This question deserves serious reflection, especially amid growing concerns about theft in some churches. A church is not simply a building. For millions of believers, it is a place of worship, prayer, fellowship, and hope. People gather there to seek God, support one another, and give what they can to[Read More…]
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Op-Ed: Empowering the black community: an African renaissance for global economic participation
The time has come for a new African Renaissance, one driven not only by political independence but also by economic empowerment, education, innovation, technology, ownership, and participation in the global marketplace. For generations, African societies have often remained consumers of products, technologies, and financial systems developed elsewhere. Today, our challenge[Read More…]
NATION TALK: We must take up agriculture with government support
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…]
OpEd: Oil pollution must be tackled in South Sudan
Writer: Ajak John Ateng The recent incident in which a woman reportedly fell into a hazardous oil-waste pond in Rubkona, Unity State, should not be treated as an isolated accident. It is a warning about a much larger environmental problem facing South Sudan’s oil-producing communities. For families in oil-producing areas,[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Skills training can give youth a future
The training of 83 young people in plumbing and tailoring by the DMI Sisters in collaboration with the Strome Foundation is an initiative that deserves attention and encouragement. The program has equipped 53 women and 30 men with practical skills that can help them pursue livelihoods, support their families, and[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Government should strengthen preparedness for El Niño and climate change
South Sudan is facing increasing climate-related challenges that require stronger preparedness, planning, and coordinated action from the government and other stakeholders. The country remains highly vulnerable to floods, droughts, extreme rainfall, and other climate hazards that continue to threaten communities, livelihoods, and development. Climate change is no longer a distant[Read More…]
OPINION: There is a need for political coexistence, inclusion and an open space in South Sudan
South Sudan stands at an important political crossroads. As the country prepares for the next phase of its political transition and the anticipated national electoral process, the quality of the political environment will be as important as the conduct of the elections themselves. A democratic society cannot be built through[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Education must not become a casualty of the election calendar
The cabinet’s endorsement of an adjustment to the national education calendar to allow candidates sitting for the national primary and secondary school examinations to complete them in November, ahead of the December 2026 general elections, deserves careful consideration and public support. For thousands of South Sudanese learners, national examinations are[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Reliable power is essential for South Sudan’s economic growth
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…]
NATION TALK: Citizens must protect the environment as climate change intensifies
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…]
OPINION: A call for practical and sustainable action to address drought in South Sudan
Writer: Mogga Charles Guya I call upon the government of the Republic of South Sudan, humanitarian organisations, development partners, communities, and other stakeholders to urgently adopt practical and sustainable measures to address the increasing threat of drought, which continues to affect livelihoods, food security, livestock, agriculture, and economic activities in[Read More…]
OPINION: Is election a political will or the decision of the people of South Sudan?
Writer: John Simon Yokwe Keri Elections have been a story in South Sudanese lives. It has been since 2010 that, as Sudanese, we have elections for presidential candidates, Members of Parliament – National Assembly in Khartoum, Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly, Council of States, State Assemblies, and Governors. But elections themselves[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Secure Juba–Torit highway before insecurity silences trade
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…]
OPINION: Words of Dr. John Garang De Mabior worth of action
In Juba downtown, opposite the Bari Cultural Center, there is a poor vendor who sells some things. I guess he does not make a lot of earnings on that road, but he always plays records of speeches by the unforgettable, desired leader of the SPLM/A, Dr. John Garang De Mabior,[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Stop roadside fines, stop roadside corruption
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…]
OPINION: Drought is coming, South Sudan must prepare
Writer: Ajak John Ateng South Sudan needs to prepare now for a strengthening El Niño. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says the phenomenon is already firmly established and is expected to strengthen, with a near-certain chance of persisting through February 2027. For South Sudan, this should be a clear warning[Read More…]
OPINION: Avoid stealing the money of South Sudan for it will speak to you by miracle
Writer: Ayuel Mangok Angui Corruption is one of the great enemies that affects the development of a country in any part of the world. Many countries in Asia and Africa are living below the poverty line, and this is because powerful people and the authorities in these continents have involved[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Nimule border should become a faster gateway for trade
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…]
OPINION: Shame the devil and honour God
Writer: Ayuel Mangok Angui It is good to reject the devil and accept God. We are children of God who are created according to God’s own image and gifted with natural intelligence, which helps us to judge and choose between good and evil. The clever people do not praise the[Read More…]
NATION TALK: It is time to put political speaking aside and respond to drought
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…]