By Malek Arol Dhieu Who knew there would be wars after independence in South Sudan except the one who knew there would be wars? Who knew there exactly would be wars except those who planned to cause them? That day, that particular day when the flag was raised to fly[Read More…]
OpEd
Why foreign aid is not working for Africa Over the years, dollars, in billions, have been pumped into Africa and there is little or even nothing to show for it. In fact, aid is malignant, deadly. It is the problem! If the world has one image of Africa, it is[Read More…]
What would President Salva promise again during the 24th Convocation?
By Malek Arol Dhieu Of all the promises made by President Salva Kiir Mayardit during the 23rd Convocation of the University of Juba, two outmanoeuvred; a promise to pave all the roads within the university and another promise to employ graduates on merit. Neither of these promises was fulfilled, and[Read More…]
Dear unemployed graduates, take a look at yourselves
By Malek Arol Dhieu It’s difficult to measure education in South Sudan because “some” graduates appear educated when far and uneducated when they prove their graduateship. I don’t know what kind of version in education makes graduates strong in paper work and weak in verbal work. It’s undeniable that the[Read More…]
Well done Central Equatoria State parliament
By Maring Lu-Jokudu Na-Minteng I would like to sincerely congratulate the parliament of Central Equatoria State for putting the executive this time on their toes. The MPs have redeemed the ailing image of the Central Equatoria State Parliament from being manipulated by the Executive and powerful individuals. The legislature is[Read More…]
Learning to fight your own battles
By Ngor Khot Garang The world is a very wicked place. Here exists many problems with little or no solutions at all. It could be some struggles after something and it is not working. You hope that one day something good will happen. Maybe after graduation the situation will never[Read More…]
What immunity does V8 drivers have?
By Malek Arol DhieuWhen you see V8 drivers driving, it is as if they are driving in a trafficless world! So reckless and juncaceous as if they are licensed to drive so!When you see a V8 car stopping at a jamming point, it is either the driver just dreamt last[Read More…]
There are days when you feel like giving up
By Ngor Khot Garang In my daily hustle and bustle for a daily bread, there comes a time when I feel ashamed of myself. I try this and it brings me down to my knees leaving me asking for forgiveness even when I innocently don’t know what wrong I have[Read More…]
Can peace be maintained by the same formula it was calculated?
By Malek Arol DhieuA forced peace is wilder than a spontaneous peace, in that it needs a million appeasements to get maintained. It took Governor Rin Tueny Mabor a hectic month chasing peace in and across the eight counties of Lakes State until he finally caught it.Having peace at hand,[Read More…]
long serving civil servant and Anya-nya one veteran
By Taban Gabriel Dark shadow has eclipse upon the people of Yei and Kakwa community in particular as they struggle to come into terms with the unanticipated demise of a long serving civil servant and Anya-nya one veteran Michael Modi Apollo. Modi 84, commonly referred by intellectuals and community members[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Another Jesus Christ appeared in Gogrial East county By Kiden Stela Mandela A national Member of Parliament (MP) has taken the law into his hands by destroying a religious symbol which is contrary to the bill of rights. It means the country’s lawmakers don’t respect the rule of law which[Read More…]
Don’t wait to be rich to give
As a result of the crippling economy and ever increasing financial constraints, the culture of giving which a few years ago was greatly valued seemed to be in the wane and this is not only affecting people who earn their living through begging but the entire nation as everyone is[Read More…]
Life is hacked just like an account
By Malek Arol Dhieu There are those things you always want to remain between you and yourself, and if God knows everything like the Bible says, then your second party may be Him. Privacy or secrecy is as important in life as it hides things unpleasant to others to one[Read More…]
Under which Article does Gen. Salva Mathok burned Seventh Day Adventist church?
By Santino Koor Mayen Aru I would like to inform the public that we members of Seventh-day Adventist Church have come to witnessed that we are taken out of context by different churches and community leaders who does not understand the doctrine of Seventh-day Adventist, what happened in Aker-Abuok residential[Read More…]
Nothing lasts
By Ngor Khot Garang Have you ever come across an adage that “Every human being has his or her day?” If you haven’t yet, it is still fine but it is true that there will come a time in your life when God will intervene and turn your life around[Read More…]
Never vote unwisely, promised the dying man
By Malek Arol DhieuThere is a saying goes “when they are talked about, people are killed and when they are left, they destroy people”. To me, they should be talked about so that when people are killed, they are killed for nothing, but the truth.On hearing his constituency representatives campaigning[Read More…]
The Contributions of Dr. Francis Mading Deng to South Sudan and Abyei
PART SIX: THE SECOND MARGINALIZATION OF ABYEI How Abyei got left out of the peace dividends Mawien Deng So, all that you have said relates to the first part of history repeating itself, and that is your role in the peace process, which parallels your role in the Addis Ababa[Read More…]
The Contributions of Dr. Francis Mading Deng to South Sudan and Abyei
PART FIVE: BACK TO WAR AND THE SEARCH FOR PEACE Mawien Deng You often say that history has repeated itself on Abyei. In what way has history repeated itself over the situation in Abyei today? Francis Mading Deng History is repeating itself in two interconnected ways. One is my contribution[Read More…]
The Contributions of Dr. Francis Mading Deng to South Sudan and Abyei
PART FOUR: HOW ABYEI GOT MARGINALIZED Bol knew that I was in the country. The fact that a message on Abyei would go to him without my name concerned him. So he came promptly. It was not easy to persuade him for us to go home and try to reconcile[Read More…]
Punish empty promise givers! Discourage liars
Lamentations from traders in Juba – particularly small-scale traders have been aired out almost daily because of the unfair treatment that they receive from the Juba City Council. Small scale businesses owners have reported that they are taxed unfairly. One time, a respondent said, “I have to hide from these[Read More…]