By: Joseph Akim Gordon. Greetings to you and I wish to congratulate you upon commemoration of the 12th Anniversary of our independence. I am obliged to write to you this open letter, because, as an ordinary citizen, I have the right to talk or write to you so that you[Read More…]
OpEd
Urgent Need for a Land Registration Act in South Sudan: “Safeguarding Customary Land Rights and Mitigating Land-Related Conflicts”
By Gama Hassan Oscas Absence of a comprehensive Land Registration Act in South Sudan has contributed significantly to land-related conflicts and poses substantial challenges to customary land ownership. The lack of clear legal frameworks and mechanisms for land registration has created an environment of uncertainty and disputes. This critical legal[Read More…]
A simple problem that is far away from solution
By Joseph Ring Lang It all started when the Commander in Chief and Chairman of the SPLM/A Liberation Movement during the 21 years’ civil war had authorized the formation of community-based organizations in all SPLM/A controlled area(s) in South Sudan so as to help in the war efforts. Twic community[Read More…]
Today marks the third year after the birth of No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the print media house operated by young competent staff with the vision to be providers of information that fosters growth and development in all aspects. No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper is a South Sudanese Print Media Company[Read More…]
There is nothing about us without us
Many of us continue to wallow in self-pity when they see others doing well in life and we begin to think that God did not arrange for us a place on this earth. We give the challenges of life as the barriers or even excuses for everything. Why should we[Read More…]
As much as you have a dream, it also has you
Just close your eyes for a moment and think about what it is that you truly desire in your life, what type of relationships do you long for, and what kind of freedom are you seeking? What impact in this world do you want to have? That dream and those[Read More…]
The Shameful Culture of Uncles Delaying Burials for Personal Gain
By Gama Hassan Oscas In a society that prides itself on its values of compassion, empathy, and respect for the deceased, it is disheartening to witness a cultural phenomenon that tarnishes these ideals. I am referring to the disturbing trend of uncles of deceased individuals who, driven by a misguided[Read More…]
Something Fascinating
There was something fascinating about Tanzania’s Julius Nyerere and Sudan’s Jaafar Numeri. Nyerere took over Tanganyika peacefully from the British which was a Protectorate after the Germans were disposed from that colony following defeats in the First and Second World Wars by the Victorious Allies. Nyerere, then ruled Tanganyika which[Read More…]
The Fatality of Driving Under Alcoholic, Illicit Drug Influence
By: Joseph Akim Gordon Driving while impaired by alcohol or illicit drugs e.g., marijuana, cocaine and others, pose a significant threat to public safety. Substance use can impair perception, cognition, attention, balance, coordination, and other brain functions necessary for safe driving. Being impaired by drugs or alcohol has been linked[Read More…]
Juba City Council’s Neglect of Unhygienic Waste Disposal: A Serious Oversight
By Gama Hassan Oscas The Juba City Council’s failure to address the issue of improper waste disposal in residential areas is a matter of great concern. The prevalent practice of pouring dirty water, mixed with urine, onto the streets and public roads not only poses significant health risks to road[Read More…]
Better Spend Money to Treat the Sick Rather than on Funeral occasions
By: Joseph Akim Gordon Nowadays cases of deaths have multiplied, there are now few cases of festival like marriages, and other happy occasions, as such death is blind, many families are visited by cases of death many times. We are in a situation that when a relative becomes sick it[Read More…]
When you choose to be strong amidst difficulties
When we look at life critically, we realize that it is very unfair. It does not care whether you are weak or strong. It does not even care if you are rich or poor. It treats people equally and I will encourage you never to lose hope when it is[Read More…]
By Agoku Christine Taban South Sudanese celebrated their independence anniversary in various places with state leaders, such as Governors while others were joined by their ambassadors to foreign countries. It brought in a cordial interaction between leaders and the communities that they serve. Its pleasure for all the citizens in[Read More…]
The haves and the have-nots, this is the country we call our home
In my life, I have seen the face of God not in the physical or spiritual realm but in the way, he led us through the liberation struggle up to this far. God is really good. The only thing he did was give those who fought for our freedom the[Read More…]
Engineers or the constructors, whose fault?
By Esther Lohutuhureng In the Republic of South Sudan, there has been massive construction of buildings in almost all the cities in the ten states and the three administrative areas of the country. This rampant construction has been motivated by the country’s independence on July 9, 2011. The country has[Read More…]
July 9th, the D-day we bought with lives
As the country has commemorated 9th July, the Independence Day, permit me dear readers to bath this very important day with reminders, salutations and assurances of this peace we have at hand now. Firstly, I would be remiss if I do not salute the late Dr. John Garang de Mabior,[Read More…]
Coincident is no sufficient a word to view what Pope Francis has done. Analysts would substantiate it as a deliberate ember to conciliate South Sudan with a gift of a Cardinal for its independence anniversary. On 9th July 2011, South Sudan attained independence from the Khartoum government of Sudan, twelve[Read More…]
Independence Day Celebration: Honoring Our History and Future with Freedom
BY Oyet Charles Salfa South Sudan got her independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011. The World’s youngest county is bordered by Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic. Even after eleven years of her independence, the still depend on imported goods and[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Elusive Independence: A Nation Struggling to Find its Footing
By Gama Hasan Oscas As South Sudan celebrates its 12th independence anniversary, it is disheartening to acknowledge that the country has failed to achieve the true independence its people aspired to when they voted for secession from Sudan. While South Sudan emerged as a sovereign state, the harsh reality is[Read More…]
Silent and peaceful celebration of South Sudan’s 12th Independence anniversary was ideal. For many, occasions like this would be observed in public grounds with speeches from leaders and other dignitaries as well as traditional dancers presenting their arts, alas, we had covid-19 era event. In summary the event was decentralized[Read More…]