries for women, has in recent years seen some of the highest levels of sexual violence in the world.  Even before the civil war officially ended in September 2018, women and girls experienced high levels of gender-based violence (GBV) and had limited ways to address these crimes. Women and Girls face violence[Read More…]

This country plagued by kickbacks, poses a danger to future generations. It is a practice existing in all government institutions from the highest level downward and has persisted since South Sudan became independent. The country is under pressure, particularly regarding employment opportunities, which are not easily accessible and often involve[Read More…]

Disarmament should continue in sensitive conflict areas across South Sudan. This is meant to reduce intercommunal violence or wars that occur heavily and are a result of long periods of endurance, such as economic hardship. Intercommunal violence is facilitated by politicians who hold positions within the government and have the[Read More…]

This Month of June is for Muslims.  While gathering and celebrating the happiness from God (Allah) and overcoming suffering and temptations during the hard time after the 30-day fasting is now a great moment in the Islamic religion, more especially in the Muslim community. Mosques are more remembered. It is[Read More…]

As soon as a decree issued is announced on South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation, sacking a minister, members of parliament, other top government officials awaited the announcement of nominees to take over the same duties, which has not yet occurred. However, the decree itself seems to be promoting corruption in the[Read More…]

South Sudan is under serious international instruments which badly sap the country’s progress in terms of development, and its interconnectedness to the global system. This ideally isolated us and limit the engagement in international trades, investments, and international financial system. Last week the U.S. government extended the national emergency on[Read More…]

Water is increasingly sold on the black market, much like foreign currency, and is not readily available from official sources in South Sudan. This situation primarily affects those who cannot afford the high prices set by water tankers, leading to suffering among the poor. Despite being an open economy, the[Read More…]

South Sudan should focus on agricultural production to avoid feeding on toxic food imported from outside the country. Last year several tracks were impounded at Nimule Border enroute South Sudan with toxic Maize flour which would have put the lives of citizens at higher risk. Diseases such as cancer and[Read More…]

South Sudan needs better healthcare facilities with qualified personnel across the country in order to prevent dangerous diseases, such as spot disease, which are sometimes survivable by God’s mercy. Malaria has historically been the most lethal disease, killing children and adults across South Sudan within minutes, and remains the leading[Read More…]

By Nyariay Kic   What has age got to do with experience? Pain knows no age bracket, and neither does Joy. A man could unexpectedly be orphaned, and so could a boy. A man could be promoted at work, and a boy could be elected in the school’s prefectural body.[Read More…]

God created a man and a woman, who become husband and wife through various forms, such as white weddings in the church, customary marriages and “trial marriages”. Marriage serves as a foundation for two adults to build their family, raise children, and provide a stable and supportive environment for them[Read More…]