All sorts of agonizing circumstances tend to hit the Revitalised Transition Government of National Unity like objects harshly pulled by a magnetic force of gravity. Each passing day comes with troubles of its own, since December 2013 conflict outbreak. First the unknown gunmen, then, communal conflicts and road attacks. But[Read More…]
OpEd
Statement of the Government of the Republic of South Sudan at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
Thursday 26th September 2024 , New York Delivered by: Hon. Ramadan Mohammed Abdallah Goc Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates Ladies and Gentlemen, At the onset, allow me to extend warm greetings and congratulations on behalf of H.E. President Salva Kiir[Read More…]
Who does the government belong to?
By Ustaz Mark Bang The answer is that the government we all know, whether from here in South Sudan, Africa, or the world, belongs to you, him, or me. Don’t ever think dully, my brother or sister that it belongs to Mr. C or D; never, it’s us, and[Read More…]
Love your neighbor as you love yourself (Part Two)
By Ustaz Mark Bang Whenever you’re making a choice between things, you aim for the best or you choose the most quality of them for yourself without considering others; in the same way, if you wish to show kindness to another, give them the best of what you have:[Read More…]
Abortion is a deeply contentious issue, particularly when it involves the life of an innocent child. It is important to recognize that every life has value. If you find yourself facing an unplanned pregnancy, consider giving birth and exploring all available options for support rather than resorting to abortion. Many[Read More…]
Grass grow and wither
By Ustaz Mark Bang The notion that people’s rise and fall are primarily due to their own thoughts and actions is a complex philosophical topic that thinkers throughout history have debated. There are several perspectives to consider. From an individualistic standpoint, the idea holds that people are largely responsible[Read More…]
Shame on me, a master’s degree student
This story will shock you! I was given two weeks’ break from the University and also two weeks’ leave from my work place. I thought about where to go and spend the two weeks. I looked at spending them in Juba. I concluded it wouldn’t materialize since I was very[Read More…]
It is so sad that civilians were ambushed along the Nimule Highway while travelling to Uganda by bus. This kind of insecurity along the Nimule highway which is one of the economic lifelines is not good since the entire country depends on this road for business purses since other roads[Read More…]
Love your neighbor as you love yourself (Part One)
By USTAZ MARK BANG We are not truly taking this word in the sense that our people see it and do it. If it were to be the time when our people committed themselves to selflessly fighting for you or me, we would never experience this era of mischief-making.[Read More…]
As Northern Bahr El Ghazal state sets strategies to address gang-related crimes, the architecture must know that success of the exercise lies in inclusion of all stakeholders and the use of “change” mechanism. This is not only Northern Bahr El Ghazel problem, every major town in the country grows its[Read More…]
The large population in South Sudan is experiencing widespread hunger, despite support from humanitarian agencies. Today, hunger is a more pressing issue than the gun attacks happening across the country. People are struggling due to high market prices, as they are unable to rely on their farms to alleviate the[Read More…]
Teacher, what does election mean and how is it done? A student asked me
During teaching at Peasants’ Children School at the outskirt of Juba, a 14-year-old boy asked me for what election means and how it is done. I tell you, I felt ashamed as if I were the one who cold-bloodedly killed democracy in South Sudan. But because I could not stand[Read More…]
The leadership that God intended: Man with leadership principles, life and sacrifice THEME, GOD’S CHOICE!
By Rev. Nathaniel G. Aduotdiit. God is a living being and, as such, should be seen and treated equally, just like man, who was created in his image and resemblance. He has a choice, that is, the right to choose between one person or the other; he makes decisions[Read More…]
Freedom is not really free (Part Two)
By USTAZ MARK BANG This struggle may be a moral one, or it may be a physical one, and it may be both moral and physical, but it must be a struggle. Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did, and it never will. Find out just what[Read More…]
On that day, some Peters will deny Jesus Christ
Do you know a man called Jesus Christ? Soldiers asked Peter, a prominent disciple of Jesus Christ who walked on water at the invitation of Jesus. “I do not know him completely”, Peter replied. For the third time, he denied Jesus Christ, but he shortly recalled what Jesus had told[Read More…]
Freedom is not really free (Part One)
By USTAZ MARK BANG Freedom from what? Our selves or one another? Some would say that to be free costs, and so what is the price of freedom? To be truly free, we must not be who we are or who we have created to coexist with where we[Read More…]
Why hide my tribe?
Is it a crime to have a tribe? Isn’t it natural? I am in Nuer land. I must pretend I am a Nuer, though I am naturally born a Dinka, I must hide that. I must hide because I need to live. In that land, Nuer are the only human[Read More…]
Unpaid medical internships in public hospitals, a modern-day kind of slavery
By Gäng Buoch Jr I don’t intend to compare the horror of the actual slavery to how medical interns are being treated in South Sudan today, as clearly, no one owns the interns, but there are several factors of similarities considered here. Medical interns are mentally drained and subjected[Read More…]
Restoring integrity in Education
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot Kudos to Awut Deng Achuil for restoring hope where it had been lost. For years, South Sudanese have struggled to trust their leaders, with many promises remaining unfulfilled due to a lack of proper implementation. When I first heard you speak about curbing examination[Read More…]
SPLM is not a party material
I almost fainted when I heard the news of extension of elections to 2026. One of the annoying things is to be led by a leader of someone’s choice. I had wanted to choose a leader of my choice, but unfortunately, the presidency shocked me. I voted in the 2010[Read More…]