The tragic killing of a tea seller allegedly by a drunken member of the organized forces is a painful reminder of the urgent need to strengthen discipline and accountability within our security institutions. While authorities have acted swiftly to apprehend the alleged culprit, the incident underscores a deeper challenge that[Read More…]
Editorial
South Sudan’s continued delay in enacting a Family Law leaves women, men, and children in legal limbo. Though a draft Family Law Bill exists, it remains shelved awaiting review, debate, and the political will to move forward. This inaction has far-reaching consequences that cut across gender justice, child protection, and[Read More…]
Women are the bedrock of South Sudan’s agricultural sector. They cultivate the land, feed families, and sustain communities. Yet, their invaluable contributions remain largely undervalued and severely under-supported. It is past time for the government to step up. We must empower women farmers, strengthen their cooperatives, and protect them from[Read More…]
South Sudan’s roads are the lifelines that connect the capital, Juba, to its states and counties. They facilitate the movement of goods, services, and people, underpinning the nation’s economic growth and social cohesion. Yet, despite their importance, many of these roads remain insecure and in disrepair, threatening commerce and everyday[Read More…]
Across Juba, the proliferation of unlicensed slaughter sites has become a silent public health crisis. These operations, often tucked within residential neighbourhoods, operate without oversight, using stagnant and contaminated water to wash carcasses. The result is a breeding ground for disease, threatening not only consumers but entire communities. This situation[Read More…]
People should differentiate political parties from communities After the prominent figure from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) quit, it went viral on social media, with many expressing different views. The political figure who later declared his own party explained in a press statement why he left the party as[Read More…]
The South Sudan government must rescue the youth through the enterprise fund. Despite being clearly outlined in the peace agreement, little has been done to ensure that the enterprise fund gets started. The relevant institutions should kickstart the process and ensure that it is realized to rescue the bigger population,[Read More…]
The South Sudan government, and the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs in particular, should use necessary means to achieve peaceful disarmament. As this country experiences instability in some parts of the areas due to the spread of arms among the communities, there is a need for peaceful disarmament. This[Read More…]
Government must consider timely payment of salaries Timely salary payments is a fundamental expectation in any workplace. However, when salaries are delayed, the consequences can be destructive, affecting employees’ financial stability, mental well-being, and overall workplace dynamics. Civil servant suffers as financial hardships mount, morale declines and trust disappear. The[Read More…]
It is seven years since the Revitalized Agreement for the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) was signed. As such, the country stands at a critical juncture. The nation cannot afford another cycle of delay and betrayal. The recent address to the United Nations General Assembly by Vice President[Read More…]
As liquidity crises continue, the South Sudan government should mobilize more funds in cash and clear the salaries of civil servants and organized forces. Paying them through banks with limited or no cash subjects them to more suffering since it is always hard to get your salaries on time as[Read More…]
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…]
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…]