OPINION: South Sudan needs trust based leadership
Politics must never become a place where morality is punished, cunning is rewarded, and ruthless individuals are elevated while honest and patriotic citizens are excluded from decision-making. South Sudan stands at a critical crossroads. We must begin rebuilding the broken walls created by greed, deceit, corruption, impunity and institutional weakness. Our nation cannot progress when […]
Live to improve, not to impress: A call to South Sudanese youth
South Sudanese youth, live to improve, not to impress. Our nation does not need a generation that only talks about change; it needs a generation that is prepared to be the change. We have a responsibility to prove that South Sudan can rise again. Our challenges may be many, but our potential is greater. Let […]
OPINION | Why South Sudan needs to recalibrate its national radar
South Sudan needs to recalibrate its national radar and embrace what can be described as political hygiene a culture capable of guiding and protecting the country’s national transformation. A nation cannot move confidently towards prosperity when its political direction remains uncertain, institutions are weak, and accountability and transparency are not consistently upheld. South Sudan’s national […]
When faith is put to the test: South Sudan’s historic elections, the moral duty of religious institutions
As South Sudan prepares for what could become its first truly historic democratic elections, faith-based institutions including churches, Islamic organizations, and other religious communities are approaching a defining moment. Their commitment to truth, justice, transparency, and peace will be tested as never before. The responsibility of religious institutions is not to endorse political parties or […]
OPINION: The role of traditional leaders in peaceful elections
As South Sudan prepares for its upcoming general elections, community cultural and traditional leaders have a critical responsibility to remain neutral, impartial and above partisan politics. Their respected position within society gives them a unique opportunity to unite communities rather than deepen political, ethnic or regional divisions. Traditional leaders are custodians of culture, moral values […]
Mind reset for South Sudan: Returning to our default settings
South Sudan stands at a defining moment in its history. The time has come for every citizen to undertake a national mind reset to return to our default settings of unity, patriotism, integrity, hard work, and shared responsibility. Our nation cannot be transformed by leaders alone. Real change begins when ordinary citizens embrace the values […]
Proposal to strengthen Yei University and advance quality education in South Sudan
I warmly congratulate H.E. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan, H.E. Emmanuel Adil Anthony, Governor of Central Equatoria State, and the peace-loving people of Central Equatoria State for their continued commitment to peace, stability, and development. As South Sudan looks toward a brighter future, I respectfully propose the incorporation of […]
Opinion: How e-banking can help revive South Sudan’s economy
South Sudan’s prolonged liquidity crisis has become one of the country’s most pressing economic challenges. Across the nation, businesses struggle to access cash, public servants endure delays in receiving salaries, traders face difficulties completing transactions, and many citizens spend hours queuing outside banks only to leave empty-handed. The shortage of physical currency has slowed commerce, […]
Why South Sudan must consider regional currencies to improve trade and liquidity
South Sudan continues to face persistent liquidity shortages, high transaction costs, and an overreliance on the United States dollar for regional trade. These challenges have constrained commerce, increased the cost of doing business, and limited the availability of cash within the economy. As the country seeks practical solutions to stimulate economic recovery and strengthen regional […]
OPINION| Why African leaders favor foreign-mediated peace, Why South Sudan should embrace home-grown solutions
Across Africa, foreign-mediated peace agreements have become the default solution for conflicts. Leaders often turn to the AU, UN, IGAD, or powerful donor nations to broker deals, believing that external endorsement gives legitimacy and political cover. International actors can pressure warring parties to sign and comply, a task that weak local institutions or politically divided […]
