Diseases like anthrax, brucellosis, rabies, Rift Valley fever, and even Ebola have zoonotic origins and have affected lives across Africa, including here in our own communities. While many factors contribute to this rising danger, a significant and often overlooked issue lies in our own attitudes and practices. The people of[Read More…]

By Garang Garang Adim   As June 5th approaches, marking another World Environment Day, I feel compelled to reflect on why this day is more than just a date on the calendar. It is a vital reminder for every individual, community, and government to prioritize our environment and commit to[Read More…]

Ajuong Machiek Malek   The neglect of animal health directly impacts public health, economic productivity, and the environment. Yet, the government and relevant stakeholders have not given this sector the attention and support it desperately needs. My personal journey as a veterinary student at the University of Juba has opened[Read More…]

By Garang Garang Adim   As a resident of Juba, I have come to feel a deep sense of frustration and concern every time I walk through its streets. The sight of trash scattered haphazardly across sidewalks, along the roads, and in public spaces is disheartening. It is a stark[Read More…]

By Eng. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol As I learned from sources in Ethiopia, our colleagues, whom we left struggling with studies, since 2023, face expatriation over residential Permit fees/visa. Over 1,500 South Sudanese students, who, from mid 2023, started facing the predicament of residential permit fees. The government of Ethiopia[Read More…]

You must have come across an army of ants, heading somewhere or to someone’s kitchen in their never-ending search for food, with one leader that leads better than some humans, I mean, some leaders. The colony is made up of ants who decide where to go, and just like humans, there are those[Read More…]

By Dr. Dhieu Ngong Gak   South Sudan occupies a total area of 644,329 square miles with a population estimated to be more than 11,880,796, or 8,000,000 people, after independence. This area is inhabited by 64 ethnic groups, according to available resources, or 70s, according to other information, who speak[Read More…]

By Garang Garang Adim   We must commend United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for its initiative, in collaboration Western Bahr El Ghazal State Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, to launch seed distribution in Wau and Jur River counties. This initiative is a concrete example of how strategic investments[Read More…]

Benjamin-Ajuong-Machiek   I think they will bring change, fresh ideas, and a better life for the people. But as time goes by, I begin to notice something. These leaders are not so different from each other. They talk in the same way, make the same promises, and follow the same[Read More…]

By Maker Mangol Acien Yuol   Early this year, I had the opportunity of travelling to Cueibet County, Lakes state, but most unfortunately, I was unable to handle challenges the communities face. Having visited Duony, Abiriu, Mayath and Achol Malek Payams, I interacted with the people there and I observed[Read More…]

Elderly people have an ability to see tomorrow and foretell its beingness, but the unclearness of today blurs their eyes to see and say anything about tomorrow. Even prophets who are known to make prophecies are overwhelmed by such a huge task. Youth themselves are moving like sheep, with their[Read More…]

By Eng. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol   Construction Industry in Juba, riskily accommodates experienced laborers but not qualified engineers, including those from other East African countries. A critical investigation reveals most of the concrete structures in Juba are built without soil investigations, survey work, blue print nor designed art work.[Read More…]

I would be loved by everyone. Everyone, when defecating, has a glance at his/her stool, whether during defecation or after it. It is common among people who go for open defecation. A woman to fall in love only counts the number of looks. If you look at a woman twice,[Read More…]

By Matik Kueth South Sudan, a country ripped apart by war and mistrust, continues to bleed from wounds caused not only by bullets, but also by the poisoned tongues of its own leaders. The people look on those in positions of power to guide them rather than just govern them.[Read More…]

Benjamin Ajuong Machiek   Access to clean water, proper waste disposal, safe hygiene practices, and adequate healthcare facilities form the backbone of any community’s well-being. However, in many parts of Juba, particularly in areas like Manatgaan Camp, parts of Hai Referendum, Gudelle, and Cameroon, maintaining public health and sanitation has[Read More…]

A murderer was a nobody. Who would accept to befriend a murderer? Who would accept to be a companion of somebody who has terminated someone’s life? Which girl would agree to share a mattress with somebody whose hands are bloody?   Who would accept to be a workmate of somebody who[Read More…]

There will come a time when my body will be very frail because of the wear and tear of the natural progression of time. I have lived my life like a professional boxer, and when the time comes for me to take off my gloves, I will never regret the[Read More…]

In conflict-torn countries likes South Sudan, a hundred mediators tender their experiences in an attempt to extinguish the conflict. However, the tragedy is that such candidates for mediation are not interviewed to determine their capability and interest. Another tragedy is that such mediators are not diagnosed to know whether or[Read More…]

By Garang Garang Adim   South Sudan, a nation rich in natural resources and fertile lands, faces significant challenges in achieving food security for its people. Decades of conflict, economic instability, and environmental hardships have disrupted agriculture systems, leaving many communities vulnerable to hunger and malnutrition. As the country strives[Read More…]