OpEd

In Juba and across South Sudan, video halls popularly known as Nadi have become a fixture of daily life. They are everywhere: in residential neighborhoods, market centers, and busy streets. For many families who cannot afford a television set, these halls provide an affordable alternative, offering football matches, movies, and[Read More…]

Life in Juba has become increasingly difficult for ordinary citizens. Every day, families struggle to afford basic necessities such as food, water, transport, and rent. The rising cost of living in the capital is no longer just an economic issue; it is a national concern that requires urgent government attention.[Read More…]

“Waat Adol Community to Host Historic Peace Conference in Pagor Payam of Cueibet County, Lakes State, 16 March 2026”

By Engr. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol  ‎‎11 March 2026 — The Waat Adol Community will convene a historic Peace Conference on 16 March 2026 in Pagor Payam to advance reconciliation, unity, and sustainable development across Pan Waat and surrounding communities of Gok Community. The conference is set to bring together[Read More…]

Church Leaders should Strengthen Peace Efforts as Civilians Called to Return Home

  As leaders continue to call on civilians to return to their respective homes following recent tensions, the role of church leaders in peace building has become more important than ever. In times of uncertainty and fear, religious institutions often stand as pillars of hope, unity, and reconciliation within communities. Across[Read More…]

    South Sudan stands at a crossroads. Our Constitution promises equality, dignity, and protection for all citizens, yet women and girls continue to live under the shadow of violence, exclusion, and silence. Parliament cannot continue to delay the passage of laws that safeguard half of our population. Every day of inaction[Read More…]

Article Title (36): God exists in the heavens, the eternal, everlasting Creator of all, Jesus Christ our Lord. Sermon Title: I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, Maker of heaven and earth, the eternal everlasting Jesus Christ our[Read More…]

Paying Salaries and Fighting Inflation Must Be the New Governor’s First Priority

The new governor of the Bank of South Sudan assumes office at a critical moment marked by rising market prices and growing economic hardship. The immediate priority must be clear: ensure the timely payment of salaries to civil servants and organized forces. Teachers, healthcare workers, police officers, and other public[Read More…]

Peace Begins with Us: Why Citizens Must Lead Stability Efforts in South Sudan

As South Sudan continues to navigate economic hardship, insecurity, and political uncertainty, many citizens place all responsibility for peace and development on the shoulders of political leaders. While leadership plays a crucial role, lasting stability cannot come from the top alone. It must begin with ordinary citizens who choose unity[Read More…]

The continued bloodshed across South Sudan is a painful reminder that peace remains elusive for millions of citizens. From local communal clashes to confrontations involving organized armed groups, the cycle of violence has cost countless lives, displaced families, and stalled national progress. The government must take urgent and decisive action[Read More…]

Newly reappointed Finance minister must focus on paying civil servants and Organized forces

As South Sudan paints it Ministry of Finance with new leadership, expectations are high that urgent economic realities will take center stage. With food prices rising across markets in Juba and other states, civil servants are once again bearing the burden of delayed and irregular salaries. The new finance minister[Read More…]

South Sudan government should provide support as well as imposing measures to ensure that the already announced free education become effective in schools. In the previous year, the initiative of free Education in private schools faced a lot of challenges as some were reported to be charging heavy fees. However,[Read More…]

  In the streets of Juba, too many orphaned children sleep under shop verandas, in unfinished buildings, and along busy roads. They wander through markets looking for food, protection, and hope. Exposed to hunger, disease, abuse, and exploitation, these children are fighting to survive instead of preparing for their future. This[Read More…]

It is time for the parties to act and ensure that free access to humanitarian agencies and workers is implemented. Despites several promises by both the government and the opposition respect the humanitarian agencies and their workers report of abuses continue to surface. As conflict persist in some part of[Read More…]