Dr. Moyi Harry Ruben   Banking concept has been evolved since the rapid development of information technology. Nowadays almost all over the world, retail banking concept is well-orchestrated name which has indeed added a new feather to the games of banking lexicon. The introduction of retail banking in globally has[Read More…]

By Sebit Edward   Over a decade after independence, South Sudan remains in a troubling political limbo – where the promise of peace is constantly undermined by the self-preservation instincts of leaders. Despite multiple peace agreements, transitional governments, and regional interventions, the country remains stuck in a cycle of elite[Read More…]

Two weeks ago, precisely on July 9, 2025, we celebrated our country’s fourteenth Independence Day Anniversary. We raised our flag high, singing songs of freedom, hope, and a new beginning. This independence, born of decades of immense sacrifice, courage, and fierce determination to overcome oppression and marginalization, was our ultimate[Read More…]

By Nyariay Kic   On most occasions, ninety percent of a team’s win is dedicated to the team leader. Yes, I agree every member solely passionately exercises their role. However, you could be a good driver but without a road map of the new site, you could lose direction. Relatively,[Read More…]

By Deng Chol   South Sudan’s armed forces are at a turning point. With the appointment of General Dau Aturjuong as the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), there is cautious hope for long-overdue reform within one of the country’s most troubled[Read More…]

There is an old story, told by the French philosopher Albert Camus, about a man named Sisyphus. You may have heard of him if you are a book lover. According to the myth, Sisyphus had committed many wrongs against the gods, and for his punishment, he was sentenced to a[Read More…]

By Isaac Chol Aguer This article follows my earlier piece titled “Deporting Citizens… and Smuggling Garbage” published on July 6, 2025, written before the official statement issued by South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In South Sudan, rumors have a short lifespan before becoming official statements. Last week, I addressed[Read More…]

  By Isaac Chol Aguer   In South Sudan, gunfire no longer startles anyone. It has become part of the country’s daily rhythm and in a place where armed groups outnumber paved roads, silence itself is the most suspicious sound. Roughly a year ago, a man known to residents of[Read More…]

By Deng Chol   In the bustling streets of Juba and the dusty alleys of capitals of states, unsettling sights haves become all too common. Children, some as young as five, fending for themselves, sleeping on cardboard, begging for food, and dodging dangers most adults would find unbearable. These are[Read More…]

Leadership demands physical maturity. A leader must be physically fit. King Saul was elected as a king just because of his physical fitness. He was a giant man. In many cultures, a leader is expected to be a man or woman with strong muscles. He/she should not appear weak. Sometimes,[Read More…]

By Deng Chol   In South Sudan, education is supposed to be a right for every child, yet, in reality, it has become a privilege enjoyed by a few who can afford it.  As private schools continue to grow in strength and reputation, majority of children, especially from poor and[Read More…]

By Agany Jeremiah   For many years, a large number of South Sudanese have unknowingly celebrated Independence Day using the wrong version of our national flag. But this year marks a powerful shift as 99% of citizens proudly raised and celebrated under the correct, official flag of South Sudan. In[Read More…]

In 2018, Akon, American born singer of Senegalese origin, announced plans for a futuristic African city and it was expected to cost $6 billions. Akon had imagined an Africa that was so beautiful that anyone can make it without having to work harder. He left behind his successful career as[Read More…]

On June 22nd, just days ago, the world stood for a promising young man who had everything ahead of him, life and a whole lot of beautiful things. Diogo Jota, a talented soccer player who played for Liverpool, as he walked down the aisle to marry the love of his[Read More…]

By Isaac Chol Aguer   “There’s nothing more dangerous than the growth of that parasitic weed called pride…” Nietzsche said that long before a country called South Sudan existed. But if he were to pass through our streets today, he’d nod in understanding. Pride? Yes. We are a country of[Read More…]

By Gabriel Patrick Lagu   ‎Maybe we are still badly distorted with the illusion of freedom or still Arabised, who knows? The selfish ones could be hindering the real life of a free South Sudan….. Whatsoever! ‎Real Nationalism lies in the depths of the hearts which belongs to those who[Read More…]

By Isaac Aguer   In a country like ours, we’ve long grown used to being raw materials for international headlines. A famine here, a clash there, and a side story about a little boy dancing to a traditional tune in a torn pair of trousers in a forgotten village —[Read More…]

We have been told several times, that if you are running after something, all you need is just work for it. Wake up before the sun rises and work harder than everyone else, and someday, just maybe, you will make it. That is what motivational speakers tell us. It is[Read More…]

By James Aniceto Batikayo   I had the honor to attend the first peace talks in 2012 at Addis Ababa and the talks that culminated in the Revitalized Agreement on Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R. ARCSS) 2018. In this regard, I wish on this big historic occasion of[Read More…]