The recent revocation of appointments of key allies of Riek Machar from the Transitional National Legislative Assembly and Council of Ministers by President Salva Kiir has left many citizens uneasy considering the already fragile political landscape. The timing and targets of this latest move raise concerns about the durability of[Read More…]
Editorial
A promising step toward financial digital transformation in South Sudan
The preparation to launch the National Payment System by the National Communication Authority and the Bank of South Sudan is a pivotal step towards modernizing our economy. Their readiness to roll out a secure and efficient digital payment infrastructure signals progress in building a more transparent, convenient, and reliable financial[Read More…]
Education, Labor Ministers Must be honest to the MPs that represent the people
South Sudan’s governance is facing a reckoning. The nation is at a crossroads, and the latest action by the Transitional National Legislative Assembly may be the clearest sign yet that the cracks in our governance can no longer be ignored. The Transitional National Assembly’s plan to summons of four ministers;[Read More…]
Breaking South Sudan’s cycle of gun violence
Gun violence in South Sudan is getting out of control, claiming a staggering 877 lives in just six months according to the latest One Citizen Network for Democracy (OCND) “Truth Lab” report. The scale of this crisis mostly fueled by cattle raids, ambushes, and lawlessness raises not only an alarm[Read More…]
Time to monitor market prices
In South Sudan’s free market structure, the inconsistency of prices for goods has stubbornly remained the most consistent characteristic of the market. They continue to puzzle consumers and business owners alike across major trading centers, defying the logic of currency fluctuations. While fuel prices tend to reflect changes in the[Read More…]
The recent call on the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) to buy crude gold from local miners in Eastern Equatoria must be implemented During this week in the meeting with BoSS officials, the Governor of Eastern Equatoria State (EES), Louis Lobong Lojore, urged the officials to purchase gold directly[Read More…]
The Government of South Sudan collected substantial non-oil revenue. A welcome pivot from its dependence on crude exports in a country striving to rebuild and redefine its future. Such strides in revenue collection should have provided a beacon of hope for the citizens especially civil servants and[Read More…]
Editorial
The recent directive by the Central Equatoria State Council of Ministers to evict squatters from Juba’s graveyards is a commendable and necessary step towards restoring dignity and respect to these sacred burial grounds. Sites meant for solemn farewells and spiritual reflection have been encroached or repurposed into informal settlements, often[Read More…]
Editorial
Recently, the Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport and Immigration (DCRNPI), issued a standing order banning officers and Non-Commissioned Officers from processing passports and nationality documents on behalf of citizens. That was on July 22nd, 2025 to be precise. The move was both bold and commendable but the for the[Read More…]
Editorial
It was both extraordinary and encouraging when South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) announced collection 112 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) in non-oil revenue within the first 15 days of July. What stands out even more is the wider context; the SSRA raised a total of 984.4 billion SSP in non-oil[Read More…]
As parliament reopens, officials must respect summons
When key ministers from the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU) (TNLA) fail to respond to parliamentary summons, it is not just a procedural misstep but obstacle to transparency. Such actions undermine and insult the country’s constitution and undermine accountability especially when ministers entrusted with public service refuse to[Read More…]
Editorial
The Bank of South Sudan’s recent directive recognizing mobile money as legal tender signifies a progressive and historic policy shift in the country’s financial systems; however, it needs backup policies. While the country continues to grapple with the liquidity crisis, most experts propose electronic payment to reduce dependence on cash.[Read More…]
Editorial
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) were recently praised by residents of Mangala payam, Juba County in Central Equatoria for their humanitarian outreach. They provided clean water and also conducted critical surgeries ranging from hernia repairs to goitre removals. To the residents, these efforts were a remarkable display of compassion[Read More…]
Editorial
The situation unfolding in Magwi County is a direct result of chronic failure in South Sudan’s preparedness for displacement, return, and land use conflicts. After the eviction of cattle herders by the Ugandan government, many are reported to be planning to temporarily settle in Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria[Read More…]
Editorial
The brazen attack on Sunday of Maj. Gen. Stephen Warikozi a decorated scholar and Director for Research and Transformation in South Sudan’s National Police Service is more than a troubling incident. It is a pervasive signal that something is fundamentally amiss regarding public safety in Juba and South Sudan at[Read More…]
Editorial
As the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) sets to reopen on Wednesday, 16th July, there is a need to prioritize budget deliberations rather than political discussions. Although the 550 parliamentarians were drawn from different parties to the 2018 peace agreement, the political focus during the resumption of the business will[Read More…]
EDITORIAL
Provision of safety and security by the government to communities that have surrendered their firearms and those forcefully disarmed must be a priority. Reports of continuous cattle raids, such as one on Sunday, at a cattle camp in Achongchok, Tonj North County of Warrap State, are heartbreaking. An act that[Read More…]
Editorial
President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s directive to the Central Bank leadership to initiate reforms and deter “kickback” tendencies at the institution must not be taken lightly. Kickbacks could be the reason for the persistent obnoxious gap between hard currency exchange rates in Central Bank visa-vi that in the black market. A[Read More…]
Editorial
Armed youth in the country must comply with South Sudan Defense Forces by handing over firearms voluntarily to avoid unpalatable repercussions. Possession of firearms in a country is a monopoly of the government, entrusted to only security and law enforcement agencies, those out of this line do so illegally. Traditionally,[Read More…]
Editorial
As land policy is being developed, governments from national to Bomas, must consider conflict free areas when allocating plots to avoid breeding bloodshed. This notion emanates from none ending nature of land related conflicts, the world over. Ukraine-Russia war over Crimea, Israel-Palestine war over West Bank, are just few examples[Read More…]