By Taban Kennedy Kwaje Recently, I reunited with a friend who had returned to the village after more than a decade. Like many families in South Sudan, we had been separated by conflict millions displaced to neighbouring countries and millions more forced from their homes within the country. The happinessContinue Reading
(OPINION/Thomas Muto Lo’Buda) – When Kenya and Tanzania, founding members of the East African Community (EAC), hold bilateral meetings to address small business trade matters, the symbolism is striking. These two economies, key pillars of the integration project, are choosing direct dialogue over established regional institutions like the East AfricanContinue Reading
OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN Subject: Concern Over Imposed Senior Four Examination Fees Your Excellency General Salva Kiir Mayardit,President of the Republic of South Sudan and Commander-in-Chief of All Organised Forces, On 6 February 2023, you declared that education in all public schools wouldContinue Reading
(OPINION/Batali Gabriel Modi) – The recent ruling by the Special Court in Juba is less a legal decision and more a political shockwave. By declaring the protections guaranteed under the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R ARCSS) as invalid, the court has struck atContinue Reading
(Thomas Muto Lo’Buda) – Today, I went through one of the most frightening and unforgettable moments of my life. What should have been a normal journey from Juba International Airport turned into a terrifying experience that has left me deeply shaken and concerned about aviation safety in our country. AsContinue Reading
(OPINION/Agrey Cyrus Kanyikwa) – I am glad that the Kakuwa Community made it clear that “Peace Belongs to the People of South Sudan.” On 20 September 2025, the Kakuwa Community inauguration ceremony became more than just a celebration. It went beyond traditional communal practices in South Sudan by recognising culturalContinue Reading
(OPINION/Thomas Muto Lo’Buda) – The world is changing at an extraordinary pace. From digitalisation to the rise of artificial intelligence, the way we live, work and interact is being reshaped daily. In this fast moving age, one urgent question arises for students and young people: are we preparing ourselves for theContinue Reading
(Taban Kwaje/Commentary) On Saturday, 20 September 2025, the Kakuwa Community Association in Juba held an inauguration ceremony for its newly elected executive leaders, following elections in August. The event attracted wide attention, not only from the Kakuwa themselves but also from neighbouring communities. Through social media and digital platforms, theContinue Reading
(OPINION/Lubang Stephen Stanley) – South Sudan, like many nations emerging from decades of conflict, faces enormous challenges. These include weak governance systems with limited accountability and respect for the rule of law, misuse of public resources and abuse of office. Such failings have eroded citizens’ trust in the judiciary, where casesContinue Reading
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE TO ALL PEACE LOVERS Today, as we join the global community in observing the International Day of Peace, we, the people of Yei River County, stand united in our call for an end to hostility and violence. Let this day mark a turning point, aContinue Reading
