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
Dear Dada Isaac Lemi, On behalf of the South Sudan National Movement for Change (SSNMC) and in my personal capacity, I extend my warm congratulations to you on your election as Chairperson of the Kakuwa Community. Your leadership comes at a crucial time when unity, reconciliation and peace are notContinue Reading
On behalf of all well wishers in the diaspora and friends of peace, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Kakuwa Community in South Sudan on the successful inauguration of the new Executive, held on 20 September 2025. This event was more than a ceremony. It was proof that whenContinue Reading
(By Dr Riak Gok Majok, PhD) In response to the recent post about using a rickshaw, I would like to express my gratitude. To those who reacted positively, thank you. To those who disagreed with the content, I also extend my thanks. The post was intended to deliver three keyContinue Reading
(OPINION/Batali Gabriel Modi) – LEADERSHIP MEDIOCRITY has been one of the main reasons South Sudan is failing to progress. Before the nation is reduced to the ego of the unqualified, it is time to view public office as a sacred responsibility built on competence, integrity and vision. Lobbying for positionsContinue Reading
(OPINION/Batali Gabriel Modi)– Frustration and hopelessness weigh heavily on the people of South Sudan. Poverty is not the only issue. It is compounded by deliberate negligence on the part of leaders who have abandoned citizens, silenced them and stripped them of dignity. The voice of the people is loud andContinue Reading
(By Poni Abraham) – Recently, my employer advertised several locally based positions in Yei. Since the successful candidates would report directly to me, I personally reviewed their applications. One detail immediately caught my attention. Every cover letter was signed, stamped and approved by the labour office in Yei. Alongside eachContinue Reading
(Don Bosco Malish) South Sudan stands at a crossroads. Growing voices, both national and international, are urging its political leaders to embark on a genuine national dialogue to resolve the deeply rooted crisis of governance and stability. The church, through the South Sudan Council of Churches and decades of trustedContinue Reading
Opinion on the Poor Road Conditions in Yei CountyBy Taban Andrew John As a concerned citizen of Yei County, I am deeply troubled by the worsening state of our road networks, especially the Yei-Lasu, Yei-Ombaci and Morobo-Koboko (Uganda) routes. These roads are vital economic lifelines that connect our people toContinue Reading
By Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa I am not new to South Sudan’s politics, yet I must admit I do not know Hon Adut Salva Kiir Mayardit personally. The speculation surrounding her appointment as Presidential Envoy for Special Programmes reflects the desperate state of the hopes and lives of the people ofContinue Reading
