By Tong Akok Anei Mawien Despite the fact that we slam our traffic police officers sometimes on how they handle their duties, it is not good sometimes how we treat them during the course of doing their duties. Our traffic police officers are facing a lot of challenges in our[Read More…]

In life and at certain points in life, problems and hurts will come unsought and uninvited. They will challenge you badly and leave you without any choice. They will reduce you to nothing and lead you into believing that you were created by mistake. You will begin to question your[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas In the heart of Juba City, the capital of South Sudan, a concerning trend has emerged that threatens the country’s economic sovereignty. Ethiopian and Eritrean water vendors have dominated the water and charcoal business to such an extent that they wield immense control over pricing and[Read More…]

By Esther Lohutuhureng The 1951 Geneva Convention is the main international instrument for refugee law. The convention clearly spells out who a refugee is, the kind of legal protection they receive, and other types of assistance. As a general principle of international law, every treaty in force is binding upon[Read More…]

There is no doubt, it is too expensive to be a South Sudanese. And it gives a sense of relief when we are in continual denial of this fact.  Each day, we find something to either blame or appreciate as a way of escaping this reality. We are a people[Read More…]

One beautiful morning, my phone vibrated and when I looked at the screen, the sight of the digits made my heart jerk. The number was so special that I guessed it must belong either to President Salva Kiir Mayardit, VP James Wani Igga or any of the Vice Presidents. I[Read More…]

By Joseph Akim Gordon It is obligatory for man and woman to live together as husband and wife after the completion of customary obligations. For those who are religious, the marriage will be blessed through matrimony that binds them together; they become one body. Nobody can separate this relationship except[Read More…]

By Tong Akok Anei Mawien Worldwide economic work is based on the activities done domestically; financial control in every sector counts as a contribution to economic improvement; these activities include control and empowerment of small-scale businesses, price control, and tax control. In the equation of export and import, when the[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas The recent incident involving Kenyan security forces clad in plain clothes using vehicles bearing South Sudanese private plate numbers to conduct raids at the residence of the son of former President Uhuru Kenyatta has ignited a storm of controversy. This action has raised serious questions about[Read More…]

By Joseph Akim Gordon The proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) is recognized as an obstacle to development, in addition to facilitating criminal and armed violence. SALW are used to facilitate sexual and gender-based violence and to reinforce violent, gendered social norms. Proliferation of arms in South Sudan is[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas Introduction: The plight of many light-skinned South Sudanese who endure brutality and discrimination at the hands of immigration officials is a deeply concerning and morally troubling issue. The use of skin color and height as determining factors for an individual’s nationality is not only unjust but[Read More…]

By Malek Arol Dhieu I was a partisan, but as we speak, I have taken a neutral position, and this is my right. No one should tamper with it. It should not shake SPLM why elections are longed for. Elections are longed for, not because they would sweep away the[Read More…]

By Ngor Khot Garang At times in life when nothing is working out, patience begins to wane. I have seen this with men who were energetic with promising future. I mean people who have given themselves to God and surrendered everything they have to God only for that God to[Read More…]

By: Joseph Akim Gordon Abortion is the removal of fetus or killing of unborn baby in the mother’s womb through medical operation or taking a drug to remove unborn baby. You accepted to have sexual relationship with man; the end result is that you will conceive. if you want sex[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas Introduction: The concept of incestuous relationships is considered taboo in many societies worldwide, including patriarchal communities like South Sudan. The birth of a child resulting from incestuous unions raises complex questions about the child’s belonging, identity, and the role of the perpetrator as a father. In[Read More…]

By: Joseph Akim Gordon The management of an organization or institutions must have sound leadership because it is through good leadership the goals or objectives can be achieved. Therefore, leadership is a process of management that influence an individual or a group of people ‘s behavior for achieving specific goals,[Read More…]

By Agar Mayor Gai-Makoon In close to seventeen months, South Sudan will go to polls. This will be our first ever elections to be held in an independent South Sudan. While the people long for a better country, their hopes are intricately tied to the elections. Through elections, the people[Read More…]

One time, a robot was asked, what do you think is the difference between you and man? The robot said, the difference is that a man has soul, but I lack it. An excellent answer a man would not give if he were the one asked. My credit goes to[Read More…]