By Gama Hassan Oscas In a startling move, the South Sudan Parliament passed the National Elections Act 2012, Amendment Bill 2023, which has raised serious concerns about the future of democracy in the country. This bill grants the elected president the unprecedented power to appoint 5 percent of legislators, undermining[Read More…]
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When you chase life and you are left farther behind
I have been to the hospitals, and I have also shared a room with a dying person. I have seen families struggle with virtually nothing to save the life of their only son and most times, it ends with tears and pain. Most times, it is not about how much[Read More…]
No leader has yet understood why Pope Francis chose a Fiat car instead of a V8
By Malek Arol Dhieu Six months later after His Holiness Pope Francis was ushered into the most prestigious car, V8, but refused and entered a taxi car to shepherd him to the Presidential Palace, none of the leaders, especially the President and his five Vices, took time to ponder over[Read More…]
Win or lose, survival of the fittest in a savaging world (Part 3)
This time, I was traveling to a certain part of the country. I want to see my mother and siblings there. It has been three years since I left them to look for greener pastures, but it has never been easy for me. Mum has always prayed for me to[Read More…]
Don’t sell your future for the present
By Abraham Kuch Luiny Akuot In ancient days, birthright was considered something very special, making the firstborn to be given blessings. Even in our day, it’s the responsibility of the first son to take over when the father is dead or weak. For instance, Isaac had two sons, Jacob and[Read More…]
A lesson in accountability: The removal of the Acting JCC Mayor
By Gama Hassan Oscas In a striking move aimed at curbing the rampant abuse of power by public officials, Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony issued a gubernatorial decree on Friday, revoking the assignment of Emmanuel Khamis Richard, the commissioner of Lainya County, from being caretaker mayor of Juba city council. This[Read More…]
Win or lose, survival of the fittest in a savaging world (Part 3)
This time, I was traveling to a certain part of the country. I want to see my mother and siblings there. It has been three years since I left them to look for greener pastures, but it has never been easy for me. Mum has always prayed for me to[Read More…]
The clash of powers: Who holds the right to announce the conduct of elections
By Gama Hassan Oscas In the turbulent landscape of South Sudan, the question of who holds the authority to announce the conduct of elections has ignited a fierce debate. On one side, we have the ruling party, vociferously proclaiming that elections are an absolute must come December 2024, while the[Read More…]
Villas abroad, limousines, deep pockets, the opulence of Africa’s ruling elites’ children
Somewhere between 2015 and 2020, it was announced that a young girl in the name of Isabel dos Santos, the billionaire daughter of Jose Eduardo dos Santos the ex-president of Angola was charged with money laundering with a fortune of unknown origin. Dos Santos has a net worth of $4[Read More…]
Laziness means resting before tiring
The world has become so lazy that success which was created to be achieved through hard work is now achieved through laziness means such as superstition. The laziness and hurriedness of 21st-century children have led to much dependence on magical powers to speed up their successes. The emergence of illuminati[Read More…]
Why I think God is still on holiday
When I look in the mirror in the morning, I see myself and sometimes, I don’t. I feel like there is someone I haven’t become. And each day, I try to put one leg ahead to find this person, and then the second leg keeps getting farther behind. I run,[Read More…]
It is interesting when a short-sighted person fights with a farsighted one
A week ago, a short-sighted man exchanged blows in the form of words with a person who told him, you would have future problems if you do this and that. How fighting erupted and the wrong occasion on which they fought tells people that these people have been in a[Read More…]
The country has not failed, it is the people
If you are a hopeless South Sudanese, you will be hopeless until you are hopeless no more if you do not accept the truth that South Sudan has not failed, it is people who have failed. But it is not everyone who has failed, it is people entrusted with the[Read More…]
In a Sisyphean struggle, you find a rock worth pushing
In life, I wonder a lot when things are not working out. Most times I feel like something has gone wrong somewhere in my life. Maybe God is no longer interested in my struggle. Maybe he doesn’t want to pick and fix my broken pieces. For others, it means something[Read More…]
Five years of the R-ARCSS: Need to redouble efforts as the end of the Transitional Period edges closer
By Amb. Maj Gen (rtd) Charles Tai Gituai, CBS Today, 12 September 2023, we mark five years since the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) was signed, ending years of internal armed conflict between the warring parties. Five years of relative[Read More…]
South Sudan Makes History: Secures Olympic Qualification
By Anna Akuch Maker Born from the ashes of struggle and resilience, South Sudan has achieved a historic milestone that has left its citizens beaming with pride. The South Sudan Basketball team, affectionately known as the Bright Stars, has etched its name in the annals of history by securing a[Read More…]
There are years that bring you joy, there are those that make you cry
The man above the skies is good most times. You know how you go to bed in the evening, and you just wake up in the morning without an alarm. You know how the race started, how your parents met. If your parents hadn’t met, who knows you could have[Read More…]
Having oil is one thing, but using it well is another
Among the very few countries blessed with oil, South Sudan is one. There is a plethora of oil in South Sudan that despite its constant refinery, it explodes in certain areas just to alert people that I’m also here! There is oil almost everywhere! Oil has no nickname, meaning oil[Read More…]
The Damaging Nexus of Polygamy, Corruption, and V8 Obsession in South Sudan
By Gama Hassan Oscas In South Sudan, a disconcerting connection has emerged between polygamy, corruption, and an excessive fixation on luxury V8 cars. This opinion piece critically examines this troubling relationship, shedding light on how these factors intertwine to exacerbate the nation’s socioeconomic challenges. Polygamy is deeply ingrained in South[Read More…]
All dredging-related activities must be put on hold
By Ajak Diing Deng The River Nile is a majestic river that has been vital to the development of civilization in the region since ancient times. It is not only a source of life for millions of people but also a source of biodiversity for many species of animals, birds,[Read More…]