OPINION: The pain of losing youth to drugs, communal and Political Conflicts in South Sudan
South Sudan, a nation born of struggle and immense sacrifice, faces a crisis that threatens its very future: the erosion of its youth. Across towns, villages, and cities, young people are being lost — not only to bullets in ongoing conflicts but also to drugs, despair, and political manipulation. The impact is profound. Many youths […]
OPINION: Why Sarah Mullally’s appointment threatens Anglican tradition
The recent appointment of Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury the spiritual leader of the Church of England and the global Anglican Communion marks a watershed moment in the church’s history. It is a decision that has sparked celebration among progressives and deep concern among traditionalists, who view it as a turning point […]
OPINION: The politics of legacy — SSNMC’s new dawn vision for South Sudan
South Sudan stands at a pivotal crossroads. As the nation grapples with the lingering wounds of conflict, political mistrust, and institutional fragility, one question looms larger than ever: What legacy are we building for the generations that will inherit this land? For the South Sudan National Movement for Change (SSNMC), under the leadership of Hon. […]
Freedom Hall: A gigantic tent that strangles the ordinary
On Monday, September 22nd, Juba was brought to its knees as the special trial of the suspended First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, kicked off. The highly anticipated court hearing did not take place at the popular High Court at Muduria round about, but inside Freedom Hall, the gigantic tent we all know too well. […]
OPINION: South Sudan deserves competent legal stewardship, not academic deceit!
Dear President Salva Kiir Mayardit, Your Excellency, South Sudan is a young nation with a promising future. Its survival and growth rely greatly on its ability to adapt to the current trends premised on the strength of its institutions. Among these institutions, the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs ranks at the top. This places […]
Opinion: How poverty is killing journalism in South Sudan
There is a quiet emergency unfolding in South Sudan. It is not making headlines. It does not involve arrests, raids, or official bans. It is harder to see, but more damaging in the long run. The crisis is this: journalism in South Sudan is being strangled by poverty. Since the 2013 conflict, the media landscape […]
OPINION: Help raise awareness on US travel restrictions affecting South Sudanese students
This morning, I received a deeply troubling letter from a South Sudanese student who has been admitted to Columbia University on a fully funded scholarship. He shared the distressing news that during his recent U.S. visa interview, he was placed under administrative processing. The reason? He was told that his country—South Sudan—is under certain travel […]
Kalisto Lado’s unconventional popularity: A case study in leadership that transcends metrics
Kalisto Lado Nyiggilo Wani, fondly remembered as “Kalisto the Great,” embodies a form of leadership that defies conventional political norms. His legacy, particularly during his tenure as the Mayor of Juba, is a compelling case study in public service, marked not by rhetoric but by tangible impact and a rare sense of humility. His connection […]
ANALYSIS: How South Sudan became a default destination for U.S. deportees
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision permitting the deportation of eight migrants from an American military base in Djibouti to South Sudan has flashed alarm among human rights advocates and legal observers alike. While the ruling may appear to resolve a narrow procedural dispute, it raises broader questions about how powerful states use fragile nations […]
‘Not our fight, but our death’: The Hidden tragedy of South Sudanese in Sudan
Sudan is bleeding, and in its wake, it’s pulling down the innocent, the voiceless, the misplaced. I write this with a heart heavy with unbearable sorrow. As I put these words down, I am mourning. I’ve lost eight members of my family, people I shared laughter with, stories, meals, they were part of my world, […]
