By Joseph Akim Gordon We are living in a world where conflicts and wars are on increase the world seems to have lost capacity to resolve man-made conflicts and wars because there are individuals benefiting from war situations. In many cases the root causes of these conflicts and wars are[Read More…]

By Joseph Ring Lang Chronology of events that led to the explosion Origin In 1905, Dinka or Jieng NgoK of Abyei under the leadership of Paramount Chief Arop Biong decided that they should be part of Kordofan Province instead of Bahr El Ghazal Province during the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan rule. The[Read More…]

By Hassan Gama Oscars In the context of South Sudan, a nation that has endured long-standing conflicts and political instability, the significance of a robust democratic space cannot be overstated. As we approach the eagerly anticipated elections in 2024, it is imperative that we recognize and uphold the vital importance[Read More…]

There is no doubt; each one of us is waiting for something out of life. This could be a child, job, good health, right partner or a better life ahead. In every corner of this country, everyone is struggling to at least hit his or her dream. But sometimes God[Read More…]

By Tong Akok Anei Mawien South Sudan has been on the front page worldwide due to persistent hunger every year, it is also at the bottom list of capabilities to produce her own food. Over the decades, we watch hunger approaching and never take rebellion against it. How long would[Read More…]

Knowledge is evaporable, but its evaporability differs from one person to another. It can also be measured by what comes out of one’s mouth and how one decides. As a young knowledge receiver, you are like a child who asks, talks and interferes in issues that do not concern him/her[Read More…]

By Esther Lohutuhureng Part II Conflict is common in our daily lives, and without conflict, some people would say that life is impossible, because some conflicts are positive if managed optimistically and it can result in positive change in society. However, Herders-farmers conflict can escalate into a wide range of[Read More…]

As I set out each morning to fight my Goliath, not a biblical one but my own problems, I meet different kinds of people each with different sets of fear. Some of these people have their dreams and plans. Others are hopeful that this country will change for the better[Read More…]

Sometimes your need for freedom takes away your freedom. No wonder, if you have security, you lose freedom. I enjoy more freedom than a South Sudanese minister or MP. I can buy bananas anywhere and enjoy them without this worry that somebody is looking for me. In this case, I[Read More…]

What is wrong with a Dinka continuing with the leadership? What is wrong with a Nuer becoming the president? What is wrong with an Azande contesting for presidency and all the citizens rallying behind him? What is wrong with an Acholi becoming the president? What is wrong with a Kuku[Read More…]

By Tong Akok Anei Mawien Whenever the event unfolded, it is either being led by the truth or false depending on the players of the events, when Dr. John Garang was quoted saying ” Sudan cannot and will never be the same” the quote was an ordained truth at its[Read More…]

By Joseph Akim Gordon Once a girl reaches the age of 10–15, she will experience blood coming out of her private part. Prior to the menstruation period, mothers or female guardians should educate her about monthly menstruation, why it should only happen to girls or women, and the sanitary measures[Read More…]

This remains an overriding question in all government and private institutions, national and international organizations, and business centers that have created suggestion boxes and put them in reachable places for the public. Without fear of contradiction, I am going to bravely mention a few institutions that should activate, revise, and[Read More…]

By Tong Akok Anei Mawien …From last issue As no stairs right from the tower’s bottom to the top and no way to access the top area, the raw ensued again, the goons want to relocate to down floor sending away the people they avoid upstairs, they believe nesting in[Read More…]

By Joseph Akim Gordon Money is a means to an end, not an end in itself. Money is primarily a medium of exchange, and it has three characteristics: it acts as a medium of exchange, it is an economic good, and it is a means of economic calculation. Although money[Read More…]

By Joseph Akim Gordon South Sudan before independence demonstrated unity of purpose. The uniting factor was the policy of Arabism and Islamization, in which South Sudanese were regarded as second-class citizens and, to be considered in a senior government position, you must first embrace Islam. As a result, many South[Read More…]

By Tong Akok Anei Mawien It is believed the foundation of our tower was 1983 the year of fall out, this year marks the cornerstone of our present tower, it is the year that we all pick the idea of building our own tower, the tower whose rooms were to[Read More…]

People think writers are angels. People think writers never mistake. People think writers never offend. They think writers never become emotional. Well, every human being makes mistakes as the saying goes “mistakes belong to the hands that work”. But the best way to deal with mistakes is to admit them[Read More…]