By Kamal Al-Hedai Indeed, calamities and hardships reveal the true nature of people, and I do not say the nature of men alone, because women too have their own nature and worth. Although the atrocities committed by the Khartoum army and their criminal brigades in Madani and its surrounding[Read More…]
OpEd
Listen! Our market is too dominated by foreign traders. We are living dangerously!
By Peter Pal Chuol The recent retaliatory attacks and looting of innocent Sudanese’s shops by a few South Sudanese was unfortunate and condemnable. Not condoning the atrocities committed against our people by the Sudanese Armed Forces that were not criminal, but because, the Sudanese in our country are refugees and[Read More…]
Change comes like a blink of an eye
By Malek Arol Dhieu I almost laugh when I see informed people waiting for the solutions when they themselves are the solutions. South Sudanese are waiting for what is waiting for them. They are the change that South Sudan longs for, and I find no reason why South Sudanese[Read More…]
Be a free thinker and don’t accept everything you hear as truth
Ustaz Mark Bang I’m sick to death of people telling me about how clever they are without demonstrating the activation of a single lonely brain cell. Don’t tell me to think for myself, show me some evidence you’ve ever had an original thought. Don’t tell me to be critical, show[Read More…]
Nation Talks
As South Sudan’s oil production resumes following a temporary halt due to insecurity challenges in Sudan, there is an urgent call for transparency and accountability in the management of the country’s oil revenues. With the reopening of oil production, the government should implement new regulations to address issues related to[Read More…]
Sanctions, Development, and Peace: Charting a Path Forward for South Sudan
By Paul Taban South Sudan, a nation born out of decades of struggle, continues to navigate the delicate process of nation-building amidst internal and external challenges. Among these, the imposition of sanctions on South Sudan by various international actors has emerged as a critical issue. While often justified as[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Cholera is a grave threat to human life, often leading to fatalities within just 24 hours of infection. With over 17,581 cases reported across the country as of January 7, 2025, and a case fatality rate of 1.5%, certain areas, particularly Rubkona County, are experiencing alarming outbreaks. Urgent action is[Read More…]
Nothing is worse than a leader who cares about himself
By Ustaz Mark Bang There are many people who are selfless, kind, & caring. They have to learn not to be selfless, kind, & caring towards those who want to use & drain them, but they are more than willing to utilize their generosity for those who are deserving.[Read More…]
Political Parties’ Reviviscence
By James Aniceto Batikayo As we commemorate the Comprehensive Peace Agreement 2005, looking into the future for 2026 General Elections, which is a short while from now, there are important tiny issues that we, people of South Sudan, should pay close and strict attention to and see how their[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Last week, the head of state directed the Ministry of Finance to pay civil servant salaries. These directives came just after the resumption of the Oil flow as Sudan lifted its force majeure. This sounds positive if put into action, however, sometimes statements are announced by top leadership just to[Read More…]
The moment you become arrogant, you stop learning.
By Ustaz Mark Bang Many arrogant people think very highly of themselves because of what they have achieved, comparing it to the outside world to boast about their own opinions and desire to be far above others. They monopolize conversations, that what they say is best around the whole[Read More…]
Will the Reopening of the Refinery Benefit South Sudanese?
By Mogga Loyo South Sudan, a nation rich in oil reserves but grappling with economic instability and conflict, has long faced significant challenges in utilizing its natural resources to benefit its population. One of the most prominent developments in recent months has been the government’s announcement of the reopening of[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Subnational violence/attacks in South Sudan remain risky for the people despite the peace agreement signed in September 2018. Since then, the agreement has increased inter-ethnic violence, attacks, and threats across the country, as parties remained separated and their minds occupied with mutual distrust. The situation has been made even worse[Read More…]
People don’t leave bad jobs, they leave bad managers
By Ustaz Mark Bang It’s true the manager can make or break a business, but to use the word “always” is wrong. People don’t “always” do anything. People are selfish and usually work for their own best interest; the best manager in the world may be able to reduce[Read More…]
Shisha in South Sudan, a growing trend
By John Majak Deng What is shisha? Shisha, also known as hookah or waterpipe smoking, involves inhaling flavoured tobacco smoke that is filtered through water. The process begins with placing tobacco (often mixed with molasses or glycerin) into a bowl at the top of the hookah. The tobacco is[Read More…]
Nation Talks
South Sudan has made notable progress in promoting women’s political participation under international, regional, and sub-regional frameworks. The adoption of a 35% gender quota under the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) represents a significant step forward. Women now occupy 32% of ministerial[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Government institutions operate hierarchically, with directives flowing downwards from the national to the state level, and ultimately to the Payams and Bomas. However, in practice, power remains concentrated in the hands of a few, leading to top-down control and limited local autonomy. This centralized system contributes to economic hardship, widespread[Read More…]
VIPs versus the less privileged [Part 2]
There are only two classes in Juba and you know where you belong. Blame the government or anything because it won’t change the fact that each day one gets to live here is a gift, unmerited. The most privileged men of Juba buy fancy cars from Japan and estates abroad[Read More…]
Illiteracy is the number one promoter of ignorance (Part Four)
By Ustaz Mark Bang Believe it or not, if you’re throwing a fit, you lack empathy. Thus, you also lack intelligence. You can take all the tests you want, but if you’re absolutely clueless about how the world is working around you, you don’t know anything. I’m not saying this[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Inter-communal violence in South Sudan extends beyond sporadic conflicts; it is a persistent cycle fueled by economic hardships and other factors. This violence is often orchestrated by powerful politicians who manipulate vulnerable communities for their own gain, using tactics like child abduction and cattle raiding to further their agendas. The[Read More…]