There is no doubt, it is too expensive to be a South Sudanese. And it gives a sense of relief when we are in continual denial of this fact. Each day, we find something to either blame or appreciate as a way of escaping this reality. We are a people[Read More…]
OpEd
Have you ever been issued a cheque and you got the bank account empty?
One beautiful morning, my phone vibrated and when I looked at the screen, the sight of the digits made my heart jerk. The number was so special that I guessed it must belong either to President Salva Kiir Mayardit, VP James Wani Igga or any of the Vice Presidents. I[Read More…]
The Impact of Marrying a Divorcee
By Joseph Akim Gordon It is obligatory for man and woman to live together as husband and wife after the completion of customary obligations. For those who are religious, the marriage will be blessed through matrimony that binds them together; they become one body. Nobody can separate this relationship except[Read More…]
We need to re-visit our economic policies
By Tong Akok Anei Mawien Worldwide economic work is based on the activities done domestically; financial control in every sector counts as a contribution to economic improvement; these activities include control and empowerment of small-scale businesses, price control, and tax control. In the equation of export and import, when the[Read More…]
Sudan is a country where the entire world is yearning for calmness and peace to return. But not where other leaders want to take it as an opportunity for promotion on the battlefield. This is the time for the Mediation team leaders to focus on strategies for reconciliation and conflict[Read More…]
Kenyan Security Raids Using South Sudanese Plate Numbers: A Diplomatic Conundrum and Implications for South Sudan
By Gama Hassan Oscas The recent incident involving Kenyan security forces clad in plain clothes using vehicles bearing South Sudanese private plate numbers to conduct raids at the residence of the son of former President Uhuru Kenyatta has ignited a storm of controversy. This action has raised serious questions about[Read More…]
After 12 years of independence but still without clean drinking water
By Ajak Diing Deng South Sudan has celebrated its 12th year of independence this year, but its citizens still lack access to clean drinking water. The majority of people in South Sudan rely on water tankers owned by foreign companies to access clean drinking water, creating an unsustainable situation for[Read More…]
Measures to Stop Proliferation of Arms in South Sudan
By Joseph Akim Gordon The proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) is recognized as an obstacle to development, in addition to facilitating criminal and armed violence. SALW are used to facilitate sexual and gender-based violence and to reinforce violent, gendered social norms. Proliferation of arms in South Sudan is[Read More…]
By forming a joint committee involving Water Tankers Association and South Sudan Urban Water Corporation, Central Equatoria State government has now taken the right step. This is something that would have been done in the first place, before passing through tribulations and citizens throwing their animosity on the acting mayor.[Read More…]
The Legal and Moral Quagmire of Racial Profiling by South Sudanese Immigration Officials
By Gama Hassan Oscas Introduction: The plight of many light-skinned South Sudanese who endure brutality and discrimination at the hands of immigration officials is a deeply concerning and morally troubling issue. The use of skin color and height as determining factors for an individual’s nationality is not only unjust but[Read More…]
The SPLM should open its third eye
By Malek Arol Dhieu I was a partisan, but as we speak, I have taken a neutral position, and this is my right. No one should tamper with it. It should not shake SPLM why elections are longed for. Elections are longed for, not because they would sweep away the[Read More…]
When life closes every door
By Ngor Khot Garang At times in life when nothing is working out, patience begins to wane. I have seen this with men who were energetic with promising future. I mean people who have given themselves to God and surrendered everything they have to God only for that God to[Read More…]
THE HINGE OF OUR ECONOMIC RECOVERY IS LEADERSHIP
By Tong Akok Anei Mawien It has been years in row and no changes in economic Situations of South Sudan rather than keeping on worsening. If there are sure leaders out there ever, that have led or leading our financial institutions, I don’t know whether they asked themselves these questions,[Read More…]
Let us Discourage Abortion as It is Equal to Murder
By: Joseph Akim Gordon Abortion is the removal of fetus or killing of unborn baby in the mother’s womb through medical operation or taking a drug to remove unborn baby. You accepted to have sexual relationship with man; the end result is that you will conceive. if you want sex[Read More…]
Children Born of Taboo: The Legal, Social, and Cultural Implications of Incestuous Relationships in South Sudan
By Gama Hassan Oscas Introduction: The concept of incestuous relationships is considered taboo in many societies worldwide, including patriarchal communities like South Sudan. The birth of a child resulting from incestuous unions raises complex questions about the child’s belonging, identity, and the role of the perpetrator as a father. In[Read More…]
Concept of Leadership and its quality
By: Joseph Akim Gordon The management of an organization or institutions must have sound leadership because it is through good leadership the goals or objectives can be achieved. Therefore, leadership is a process of management that influence an individual or a group of people ‘s behavior for achieving specific goals,[Read More…]
Elections and public doubt
By Agar Mayor Gai-Makoon In close to seventeen months, South Sudan will go to polls. This will be our first ever elections to be held in an independent South Sudan. While the people long for a better country, their hopes are intricately tied to the elections. Through elections, the people[Read More…]
Why every mentor mentions CONFIDENCE
One time, a robot was asked, what do you think is the difference between you and man? The robot said, the difference is that a man has soul, but I lack it. An excellent answer a man would not give if he were the one asked. My credit goes to[Read More…]
To be a South Sudanese is a cocktail of many things
Whatever I thought I knew about myself and the past of my country, or where I live is soon made redundant once I think about my future and that of the country. I have always wanted to know why home has been unkind. Why the suffering and pain. Why there[Read More…]
Watch Out!
By Peter Pal Chuol Did that capture your attention? Albeit yes! But wait, what are we watching out against? You will find out shortly, just read on. Let me start with a Bible verse and specifically Matthew 7:15 which states that, “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in[Read More…]