By Kiden Stela Mandela In no country is corruption in any form legalized. Governments worldwide have established legal instruments to deter, criminalize, and punish those who engage in it. Similarly, the government of South Sudan has legal frameworks and jurisdictions intended to combat corruption. However, the country lacks well-functioning institutions[Read More…]
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South Sudan’s Budget Delay: A Constitutional Stress Test
South Sudan’s Transitional Constitution is unambiguous: the fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30 of the following year, and the nation must operate within an approved budget that has passed through all levels of review. Yet on February 3, 2026; barely four months before the fiscal year’s close,[Read More…]
Defections are the Deadliest Disease Facing Our Nation
Kiden Stela Mandela Political defection has become the order of the day in our country. It is increasingly clear that our continued cycle of violence is fueled by these constant shifts in loyalty. The wars that broke out between 2013 and 2016 were largely driven by power-sharing disputes among leaders;[Read More…]
Warring Parties Must Listen to the Calls for Cessation of Hostilities
Across our nation and beyond, the sound of guns has too often drowned out the voices of reason, dialogue, and humanity. Once again, warring parties are being asked to listen to the calls for a cessation of hostilities. This appeal is not coming from a single group or institution; it[Read More…]
Leaders Must Cease the Rhetoric That Incites Violence Against Civilians
Across the nation, the words of our leaders carry immense weight. When that speech becomes reckless, inflammatory, or deliberately divisive, it risks igniting a fire that civilians ultimately pay for with their lives, homes, and livelihoods. In a fragile society, careless rhetoric is not merely irresponsible it is a clear[Read More…]
Renewed Violence A Challenge to South Sudan’s Development
Renewed violence has been one of the greatest challenges facing South Sudan since its independence in 2011. Despite the country’s rich cultural diversity and abundant natural resources, repeated cycles of conflict have caused immense suffering for ordinary citizens. Today, it is essential to speak honestly about the causes of this[Read More…]
IT IS DIFFICULT TO STEAL IF THE BOSS IS A THIEF.
By Ustaz Mark Bang A “Feared” Leader is not a Leader. He may be in a supervisory role, but what he really is, is a “Target”. Subjects will try and try again to remove that which they “Fear”. They will never believe him, have confidence in him, or trust him.[Read More…]
SPLM Calls for Unity in Yei as Party Prepares for 2026 Elections
Story By James Innocent The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) on Thursday held a one-day symposium in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, calling on party members to strengthen unity and mobilize grassroots support ahead of the 2026 general elections. The symposium was officially opened by Emmanuel Taban Seme, the[Read More…]
Cultural Festivals: Preserving Identity, Promoting Unity
In a nation as diverse as South Sudan, culture remains one of the strongest pillars holding communities together. Festivals like these stand out as powerful reminders that traditions when celebrated openly and proudly can unite people beyond politics, borders, and generations. Two years ago, the Kakuwa Cultural Festival emerged as[Read More…]
The recent incident in Ayod County, Jonglei State alongside a disturbing pattern of threats against humanitarian agencies has left the public in a state of deep concern. These agencies exist for a singular, vital purpose: to alleviate the suffering of South Sudanese citizens caught in the crossfire of conflict and[Read More…]
A Line That Must Not Be Crossed
South Sudan’s conflict has entered yet another dangerous phase; not through new battlefield offensives, but through a deliberate assault on humanitarian space. The reported order demanding that aid organizations surrender their vehicles in Jonglei is not a mere administrative abuse. It is a direct attack on civilians who depend on[Read More…]
When will parties in armed conflict respect humanitarian agencies?
The recent incident in Ayod County of Jonglei State and other incidents where humanitarian agencies are subjected to fear have left the public wondering. The Agencies in a nutshell, help both armed government and armed opposition forces simply by helping the suffering people of South Sudan due to conflict and[Read More…]
Who will Protect Civilians When Youth Gangs Control the Streets?
By: Esther Aurelio Agira If you walk through the streets of Juba today, one disturbing reality is impossible to ignore: these groups, made up of young people, some as young as 14 and others up to 25 years old, move in clusters and call themselves “Niggas”. Armed with panga, knives[Read More…]
Special court to determine prosecution’s request for protection of witnesses
By Yiep Joseph The special court trying Puot Kang and the seven co-accused, including Suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny, has concluded presentations from witnesses that do need protection. On Wednesday the sixth prosecution witness, Sgt. Mayen Kuol Chan, special bodyguard of the late SSPDF commander Major General[Read More…]
MP raises concern over unpaid salary
By Lodu William Odiya A lawmaker at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly has raised concern over unpaid salaries for civil servants and the organized forces for several in 2025, as well as persistent liquidity crises in the commercial banks. Boutrus Alison Magaya, Member of Parliament for Maridi County, Western Equatoria[Read More…]
SSOA reaffirms commitment to peaceful, democratic election
By Chol D. Johnson Members of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful and democratic elections. The vow was made on Tuesday, according to a statement issued after the top party members organized a New Year dinner in Juba. Addressing the media on the sidelines of[Read More…]
Wrong Reasons for Joining the Military
By: Esther Aurelio Agira In many countries, people join the military for a variety reasons, including economic necessity, access to educational, and personal development. Sometimes, military service becomes the only available option when a family cannot afford to pay for college. However, the situation in South Sudan is different. Many[Read More…]
Community Chiefs/Kings: Pillars of South Sudan’s Independence
By Engr. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol Community Chiefs/Kings were the great force behind the achievement of South Sudan’s independence by the SPLM/A. The Community Chiefs/Kings liberated this country through the leadership that implemented the “Wech-thar policy” (Sending youths to join the SPLA by force), though it was a forced policy[Read More…]
Women’s Political Inclusion Hinges on Enforceable Gender Reforms
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s fragile transition will not deliver genuine women’s inclusion unless enforceable gender reforms secure the 35 percent quota across political and peace institutions, an advocacy organization has warned. In a 2025 Women Data Fact-sheet, the Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice argued that the commitments[Read More…]
DILEMMA: Surrounds amendment of peace agreement
By Alan Clement Different stakeholders expressed different views as some parties to the peace agreement reached a resolution to amend the peace agreement in order to allow election as scheduled. Civil society and human rights activists have warned that proposed amendments to South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement could strip the[Read More…]