South Sudan is a nation blessed with one of the youngest populations in Africa. The energy, creativity, and determination of its young people represent the country’s greatest asset. However, many capable young citizens continue to face limited employment opportunities while a significant number of senior public officials remain in office[Read More…]
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EDITORIAL: Government should strengthen police to reduce crime in towns
South Sudan continues to face serious security challenges that affect the lives, livelihoods, and future of its citizens. From violent crimes in urban areas to community conflicts in rural regions, insecurity remains one of the biggest obstacles to peace and development. To address this situation, the government must prioritise strengthening[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Peace Parties Should Strengthen Inclusive Dialogue for Smooth Elections
As South Sudan continues its journey toward lasting peace and democratic governance, the responsibility of ensuring credible and peaceful elections rests heavily on the country’s peace parties. The implementation of the peace agreement has achieved notable milestones, but significant political, security, and institutional challenges remain. Addressing these issues requires a[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should ensure security as it rolls out voter education and registration
The commencement of voter education and registration is a significant milestone in South Sudan’s journey toward democratic governance. It offers citizens the opportunity to participate in shaping the country’s future through credible and peaceful elections. However, the success of this important process depends largely on one critical factor: security. The[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should strengthen efforts on unification of forces
The unification of forces remains one of the most important unfinished tasks in South Sudan’s peace process. As the country prepares for its democratic transition and works to consolidate peace, the government must give greater priority to completing this critical commitment under the revitalised peace agreement. A unified national force[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Strengthening dialogue Is the key to South Sudan’s future
South Sudan stands at another critical moment in its young history. Years after gaining independence with great hope and optimism, the country continues to face political uncertainty, economic hardship, and security challenges that affect the daily lives of its citizens. At such a time, strengthening dialogue among political parties is[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should support farmers to utilise the rain
Agriculture is the backbone of South Sudan’s economy and the primary source of livelihood for the majority of its citizens. Despite the country’s vast fertile land, abundant water resources, and favourable climate, many farmers continue to struggle with low productivity, limited access to markets, and inadequate farming equipment. It is[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should help farmers to improve food production
Agriculture remains the backbone of South Sudan’s economy and the primary source of livelihood for the majority of its citizens. Despite having vast areas of fertile land, abundant water resources, and a favourable climate, the country continues to struggle with food insecurity. Every year, many families rely on food aid[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should strengthen local producers to fight higher food prices
Rising food prices continue to place enormous pressure on households across South Sudan. For many families, the cost of basic commodities has increased beyond what ordinary incomes can support. While global inflation, climate change, and regional conflicts have contributed to this challenge, South Sudan has an opportunity to address the[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Juba City Council should ensure cleanliness during the rainy season
The arrival of the rainy season in Juba brings much-needed relief from the scorching heat, but it also exposes one of the city’s most persistent challenges: poor sanitation. Heavy rains often leave streets flooded with stagnant water mixed with garbage, creating an unhealthy environment for residents. This situation calls for[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: South Sudan government should support farmers
Agriculture is widely recognised as the backbone of South Sudan’s economy and the main source of livelihood for the majority of the country’s population. With millions of hectares of fertile land, abundant water resources, and favourable weather conditions, South Sudan has enormous potential to become a food-producing nation. Unfortunately, despite[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should start an inclusive interparty dialogue
As South Sudan moves closer to the long-awaited general elections scheduled for December 2026, the need for an inclusive interparty dialogue has never been more urgent. The government, political parties, civil society organisations, faith-based groups, and other stakeholders must come together to discuss the country’s future and address concerns that[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should ensure free and open political space
As South Sudan prepares for its long-awaited elections, the government must take deliberate steps to ensure a free and open political space for all citizens and political actors. Democratic elections can only be credible when political parties, civil society organisations, the media, and ordinary citizens are allowed to freely express[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should strengthen farmers to fight food insecurity
Food insecurity remains one of the greatest challenges facing South Sudan despite the country’s enormous agricultural potential. Every year, thousands of families struggle to produce enough food due to limited support, poor infrastructure, climate-related shocks, and insecurity. If South Sudan is to reduce hunger and build a resilient economy, the[Read More…]
Strengthening education at the grassroots is key to South Sudan’s future
Education remains the foundation upon which every prosperous nation is built. For South Sudan, where the majority of the population lives in rural communities, strengthening education at the grassroots is not merely an option; it is a national necessity. While the government has made efforts to improve access to education[Read More…]
Government should focus on the full implementation of security arrangements
As South Sudan moves closer to the long-awaited general elections, one issue stands above all others in determining the country’s future: the full implementation of the security arrangements outlined in the revitalised peace agreement. Without a unified, professional, and accountable security sector, the aspirations for peaceful elections, national stability, and[Read More…]
Government should ensure transparency in tax collections
Taxes are the lifeblood of any functioning government. They provide the resources needed to build roads, support healthcare services, improve education, strengthen security, and deliver essential public services. In South Sudan, where the government is seeking to diversify revenue sources beyond oil, tax collection has become increasingly important. However, transparency[Read More…]
Government should pay civil servants and organised forces
The government of South Sudan must prioritise the timely payment of salaries to civil servants and members of the organised forces. For months, many public employees, including teachers, healthcare workers, police officers, soldiers, and other government workers, have endured long delays in receiving their wages. This situation is not only[Read More…]
South Sudan leaders should embark on dialogue
In recent years, South Sudan has continued to grapple with cycles of political tension, economic hardship, and fragile peace. Despite multiple agreements and repeated promises of reform, trust among political leaders remains limited, and citizens continue to bear the consequences of stalled implementation and recurring instability. What is urgently needed[Read More…]
Government should empower women in Business
South Sudan stands at a critical point in its economic development, where rebuilding livelihoods, strengthening households, and expanding national productivity depend heavily on inclusive growth. One of the most overlooked yet powerful drivers of that growth is women’s participation in business. If the country is serious about economic recovery and[Read More…]