By Theem Isaac Machar Africa is a continent that historically, the land of bravery, talents, strength, and tolerance, has been for generations a land of ignorance, where a lack of one voice reigns and a lack of self-discovery abounds. It is with no regret that Africa is still where[Read More…]
OpEd
TÜRKİYE CELEBRATES CENTENNIAL REPUBLIC DAY
October 29, 2023, marks the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of Türkiye proclaimed under the leadership of Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. On this occasion, we are celebrating our Republic Day together with our citizens and friends all over the world. I would like to extend my sincere[Read More…]
Gen. Akol Koor Kuc: The Enigma of Intelligence, Charisma and Excellence
By William Chol Deng For the last few months or even years, Gen. Akol Koor Kuc has been on the receiving end of endless and relentless propaganda, misinformation, gossips, fabricated and concocted stories and outright lies intentionally designed to damage his reputation and somehow to convince the President of[Read More…]
Don’t create negative theories against others
It is easy to judge people especially when they are going through some difficult moments of their lives. People simply think that those who are poor are just the way they are because of poor life choices, or they are lazy. Others think that those who are enjoying their early[Read More…]
If I’m to copy someone’s struggle, then it is that of my father
My heart is very strong. I’m fathered by someone who lost his parents at age 3. He was surviving on God’s mercy. Any time any material disappeared from the house, no one other than him could be accused. Any time food was brought and given to children to eat; my[Read More…]
GERD is not only a predator of darkness, but also a predator of famine
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a gravity dam on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia under construction since 2011. It is located in the Benishangul-Gumuz Region of Ethiopia about 45 km east of the border with Sudan. On the 10th of September 2023, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Dr[Read More…]
Escaping the menaces of drug addiction and alcohol abuse
By Deng Akoldit Ajuong Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person’s brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug. Substances such as alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine are also considered drugs. Someone who[Read More…]
Juba City has gained a reputation for being one of the dirtiest cities in the world. Garbage-filled streets and littered public spaces have become a common sight. On Monday, the spokesperson of the National Legislative Assembly John Agany blamed the Ministry of Environment and the City Council for lacking beautification[Read More…]
STATEMENT BY THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE IN SOUTH SUDAN ON THE OCCASION OF THE SADC’S ANNUAL ANTI SANCTIONS DAY – 25 OCTOBER 2023
BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION During the 39th Summit held in August 2019, the 16 Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) designated 25th October as the date on which the SADC Region would, each year, collectively reiterate its call for the removal of all forms of[Read More…]
This country, born of blood and souls, gives us an apt learning aid to maneuver peaceful endeavors to resolve discords rather than sliding back to violence. An attack on the national army doesn’t justify the pursuit for peace but it rather aggravates the misery of civilians in the vicinity, which[Read More…]
Causes of Business Failure in International Marketing
By Dr. Moyi Harry Ruben International marketing is seen as a multinational process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of ideas, goods, and services to create exchanges that satisfy national and international individual and organizational objectives. It is a function of culture and marketing practices[Read More…]
The world of endless problems
Existence of evil in the world today is very appalling and some religious scholars had it that something must be really wrong with our world or the decision to create the world and its living creatures wasn’t properly made by God. Every year there are several catastrophes including manmade ones[Read More…]
They think I am a soldier
I’m not a soldier. In fact, I would be a soldier if the civil war were still continuing. I’m a middleborn and, middleborns and lastborn were the ones forcefully recruited into the then SPLA. If there were a few firstborns recruited, then it was either there was no one else[Read More…]
The search for small heavens in our big hells
I thought growing up, that hell was some kind of a place reserved for sinners or sometimes those who go to the bar on Sundays. I was also told that those who prayed constantly would have another place where they would never lack anything, a beautiful place in the fullness[Read More…]
Let us protect the National Coat of Arms
By Deng Akoldit Ajuong South Sudan is a sovereign country that gained its independence in 2011 with five important National symbols. These are the National Coat of Arms, the National Flag, the National Anthem, and the National Currency. On behalf of the citizens, we thank the Ministry of Information, Communication,[Read More…]
A Critical Misunderstanding of Contracts of Service and Contracts for Service
By Gama Hassan Oscas In the context of labor and employment law, a fundamental issue plagues South Sudan: the alarming confusion surrounding the distinction between “contracts of service” and “contracts for service.” This misunderstanding exists not only among employers and employees but also extends to labor officials and members of[Read More…]
The roles of diplomatic missions overseas; what is in the lens perspective of South Sudanese
By Bona Bol Biar Wel “Diplomacy is the art of communicating and negotiating with international organizations or other countries for mutually beneficial results as well as maintaining peaceful relations.” It is actually a critical tool for impacting international relations as it plays an integral role in terms of intercountry interactions. Theoretically, diplomacy[Read More…]
Breaking Down the Walls of Justice: Crisis in Nimule’s Legal System
Gama Hassan Oscas A society’s strength is intrinsically tied to the fairness, accountability, and effectiveness of its legal system. Recent events in Nimule, a town on the border of South Sudan and Uganda, have brought to light a profoundly disturbing breakdown in the local justice system. The abuse of[Read More…]
God is still in control
Sometimes we truly don’t understand what wrong we have done to deserve everything that we innocently go through in this life. We don’t even understand why God doesn’t give us a break in this painful life. The never-ending struggle and pain make it easier for us to believe that God[Read More…]
Heading an elephant and carrying a giraffe at hand simultaneously
I tasted the flavour of journalism in the depth of medicine, and I found it hard to transfer to journalism to do it as a main course to excel in. The taste is sweet, adorable, and magnetic and so are the mentors who encourage me to continue writing alongside my[Read More…]