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…]
OpEd
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…]
“Education is not something you can finish” Isaac Asimov
By Tap Badeng Education is a continuous process, a lifetime school and a house of learning one cannot exit from so long as they are still breathing on the earth. Therein lies the secret to becoming a great leader, educator, and honorary academic: to commit to reading because the spare[Read More…]
You cannot discuss malaria with a mosquito
By Malek Arol Dhieu Chinua Achebe once said, when a hunter becomes a historian, history will always favour him. When you sit down with a mosquito and discuss how to eradicate malaria, what comes to your mind? What can you expect from mosquito? Of course, the eradication of malaria is[Read More…]
National Economic Forum, corruption
By Agar Mayor Gai-Makoon The most important factor that Minister Bak Barnaba did not mention in his address about the forthcoming National Economic Conference (NEC) is corruption. It is a factor that most of our sitting government officials rarely talk about. But deep in their hearts, I am sure[Read More…]
Exposing the flaws in the population estimation survey
Gama Hassan Oscas The unveiling of the South Sudan population estimation survey, which purports a total population of 12,444,017 individuals within the nation’s borders, has raised more than just eyebrows—it has ignited a blaze of criticism and skepticism. The report, spearheaded by Isaiah Chol Aruai, the chairperson of the National[Read More…]
It is found that now days, some medical professionals are involved in committing homicide in South Sudan which is not a reputable move. Health professionals such as doctors, clinical officers and nurses are supposed to be the ones giving advice on dangers of abortion to ladies under 18 years[Read More…]
Mushroom Farming for its Nutritional, Medicinal, High Market Values
By Joseph Akim Gordon Mushroom faming is not all that popular in South Sudan, in most cases mushrooms are collected from the wild in South Sudan, people are acquainted with agricultural production, dealing with production of crops of cereal that is maize, sorghum, rice, millet and vegetable like tomato, okra,[Read More…]
“A scathing indictment: Juba’s prison system as a haven for injustice and inequality”
By Gama Hassan Oscas In a nation where justice is meant to be blind and impartial, the stark reality of Juba’s prison system presents a chilling contrast. This legal opinion piece delves into the deeply troubling phenomenon where the underprivileged and marginalized form the majority of Juba’s central prison inmates.[Read More…]
A letter to the unborn [II]
Dear future generations and unborn children, I hope all is well with you. It has been long since I last sent you the third of this letter. I have not been writing to you, not because I’m tired of writing. We are home and life is very hard here.[Read More…]
Building a Great Nation
By Akol Arop Akol GOVERNMENT: For a nation to become great, some things should be combined together in order to develop politically, economically and socially. Making a nation great, starts with the government which has leadership capacity to care for the people. That kind of a good leadership prioritizes the[Read More…]
A job done too late, incomplete
By Joseph Ring Lang For a number of days in the month of August 2023, in a period approximately three consecutive days (3), the traffic was logjam on Gudele Road in Juba. The cause of the logjam was an area which is roughly one (1) kilometer long – in the[Read More…]
The Fruits of True Spirituality: Unmasking Modern Fake Churches and Self-Proclaimed Prophets
By Gama Hassan Oscas In the realm of modern Christianity, a disconcerting trend has emerged, wherein self-proclaimed prophets and fake churches lay claim to divine authority through demonstrations of extraordinary gifts like speaking in tongues, casting out demons, healing the sick, and prophesying. However, it is crucial to understand that[Read More…]
I’m trying my best to become a founding uncle
I thought “uncle” was an English word only meaning a brother to one’s father or a brother to one’s mother; little did I know uncle is someone’s backup in anything he needs in life. The first time I began beginning to know the non-dictionary meaning of uncle was in 2012[Read More…]
An Open Letter to National Minister of Finance and Planning
By Khon Ajang Akol Dear Minister Dr Baranaba Bak Chol Subject: Addressing the Economic Crisis and Strengthening the South Sudanese Currency. I hope this letter finds you well as you assume your new role as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of South Sudan. I write to[Read More…]
Seeking for justice
Dear Editor, My name is Lona, I am 23 years old, frustrated, abandoned, expectant mother living in Juba. I fell in love with a man, and he promised to marry me. I believed in his words and one day he invited me to his residence, we made love, and I[Read More…]
Urgent need for tougher Legislation to combat public smoking in South Sudan
By Gama Hassan Oscas The alarming prevalence of public smoking in South Sudan has become a pressing concern that requires immediate action. Despite the global shift towards stricter smoking regulations and designated smoking areas, South Sudan lags behind in implementing effective measures to protect its citizens from the harmful[Read More…]
South Sudan at crossroads ahead of the 2024 elections
By Umba Peter Bosco Internalization of peace and security in the era of globalization is becoming increasingly important, although ambiguous. This phenomenon is exacerbated by the devastating Western hegemony which often has implications on local efforts to achieve community peace and security. Politicization of humanitarian and developmental interventions also creates[Read More…]
Living on almost nothing in a country of plenty
In the past fifty years, more than $1 trillion in development-related aid has been transferred from rich countries to Africa. This money came with many problems. The question is still the same, has this assistance improved the lives of Africans? From the top to the bottom, Africa has been[Read More…]