Edward Joseph Isaac is a farmer based in Lasu Payam, Yei River County. He advocates for practical agricultural development and stronger local food systems in Central Equatoria State. His commentary focuses on encouraging leadership involvement in farming and rural development.

Dear Hon Emmanuel Adil Anthony, Please receive my greetings from my small farm in Lasu Payam, Yei River County. I had the privilege of listening to your message on Tuesday, the nineteenth of November twenty twenty five, after your swearing in as Governor of Central Equatoria State. Your message wasContinue Reading

Thomas Muto Lo’Buda Commentary

Open Letter Honourable Minister of General Education and InstructionRepublic of South SudanJuba, South Sudan Subject: Advocacy Appeal on the Risks of Raising a Generation With Eye Problems Due to Unsafe School Transportation Practices Honourable Minister, Education remains the cornerstone of human capital development and the foundation on which every nationContinue Reading

Muto Lo’Buda Wata

(OPINION/Muto Lo’Buda Wata) The ability to communicate respectfully, clearly and constructively is vital for building a peaceful and progressive nation. In South Sudan today, many citizens, especially the youth and community members lack access to structured communication skills training. As a result, requests, concerns, and daily interactions are often expressedContinue Reading

Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa

(OPINION/Agrey Cyrus Kanyikwa) South Sudan now stands at a crucial crossroads, a defining moment to understand and resolve the deep rooted conflicts that continue to divide its leaders and communities. During a recent conversation with market vendors in Juba, I shared my concern about the worsening security and economic crisisContinue Reading

Muto Thomas Lo’Buda

(OPINION/Muto Thomas Lo’Buda) – Across many community associations today, especially among groups striving for unity and development such as the Kakuwa and Woti communities, there exists a silent but powerful force that hinders progress. This force is not a lack of resources or vision. It is the creeping influence ofContinue Reading

Agele John is a concerned citizen, an entrepreneur and former banker

(OPINION/John Agele) – Double Standards and Policy Contradictions in South Sudan’s Financial System (JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan has repeatedly warned citizens against keeping large amounts of money at home, threatening serious consequences for those who fail to comply. In response, many law abiding citizens rushed to depositContinue Reading

Emmanuel Khamis Richard is the former Commissioner of Lainya County and previously served as Commissioner of Kupera County during the 32 states period. He is also a former official at the Yei County High Court in the Judiciary of South Sudan.

(OPINION/Emmanuel Khamis Richard)  I welcome the recent dialogue in Kuda between Juba and Terekeka Counties, as well as the high level talks between cattle herders and farmers that brought together delegates from the six counties of Central Equatoria State and Wonduruba Administrative Payam. These efforts build on earlier resolutions andContinue Reading