By Chol Peter Majoh There’s no rest in this life under the sun. If there’s any rest, I think that’s death. From birth to death, life is toilsome. It’s routinely about putting food on the table, paying school fees, clothing, sheltering, public service, and others. But those who have not[Read More…]
OpEd
It’s high time the two Sudanese military leaders released dead end of their struggle for power has cost lots of losses in human lives, property and time, without any gain on both sides. Up from the onset of violence in Khartoum on 15th April 2023, we have witnessed increase in[Read More…]
Africans promise heaven, deliver hell
For a good number of years now, a lot of money has been pumped into Africa but despite the billions of dollars and thousands of aid workers, the situation in Africa has gotten worse than ever before. The level of poverty has reached its highest peak. African leaders too, have[Read More…]
In the gov’t, the gov’t is good; but out of the gov’t, the gov’t is bad
Politicians are like children. Children cry and when they are given what they cry for, they can laugh when tears are still flowing down their cheeks. I swear, the politicians of South Sudan are destroying politics completely. They play it as if they are playing. When a politician is appointed[Read More…]
When life slams those doors before you
Sometimes the game can be really tough and before we understand why it is tough, it even gets tougher. People all over the world have something that they want to understand about this life. Why are things always hard and why does it get harder even when we are so[Read More…]
Leveraging youth associations
By Agar Mayor Gai-Makoon Encourage youth to try to discover who they are, not to try to fit in—Kishore Bansal Youth association is the theatre; politics is the play. Our youth are completely controlled by politicians through youth associations. And for this reason, associations have become avenues of[Read More…]
Zooming 50 years into the future from now, stands before us prospects of either a desert or a forest, depending on how we treat the environment, today. South Sudan lays at the axis of the desert and is therefore vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change. The environment is[Read More…]
Government’s inaction: Fueling the menace of “Niggers” in Juba, South Sudan
By Gama Hassan Oscas In the bustling city of Juba, South Sudan, a concerning and alarming trend has emerged in recent years – the rise of a group of young individuals, unruly juveniles branding themselves as “Niggers.” This group, composed mainly of disenchanted juveniles, has rapidly grown in size and[Read More…]
Fractured Bonds; The erosion of family cohesion amidst greed, jealousy
By Anna Akuch Maker In a world where the saying “Blood is thicker than water” once symbolized unbreakable family ties, the fabric of these bonds underwent a remarkable transformational decay. The belief that family stands as an unwavering pillar of support: irrespective of wealth or status, is being challenged by[Read More…]
Chaos on Juba’s streets: Urgent reforms needed to curb taxi and tri-cyclist anarchy
By Gama Hassan Oscas In the heart of Juba, a disturbing trend of lawlessness and recklessness has emerged among taxi drivers and tri-cyclists (commonly referred to as Racksher riders). This blatant disregard for traffic rules and the safety of fellow road users has plunged the city’s streets into[Read More…]
Humans have a common tendency of blaming God, the devil and any other external factor in negative circumstances, forgetting our own strays from rules that govern operations of existence. On committing a crime, the devil becomes our lead conspirator to the act, while our habit is at play. When poverty[Read More…]
Questioning the Legality of Arrest Warrants Issued by Traditional Chiefs in Juba, South Sudan
Gama Hassan Oscas In recent years, a contentious practice has emerged in Juba, South Sudan, where traditional chiefs from customary courts have been issuing arrest warrants that are subsequently endorsed by statutory courts and executed by the police. This trend has ignited a critical legal debate surrounding the legality of[Read More…]
The patience even when nothing is working
There is no doubt; each one of us is waiting for something out of life. This could be a child, job, good health, right partner or a better life ahead. In every corner of this country, everyone is struggling to at least hit his or her dream. But sometimes God[Read More…]
Parliament and ministry of justice embroils ensuing on Tuesday, over production and printing of copies of the interim national constitutional for members of the August House was an insight for the oversight body. So, up to this day, the national Assembly operated without printed copies of the interim national constitution,[Read More…]
South Sudan’s broken promises: Empty rhetoric and the betrayal of gender equality in leadership
By Gama Hassan Oscas In a world that strives for inclusivity and equal representation, South Sudan’s commitment to gender equality in leadership remains a shattered dream. Despite trumpeting their intent to increase women’s presence in decision-making positions from a feeble 25% to a seemingly bolder 35%, the government’s actions—or rather,[Read More…]
Thankfully, you have a problem to solve
Writing has helped me realize that a shrewder version of myself is accessible when I need that person the most. Problems too can reveal the real person in you if you need him or her the most. You can best remember the time when you were told that mom was[Read More…]
Why him and, not me
Something must be wrong with human beings. I do not know whether or not scholars who have studied human beings are aware of it. Most people, if not all, have rudimentary ideas, but bringing them to life is easier said than done. But when one person succeeds in bringing his[Read More…]
Deforestation for Charcoal Devastates Yei and Morobo Counties of Green Heart
By James Bilal Central Equatoria State, known for its bountiful natural forests and diverse ecosystems, is facing an alarming crisis that threatens its natural habitat. Yei and Morobo Counties, which lies within this plush expanse are witnessing the rapid and unsustainable cutting of trees, resulting in a devastating loss of[Read More…]
By Agoku Christine Taban (Guest Writer) In recent months, political parties, civil society organizations, international communities and other bodies have added their voices to the urge for the transitional government to expedite the implementation of the peace roadmap and ensure necessary policies are well-laid for the conduct of a successful[Read More…]
A dollar borrowed by an African is part of Africa sold
This continent has come a long way with a history soaked in blood. It has crossed rivers and climbed valleys. It is a story of people who preached for years with the gospel of self-hate. This history has been rewritten several times and given certain names. Africa as a continent[Read More…]