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, […]
Opinion: Sherikat Gang Rape: What If It Was Your Little Daughter, Sister, or Mother?
What if the little girl in that video was your daughter? Your sister? Your auntie? Your niece? Close your eyes and imagine her small, fragile, full of dreams violated, broken, left bleeding in silence because no one stood up in time. South Sudan is bleeding. Our daughters, sisters, and mothers are being brutalized while the […]
UN80: Our achievements should give us hope for a better future
Eighty years ago this month, the Charter of the United Nations was signed in San Francisco, turning the page on decades of war and offering hope for a better future. For 80 years the United Nations has stood as the highest expression of our hopes for international cooperation, and as the fullest embodiment of our […]
Accountability is the path to true peace, not silence
Sometimes people think that peace simply means there’s no war. But that’s a pretty narrow view. In reality, real peace isn’t about avoiding questions or silencing critics, it’s about holding leaders accountable for the crimes they’ve committed. In South Sudan, this misperception has allowed those in authority to operate with no monitoring, hiding behind the […]
Editorial: South Sudan’s critical moment has come to choose unity or ruin
South Sudan stands at a decisive crossroads, where political will and international resolve must align to prevent a return to devastating conflict. At the heart of this fragile moment is the long-delayed implementation of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement, which continues to stall due to deep-seated mistrust among the ruling elites and lack of political […]
Twic East: A community that needs no workshops, seminars on elections to go to polls
Juba, South Sudan, (June 1, 2025) – In many parts of the world, civic education on elections often demands countless workshops, seminars, training, and logistical planning – to help citizens understand the voting process and its significance. But in Twic East County of Jonglei State, South Sudan, such measures seem unnecessary. Here, democratic participation is […]
The urgency of political transition in South Sudan
Political transition is critically important for South Sudan, particularly in the case of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), as it holds the key to lasting peace, stability, and democratic governance. Since leading the liberation struggle that secured South Sudan’s independence in 2011, the SPLM has struggled to transition from a liberation movement to a […]
When leaders preach hatred, unity becomes a distant dream
South Sudan, a country ripped apart by war and mistrust, continues to bleed from wounds caused not only by bullets, but also by the poisoned tongues of its own leaders. The people look on those in positions of power to guide them rather than just govern them. But what future does the youth have if […]
