There is no doubt, we don’t control almost 90 percent of life. You are here today, and it is a different news tomorrow. “Mr. Job is no more; he has died in an accident or Sister Mary has hit the jackpot. You have to be very careful when you are[Read More…]
Politics
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Could it be that ‘too many cooks spoil the broth’ or what could it exactly be?
If it takes time for a country having five Vice Presidents and President to produce possible solutions to curb the economic crises and other well-being parameters such as peace implementation and humanitarian assistance to flood-affected victims, then it is considered as the competition of ideas and people who produce them,[Read More…]
Having an alcoholic husband or wife is a nightmare
By Esther Lohutuhureng Alcohol is a legal right in our country, South Sudan, provided that a person is not underage, yet some young people under 18 are also taking alcohol. However, the real challenge is that having an alcoholic husband is a nightmarish experience, believe it or not. Apart from[Read More…]
Addressing Stalemate and Division: The Need for an Independent and Vibrant Bar Association in South Sudan
By Gama Hassan Oscas In South Sudan, lawyers face the challenge of a stalemate and division within the bar association, which hinders its ability to effectively advocate for judicial reforms, shape the society, and contribute to good governance. This article explores the importance of addressing these issues and emphasizes the[Read More…]
How would I explain it if I die unsuccessful?
What happened? Who has talked to God to ignore me every time I pray? Who has managed to spoil my relationship with God? Who the hell is that? I never knew I would be hated that far. Wherever that person lives, may the thunder strike him/her into 15 pieces. Does[Read More…]
Why LGBTQI+ right (s) continues to face stiff opposition in Africa?
By Chol Peter Majoh Almost all African Countries are resistant to LGBTQI+ rights for a number of different reasons, including religion, tradition, and culture. Uganda, the leader among the anti-LGBTQI+ Countries, has recently strengthened her anti-LGBTQI+ law and pointed her finger at the West for enforcing the law. “The Ugandan[Read More…]
It is always the darkest before the dawn
Looking at the situation of South Sudan and Africa at large, the suffering of the people, pain, killings, hunger and abject poverty, one can never believe that anything good will ever come out of this crisis-ridden continent. And someone like me who is pressed down by the challenges of life[Read More…]
Homosexuality and Transgender Relationship Is Abnormal and Unbiblical
By Joseph Akim Gordon The lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender relationship is abnormal and unbiblical. God created humanity in his own image and likeness and created Adam and Eve, male and female, to multiply and fill the world. There is no mention of homosexuality or transgender people in the Bible.[Read More…]
Analyzing the Importance of Effective Electoral Laws in Ensuring Democratic Processes
By Gama Hassan Oscas Effective electoral laws play a pivotal role in shaping the democratic processes of a nation. They establish the rules and regulations governing elections, ensuring transparency, fairness, and inclusivity. By guaranteeing the rights of citizens to participate in the political system, effective electoral laws foster public trust[Read More…]
Building the skills that can Turn Conflicts into opportunities
By Joseph Akim Gordon Conflict is a normal part of any healthy relationship; after all, two people cannot be expected to agree on everything all the time. Learning how to deal with conflict rather than avoiding it is crucial. When conflict is mismanaged, it can cause great harm to a[Read More…]
A lot of things have gone wrong already
By Ngor Khot Garang In this world, there are many people who take advantage of life-threatening situations and no wonder, the world has completely changed, and it has come to be true that, what is truly hurting for me as a common man is extremely pleasurable for the other. This[Read More…]
Drink whatever the world brews for you
By Tong Akok Anei Mawien Naturally, we live in a natural setting; nature is a systematic setting or designed setting that is unchangeable and unaltered; no one can arrange or rearrange whatever will happen to him or her or whatever he or she will achieve; one has to be content[Read More…]
Making Thomases believe in you
The first doubting Thomas to deal with is yourself to eliminate that part in you which refuses to allow you accept yourself. By the time you accept yourself, you will have remained with 2-3 Thomases who believe by sight and touch like the original Thomas in the Bible. Accepting yourself[Read More…]
The Crucial Role of Effective Electoral Laws in Building a Post-Conflict Nation: A Case Study of South Sudan
By Gama Hassan Oscas South Sudan, a nation emerging from a long and devastating conflict, faces numerous challenges as it strives to establish a stable and inclusive political system. In such circumstances, the effectiveness of electoral laws becomes paramount in shaping the democratic trajectory of the nation. This political opinion[Read More…]
WFP, FAO can feed other countries through South Sudan
By Tong Akok Anei Mawien Though the organization’s policies are geared towards its conventional objectives, formulated and structured to be followed in a certain way or manner, it is still not bad to think outside the box; it is still not bad to forge a thought or action that will[Read More…]
Gov’t employment used to be prestigious and lucrative than that of NGO’s and Development partners (DPs)
By Joseph Akim Gordon The world is full of ups and downs. At one moment you are in a leading position, and at a later moment you become the last. You should not be surprised if at one moment you are a wealthy person and the next day you become[Read More…]
Sometimes you live long but not too long
There is nothing like a positive sum-game. All shows up when the reality hits that every kind of person you meet leads two different lives. You have got friends who are too good to you but bad to other people. This is one person playing different games with the same[Read More…]
Juba is an ideal town for the unsystematic
By Joseph Ring Lang My testimony speaks for itself This morning, during the rush hours, I came to the main road so as to board a mini public bus that transports passengers to the city center from Gudele 1. More than a week earlier, the Mayor of Juba town had[Read More…]
Preserving Judicial Integrity – The Importance of Boundaries Between Judges and Advocates
By Gama Hassan Oscas In a society that values fairness and justice, the role of judges and advocates is crucial in upholding the rule of law. However, it is essential to examine the potential consequences of blurring the boundaries between these two vital components of the legal system. This opinion[Read More…]
Children of the rich are allergic to public transport
It nauseates the children of the rich to see us taking Bonga and Hiace buses for transport. For them, they say they delay to take off but they fail to realize that our destination and activity to do in where they are rushing to are the same. A few of[Read More…]