Commentary

[OPINION] – Cashless Nation: Finance Ministry Ghosts Parliament, Central Bank Missing in Action

Fox Onyango July 28, 2025

(JUBA) – In South Sudan’s Parliament, something more pressing than policy is making rounds: empty pockets. Lawmakers...

[OPINION] – The Voice of the Mugwo Community Must Be Heard Emmanuel Mawa Joseph is a concerned citizen of Yei River County. OPEN LETTER Immediate Action Required to Address Inhumane Killings and Violence in Yei County

Emmanuel Mawa Joseph is a concerned citizen of Yei River County. OPEN LETTER Immediate Action Required to Address Inhumane Killings and Violence in Yei County

[OPINION] – The Voice of the Mugwo Community Must Be Heard

Emmanuel Mawa Joseph July 27, 2025

As a proud son of the Mugwo community, I raise my voice today on behalf of many...

[OPINION] – Ramciel Can Save the 2011 Dream of South Sudan Batali Gabriel Modi (Mondurute)

[OPINION] – Ramciel Can Save the 2011 Dream of South Sudan

Batali Gabriel Modi (Mondurute) July 23, 2025

By Batali Gabriel Modi (Mondurute) – Concerned Son of South Sudan, commentator and advocate for peace, justice...

[OPINION] – Life Before Facebook in Juba: A City Lost in Time Malakia Court Premises one of the structures we had in Juba

[OPINION] – Life Before Facebook in Juba: A City Lost in Time

Oyet Patrick Charles July 21, 2025

I dearly miss the old Juba, a place where you could board a mwasalat (taxi), and instead...

[OPINION] – Medical Allowances: MPs Must Remember Their Duty to the People Likambu Isaac - MPs Must Remember Their Duty to the People

[OPINION] – Medical Allowances: MPs Must Remember Their Duty to the People

Likambu Isaac July 20, 2025

(Likambu Isaac, JUBA) – I am deeply disappointed and heartbroken after reading a recent report by Eye...

[OPINION] – National Unity Begins With Local Action Comrade. Joseph Mawa John Okuba, Concerned citizen of South south and the former commissioner of Morobo County, Central Equatoria State.

Comrade. Joseph Mawa John Okuba, Concerned citizen of South south and the former commissioner of Morobo County, Central Equatoria State.

[OPINION] – National Unity Begins With Local Action

Joseph Mawa July 17, 2025

Opinion Note on National Unity and Inclusive Policies As we work to build a united and inclusive...

[OPINION] – Fertile Land, Empty Stomachs: Oil Cannot Feed Us. Agriculture Can. OPINION New Governor, Old Problems Leadership Test for Central Equatoria - Taban Andrew John

OPINION New Governor, Old Problems Leadership Test for Central Equatoria - Taban Andrew John

[OPINION] – Fertile Land, Empty Stomachs: Oil Cannot Feed Us. Agriculture Can.

Taban Andrew July 17, 2025

Agriculture Must Speak for the Voiceless in South Sudan As a voiceless citizen of South Sudan, a...

[OPINION] – Detention of Yei Chief Undermines Peace Efforts Juma David Augustine is a concerned community leader in Yei River County and a former politician in Central Equatoria State. He advocates for peace, reconciliation, and justice across South Sudan.

Juma David Augustine is a concerned community leader in Yei River County and a former politician in Central Equatoria State. He advocates for peace, reconciliation, and justice across South Sudan.

[OPINION] – Detention of Yei Chief Undermines Peace Efforts

Juma David Augustine July 10, 2025

Fellow community members, Yei River County remains in a state of distress following the continued detention of...

[OPINION] – Hope and Hardship Mark 14 Years of Independence Tito Justin is a media, communication and advocacy professional based in South Sudan. The views expressed here are his own as a citizen with a deep understanding of the country's current affairs.