News| SPLM-IO demands unconditional release of Dr. Riek Machar to save peace deal
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has called for immediate and unconditional release of its leader, Dr. Riek Machar, identifying his continued detention as the primary roadblock to saving the revitalized peace agreement from total collapse. Machar, a key signatory to the peace agreement and the First Vice President, has been in detention […]
Why can’t a revolution be the solution to South Sudan’s problems but evolution
A revolution is a rapid and fundamental change often violent transformation. Revolutionaries tend to use force to overhaul the existing structures be they government’s, cultural or otherwise and build new system. Often, if executed, comes with a lot of devastation and loss for human lives and properties. It results into the erosion of not only […]
“Before the Next Burial: A Plea to Duk and Twic East”
Soon, another mother will weep, another home will mourn, and another young man will be buried before his dreams ever stood a chance. Must we really wait for that day to act? The rift between Duk and Twic East in Jonglei State is no longer just a matter of borders or disputed fishing ground, it […]
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 […]
