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…]
OpEd
To cure students’ failures in SSSCE
The national ministry of education must train the examiners on the right format of setting the national exams. It is sad that the curriculum has been changed but the setting of examination has not changed. Both in the ministry and down in the schools, exams are set in the old[Read More…]
An appeal to City authorities to restore existing Juba’s Waterways to allow the flow of water.
As I walk through the streets of Juba each morning especially in Gudele and Hai-Referendum, I feel struck by a profound sense of concern and helplessness. The clogged water pathways, overflowing drains, and residents walking through stagnant pools of water has become an unavoidable reality that weighs heavily on my[Read More…]
Secure South Sudan’s Borders Now
Members of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) are right to demand urgent action on South Sudan’s borders. A nation without secure and recognized boundaries risks not only its sovereignty but also the safety and dignity of its people. As lawmakers from across the ten states and administrative areas voiced[Read More…]
Our National Basketball Team: A Temporary Setback and an Opportunity for the Future
Although I usually do not write about sports, and despite being a follower of both local and international basketball, my analytical experience regarding the performance of our national team in the AfroBasket tournament is limited. Nevertheless, the disappointment of the fans after the team’s early exit with a record of[Read More…]
It is hope that holds Sherikat together
Sherikat is a combination of many small activities that add up to bigger ones and of course, there is nowhere in South Sudan where people are happier than Sherikat. You don’t find that joy in Amarat or Juba-na-Bari or Jebel, where most of the country’s wealthy politicians live. Here,[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…]
Uganda’s Actions in South Sudan: A Test of Sovereignty and a Betrayal by the Leadership
When Uganda’s People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) recently crossed into Kajokeji County and launched an unprovoked military assault that displaced civilians and reportedly killed South Sudanese soldiers, the response from our nation’s leadership was, at best, muted — and at worst, seemingly condoned. What with the UPDF Chief’s handshake with the[Read More…]
THE HOUSE OF BROTHERS: A STORY OF BETRAYAL AND HUNGER
In a vast land blessed with rivers, fertile soil, cattle, and oil, there stood a great house known as the House of Brothers. It was built by their father after years of struggle and sacrifice. The father had only one dream: that his sons would live in peace, share[Read More…]
If Dr John Garang Was Alive
If Dr John was alive today, what would he say ? Would he walk through the streets with quiet disappointment, or would he still speak with the bold conviction of a visionary ? Would he be proud of what has been built, or would he ask with deep concern why[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…]
Beyond Mobile Money: South Sudan should adopt “Government Payment Cards / Swapping Cards” to Solve Cash Problems
By: Bek Dhuorjang Chol The Central Bank of South Sudan’s recent notice on 18th July 2025 announced the acceptance of Mobile Money as legal tender, mandating digital salary payments for civil servants and promoting mobile money platforms such as MTN MoMo, Zain mGurush, and Digitel DigiCash. This marks a[Read More…]
People Have Been Patient and Silent for So Long
For so long, people have carried pain in silence. They have endured hunger, loss, and broken promises without raising their voices. They have waited, waited for change, for fairness, for dignity while those with power looked away. This silence has not been weakness. It has been survival. It has been[Read More…]
How much exactly does the world’s five richest men own?
The list of the world’s five richest men was just released on August 1st, 2025, and the amount of money these men hold is insane. It is a kind of money that separates one species from another. It draws a line between gods and mortals, between those who make history[Read More…]
Nyak, why are you the first born child?
The mother rat sent her baby rat. It rained too much that day. Their house was taken by water. They had no place to live. The mother cat was their neighbour. Her house was not taken by water. The mother rat decided to request the mother cat to accommodate them.[Read More…]
Peace Cannot Be Forced
It Is Born from Understanding, Forgiveness, and the Sacrifice of a Community. In a world where conflicts often erupt and violence is seen as a solution; it is crucial to remember that true peace cannot come by force. No amount of military strength, political pressure, or external control[Read More…]