Kiden Stela Mandela Women’s participation in politics is essential for the development of democratic societies. When women are considered in political leadership, they bring varied standpoints and experiences to the table, resulting in more knowledgeable decision-making. Women’s political partaking also leads to policies that are supplementary and inclusive and[Read More…]
OpEd
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a widespread issue that affects, mostly women worldwide. In South Sudan, many of the cases go unreported either the victims don’t know how to report them to the relevant authorities or because there are no reporting centers. It is critical to recognize that reporting on GBV[Read More…]
Oil curse, the blame game – a disaster in the making
By Joseph Ring Lang The Oil Curse After independence from Sudan, we in the Country which is now called South Sudan inherited the pipelines that were transferring Crude Oil from Southern Sudan to Northern Sudan where it reaches international markets through Port Sudan. Originally, it was Northern Sudan that[Read More…]
The alpha and omega of this land
You can lose anything in this country before you get it. This country has its owners, the alpha and omega of the land. The men who make money and still don’t know what to do with it! You failed to get that job, right? It wasn’t your fault. You actually[Read More…]
President Salva Kiir is set to host Sudanese leaders in Juba next week. This could be the first time the aggressive leaders could meet in months. The planned meeting presents an opportunity for both parties in the Sudan conflict to forge a way to end the conflict that has ravaged[Read More…]
Which political party will win 2024 elections?
By Joseph Ring Lang The incoming election which is towards the end of 2024 is the first of its kind since the Independence of South Sudan from Sudan on July 9th, 2011. As such, there are no reference points for predicting who will win the first Elections in a[Read More…]
The truths that motivational gurus will never tell you
There is nothing like a positive sum game. All shows up when the reality hits that every kind of person you meet leads two different lives. You have got friends who are too good to you but bad to other people. This is one person playing different games with the[Read More…]
South Sudan won’t fight hunger amidst oil, gold revenue misshapes
By Kiden Stela Mandela South Sudan is amongst the richest countries in the world endowed with abundant natural resources, yet the citizens are trapped in abject poverty. God has blessed our country with oil, gold, diamonds, cement, copper and fertile soil for agricultural development, with which there would never[Read More…]
Gender in the bush
By Joseph Ring Lang (From the folklore stories of the Jieng/or Dinka) It is related that on a certain date during unrecorded year, a lion and a lioness were roaming in the Savannah bush – half hungry. While moving they reached near a spot where the bush lane[Read More…]
Don’t trade your privilege for material possessions
By Abraham Kuch luiny Akuot In today’s consumer-driven society, it’s easy to fall into the traps, equating material possessions with success and happiness. We are bombarded with advertisements that tell us we need the latest gadgets, the trendiest clothes, and the most luxurious cars to feel fulfilled. But in our[Read More…]
Blame not boda-boda cyclists, but females for accident-proneness.
Human actions are greatly coordinated by the presiding organ known as the brain which instructs the whole body on what to do. It is an intelligent organ that translates a signal sent to it by sight, smell, touch or even imagination and quickly responds within shortest time, sending back refined[Read More…]
There is no sick person that takes his medication for fun
If you are really sick, you must learn to take your medication as prescribed by your doctor. You cannot go past the doctor’s prescription to quicken the healing process because you may kill yourself. This is about us. Africa for centuries lagged behind and the reasons have always been “poor[Read More…]
Creativity is an inherent gift of God to humanity since existence and has no attachment to witchcraft or sorcery, though most often misconstrued. To brand or label the 23-year, old Andrea Angelo Atoroba’s innovation as an act of evil practice doesn’t warrant any acceptance and should stop. In one of[Read More…]
A letter to unborn [Part 7]
Dear unborn children, Hoping that this letter finds you in good mood. I’m here for the eighth times to bring to you the latest development in your broken world. But don’t expect something interesting from me this time. I understand that these words hurt and I’m sorry but I have[Read More…]
The power of hope in God; the true path of safety
By Abraham Kuch luiny Akuot I came to realize that hope is a powerful force that drives us forward, even in the darkest of times. It gives us strength to persevere and the belief that there is something greater waiting for us on the other side. When it comes to[Read More…]
End inter-communal violence
By Kiden Stela Mandela Intercommunal conflicts are threatening the security of citizens more than civil war in the country, the government must take decisive action to bring the practice to an end. The genesis of these cyclic conflicts can’t be traced as sporadic revenge attacks continue, mostly among[Read More…]
Don’t be too quick to judge, you are not God
It is very hard for people to mind their own business and in most cases, people like pointing fingers where they are not needed. Sometimes someone’s success story is another’s failure story. And guess what, this is the story of us. There is nothing we can do about it. Stop[Read More…]
Are you dealing with someone or is someone dealing with you?
If you are dealing with someone, you are safe, but if you are being dealt with, there are two things involved. Either that person kills you or locks you down to fail for life. If he locks you down to fail for life, you are safe because you may succeed[Read More…]
Disband Gumbo, Lologo gang camps
By Kiden Stela Mandela The government must institute an action plan to dislodge Gumbo and Lologo gang-infested areas which continue to lead to merciless attacks on citizens in Juba. Moreover, perpetrators of crimes in these areas are young people and youth between 14-30 years, who could lead meaningful lives[Read More…]
The imperative of pre-arrest investigations: mitigating false confinement and legal consequences
By Gama Hassan Oscas In South Sudan, as in many jurisdictions worldwide, the power vested in law enforcement agencies to arrest individuals is a solemn responsibility. While arrests serve the critical purpose of maintaining public safety and ensuring justice, their misuse can have devastating consequences. This legal opinion delves[Read More…]