Roads are more than strips of asphalt connecting towns and cities. They are the arteries of a nation, carrying people, goods, and services that keep the economy alive. When roads deteriorate, development slows, businesses suffer, and ordinary citizens bear the cost. Sadly, many roads across South Sudan have been left[Read More…]
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A Wake-Up Call: More women in South Sudan need to embrace banking
Writer: Ms. Catherine Lunkuse Having worked in the banking sector in South Sudan, one observation has consistently captured my attention: the significant gap between the number of men and women who actively use banking services. The disparity is striking. Far fewer women hold bank accounts compared to their male counterparts,[Read More…]
OPINION: Community Politicization in South Sudan: A Growing Concern
Writer: Thomas Muto Lo’Buda Community politicisation in South Sudan is becoming an increasingly serious concern. South Sudan is home to 64 tribes, each of which has constitutional rights to freedom of association, freedom of assembly, freedom of expression, and the promotion of its social, economic, and cultural development. These rights[Read More…]
When Faith Is Tested: The moral responsibility of faith-based institutions in South Sudan’s historic elections
As South Sudan approaches a historic election, faith-based institutions—including churches, Islamic organisations, and other religious communities—will face a defining test of truthfulness, faithfulness, justice, and transparency. Their responsibility is not to endorse political parties or personalities but to uphold the values of truth, peace, human dignity, and accountability. The role[Read More…]
THE PROMISE WE BURIED: Martyrs’ Day and the unmet expectations haunting South Sudan’s next vote
Writer: Dr. Rumbe Samu Kupeg Loboka Doga In the Munuki Block Council, Juba City Council, Juba County, Central Equatoria State, South Sudan, on July 30, I heard drumbeats from a few families in my neighborhood. I was told it was Martyrs’ Day. I witnessed children waving small flags. Trusted sources[Read More…]
South Sudan Beyond the Ballot: The reality of political contest, citizens’ voice, and democratic rights
As South Sudan approaches the December elections, the nation stands at a defining moment. Elections should be more than a competition for political office; they should be a reflection of the people’s sovereign will, constitutional rights, and aspirations for peace, justice, and development. The true measure of democracy is not[Read More…]
NATION TALKS: Peace needs teamwork, let us South Sudanese work together
Peace is not built by governments alone, nor is it the responsibility of one community or one generation. Peace requires teamwork. It demands that every South Sudanese, regardless of tribe, religion, gender, or political affiliation, play a role in building a stable and united nation. South Sudan has endured years[Read More…]
National Cleaning Day: A call to action for a cleaner and healthier, South Sudan
Writer: Ajak John Ateng Every great nation is built not only through economic growth and infrastructure but also through everyday actions of its citizens. Among these, maintaining a clean and healthy environment stands as one of the simplest yet most powerful expressions of patriotism and civic responsibility. As South Sudan[Read More…]
Can South Sudan’s elections unlock economic recovery and lasting security?
As South Sudan prepares for its long-awaited elections, expectations are high among citizens who hope the vote will mark the beginning of a new chapter. Across the country, people are asking whether elections can help solve the economic hardship and insecurity that have affected their daily lives for years. The[Read More…]
Building Democracy Amidst Conflict: The South Sudan constitutional gaps and political uncertainty
Writer: Okello Lawiri (MP) My fellow South Sudanese, as we approach the historic date of December 22, 2026, for our first national elections since independence, we find ourselves at a critical crossroads. The dream of a democratic, stable, and prosperous nation—the dream for which we fought so hard—remains elusive. While[Read More…]
Government should strengthen Bishops to spearhead peace in conflict areas
South Sudan continues to face recurring conflicts that threaten lives, livelihoods, and national unity. While the government has made efforts to implement peace agreements and restore stability, insecurity remains a challenge in several parts of the country. In these difficult circumstances, one institution has consistently maintained the trust of communities[Read More…]
Let the government pursue an inclusive peaceful process
South Sudan’s journey toward lasting peace and stability is a shared responsibility. While the government carries the constitutional mandate to lead the nation, every citizen has a role in ensuring that peace takes root in every community. This is why the country must embrace an inclusive and peaceful political process,[Read More…]
OPINION: The role of traditional leaders in South Sudan’s upcoming elections
By Mogga Charles Guya As South Sudan prepares for its upcoming general elections, community cultural and traditional leaders have a vital responsibility to remain neutral, impartial, and above partisan politics. Their respected position within society gives them the unique ability to unite communities rather than divide them along political, ethnic,[Read More…]
NATIONTALKS: We can end conflict by reconciling and refusing to be used by politicians
South Sudan has endured years of conflict that have claimed thousands of lives, displaced families, and slowed the country’s development. While political disagreements often dominate the headlines, it is ordinary citizens who bear the greatest burden. The time has come for South Sudanese to recognise that lasting peace begins with[Read More…]
OPINION: Are our organised forces partisan or nonpartisan in the coming elections?
Writer: Tong Akok Anei In other words, when the executive wing is set for elections, the military wing and other organised forces go muted; they operate behind the scenes. This does not mean they throw away their mandate or their right to vote as part of society, but more importantly[Read More…]
OPINION: The dream of economic reform is shattered
Writer: Tong Akok Anei South Sudan’s economy has plunged into an abyss that cannot be recovered from by taking soft action or by compromising a certain institution or any other divine intervention. Our leaders had been singing about economic reform, but nothing tangible changed; perhaps it changed in their pockets[Read More…]
OPINION: Adopt E-Banking and E-Money to ease liquidity shortages
Writer: Hon. Mogga Charles Guya South Sudan continues to experience a severe liquidity crisis characterised by shortages of physical cash, high transaction costs, limited access to financial services, and reduced confidence in the banking sector. These challenges have negatively affected businesses, public servants, traders, and ordinary citizens, slowing economic activity[Read More…]
South Sudan and Uganda governments need to resolve border disputes
Border disputes between neighbouring countries have the potential to undermine peace, disrupt livelihoods, and weaken the strong ties that communities have built over generations. The recent tensions along sections of the South Sudan-Uganda border, particularly in Kajo-Keji County and other disputed areas, should be handled with wisdom, patience, and sincere[Read More…]
NATION TALKS: Government should focus on ending conflict in Warrap
The persistent insecurity in Warrap State demands urgent and sustained attention from the government of South Sudan. For far too long, communities have lived under the shadow of violent clashes, cattle-related conflicts, revenge attacks, and the loss of innocent lives. While efforts have been made to restore order, the situation[Read More…]
OPINION: Juba’s haphazard construction, a time bomb
Writer: Eng. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol The construction industry in Juba riskily accommodates experienced labourers but not qualified engineers, including those from East African countries. A critical investigation of most of the concrete structures in Juba shows they are built without soil investigations, survey work, blueprints, or designed artwork. Others[Read More…]