The recent condemnation by the United States Embassy of the looting of a World Food Programme (WFP) boat in New Fangak is a chilling reminder of the growing risks faced by humanitarian workers in South Sudan. When those entrusted with security turn into perpetrators of extortion and theft, the very[Read More…]
Editorial
The invitation from Chief Administrator of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) to the youth leaders from Jonglei State to visit Pibor town for a peace rally remains crucial. This visit will allow the youth from Jonglei State to interact freely with the youth from Pibor and understand their challenges[Read More…]
South Sudan’s justice system is buckling under the weight of delays, backlogs, and uneven deployment of judges. Disturbingly, survivors of gender-based violence and other crimes wait years for their cases to be heard while perpetrators walk free. Often emboldened by a system too slow to act. This crisis cannot continue.[Read More…]
Drug abuse is gradually eating away the future of South Sudan’s youth. In Juba, it is becoming a silent national crisis that need immediate attention. Lately, the city and its outskirts have witnessed a surge in the use of harmful substances such as tramadol, morphine, cough syrups with codeine, amphetamines,[Read More…]
A vote for peace must be a promise kept
The Transitional National Legislative Assembly’s adoption of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) should be more than a ceremonial gesture but a solemn promise to the people of South Sudan. For a country ravaged by decades of conflicts, displacement, and fractured governance, the symbolism of this motion[Read More…]
While South Sudan remains under the transitional and extended leadership, a question of whether it is part of democracy remains unanswered as delays for democratic elections surface now and then. Acknowledging the relevant peace agreement that ended the 2013 crisis, the desire for democratic election is within the citizens; however,[Read More…]
It is long overdue for South Sudan’s leaders to emphasize literacy as the cornerstone of national progress. However, in the digital era, literacy must go beyond the ability to read and write. The commitment by the Vice President for the Service Cluster, Josephine Lagu, to work with the Ministry of[Read More…]
The recent ambush of United Nations peacekeepers in Western Equatoria is a grave and unacceptable breach of international norms. UNMISS recently issued a statement confirming an incident where armed elements intercepted a patrol and went on to seize a cache of weapons and ammunition. Thankfully, all peacekeepers returned[Read More…]
When South Sudan’s Minister of Health, pledged to strengthen service delivery at Juba Teaching Hospital, many citizens must have breathed a sigh of relief. At last, they hoped, the country’s leading health institution would receive the attention it deserves. While the pledge to support is always gesture, it must not[Read More…]
As torrential rains continue to submerge vast areas of South Sudan including Pochalla, Fangak, Akobo, and Panyijiar among others, the urgency of government action has never been clearer. Communities are stranded, homes destroyed, and livelihoods washed away yet the silence from key institutions is deafening. The Ministry of Humanitarian[Read More…]
The coming together of cattle keepers and the farmers within Central Equatoria to dialogue should be taken seriously to yield fruits. When the herder-farmer dialogue is conveyed, meaningful conversations are expected to heal wounds created by the previous conflict. The conference between farmers and cattle keepers convened in Terekeka must[Read More…]
Pension funds must be given to the right owners
While the idea of a pension fund becomes like a political statement on most government occasions in South Sudan, there is a need to ease its implementation to benefit the owners. A pension fund provides benefits for employees upon retirement. The money helps the workers to plan their future spending;[Read More…]
Assigning the first daughter to the president’s special programmes docket needs to reflect services delivery. This time, the government and the office of the president in particular must outline and ensure that the envoy for the special programmes made a visible impact on the citizens. Although the position was first[Read More…]
Time for dialogue to end escalation of armed conflict in Yei
The Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) and the National Salvation Front (NAS) tragically reminded the citizens that the country is still trapped in violence instead of peace. This reminder came in the form of a joint press statement issued on August 16, 2025, detailing their coordinated assault on[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Dialogue must prevail to save the peace
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…]
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…]