By Isaac Chol Aguer   When I was a student in Sudan’s public schools, no school year passed without a visit from the “inspectors” sent by the Ministry of Education. To us students, these visits felt like surprise raids. But to the school administration, they meant only one thing: emergency.[Read More…]

By Bek Dhuorjang Chol   Subject: Review of the Mandatory Haircut Policy for Schoolgirls in South Sudan. Dear Hon. Dr. Kuyok Abuol Kuyok I write with profound concern regarding the 2007 policy mandating compulsory haircuts for schoolgirls in South Sudan. While its stated aims promoting academic focus, gender equality, and discouraging[Read More…]

Dr. Moyi Harry Ruben   Banking concept has been evolved since the rapid development of information technology. Nowadays almost all over the world, retail banking concept is well-orchestrated name which has indeed added a new feather to the games of banking lexicon. The introduction of retail banking in globally has[Read More…]

By Sebit Edward   Over a decade after independence, South Sudan remains in a troubling political limbo – where the promise of peace is constantly undermined by the self-preservation instincts of leaders. Despite multiple peace agreements, transitional governments, and regional interventions, the country remains stuck in a cycle of elite[Read More…]

Two weeks ago, precisely on July 9, 2025, we celebrated our country’s fourteenth Independence Day Anniversary. We raised our flag high, singing songs of freedom, hope, and a new beginning. This independence, born of decades of immense sacrifice, courage, and fierce determination to overcome oppression and marginalization, was our ultimate[Read More…]

By Nyariay Kic   On most occasions, ninety percent of a team’s win is dedicated to the team leader. Yes, I agree every member solely passionately exercises their role. However, you could be a good driver but without a road map of the new site, you could lose direction. Relatively,[Read More…]

By Deng Chol   South Sudan’s armed forces are at a turning point. With the appointment of General Dau Aturjuong as the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), there is cautious hope for long-overdue reform within one of the country’s most troubled[Read More…]

There is an old story, told by the French philosopher Albert Camus, about a man named Sisyphus. You may have heard of him if you are a book lover. According to the myth, Sisyphus had committed many wrongs against the gods, and for his punishment, he was sentenced to a[Read More…]

By Isaac Chol Aguer This article follows my earlier piece titled “Deporting Citizens… and Smuggling Garbage” published on July 6, 2025, written before the official statement issued by South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In South Sudan, rumors have a short lifespan before becoming official statements. Last week, I addressed[Read More…]

  By Isaac Chol Aguer   In South Sudan, gunfire no longer startles anyone. It has become part of the country’s daily rhythm and in a place where armed groups outnumber paved roads, silence itself is the most suspicious sound. Roughly a year ago, a man known to residents of[Read More…]

By Deng Chol   In the bustling streets of Juba and the dusty alleys of capitals of states, unsettling sights haves become all too common. Children, some as young as five, fending for themselves, sleeping on cardboard, begging for food, and dodging dangers most adults would find unbearable. These are[Read More…]

Leadership demands physical maturity. A leader must be physically fit. King Saul was elected as a king just because of his physical fitness. He was a giant man. In many cultures, a leader is expected to be a man or woman with strong muscles. He/she should not appear weak. Sometimes,[Read More…]

By Deng Chol   In South Sudan, education is supposed to be a right for every child, yet, in reality, it has become a privilege enjoyed by a few who can afford it.  As private schools continue to grow in strength and reputation, majority of children, especially from poor and[Read More…]