(OPEN LETTER) – I would like to begin by thanking the Commissioner for his decision to relieve me of my duties as the Press Secretary in his office on Monday, 19 January 2026. I have accepted this decision positively as a part of the standard transition in public service. JustContinue Reading
(OPINION / Daniel Friday Martin) – South Sudan Losing Millions from an Untapped Fishing Industry Fishing is a vital source of employment, especially for communities living along the River Nile. It supports food security and contributes to economic growth. In recent years, the sector has recorded a steady increase inContinue Reading
(Opinion | Woja Emmanuel) – The media industry in South Sudan is going down the drain instead of rising to where it should be. I know this is a conversation that may not sit well with media outlets, media organisations, including funders and donors. However, if we are truly committed toContinue Reading
(OPINION / Batali Gabriel Modi) – Death is a reality that does not discriminate. It affects the rich and poor, educated and uneducated, married and unmarried. In many South Sudanese communities, including the Karo people, however, funerals have become sources of stress, conflict and long term hardship rather than comfort,Continue Reading
(OPINION | Arch Bishop Elias Taban Parangi) In a nation as diverse as South Sudan, where 64 tribes live side by side, our true strength should come from unity, not from tribal identity. We must move beyond tribal loyalties and avoid making political choices based on tribal interests. The revivalContinue Reading
Opinion | Health Care in South Sudan: Looking Beyond Appearances Sadly, as citizens of this country, we must also accept part of the responsibility for the problems facing our health system. Across towns, payams and villages in South Sudan, there is a deeply rooted belief that a hospital can onlyContinue Reading
OPINION | Emmanuel Khamis As Christmas and New Year celebrations take place, it is unfortunate that many political leaders once again choose to fly abroad to celebrate with their private families. Others remain in Juba, while some limit their movements to major towns. Very few make the effort to travelContinue Reading
(OPINION / Fox Onyango) – As South Sudan prepares for Christmas, a season normally reserved for peace, patience and overdraft prayers, the Traffic Police have decided to deliver their own festive gift in the form of a seven day ultimatum. Major General Kon John Akot, the Director General of TrafficContinue Reading
(Opinion / Commentary) – Let Governors Visit the People, Not the Other Way Around I have observed a growing trend in which individuals and communities frequently visit the residences of appointed political leaders, particularly the Governor of Central Equatoria State, often under the guise of “congratulating him” or “celebrating oneContinue Reading
(OPINION / Emmanuel Mawa Joseph) To the Ministry of Higher Education, I believe that integrating skills training into South Sudan’s formal education system is essential for equipping young people to navigate today’s socio-economic challenges. This approach addresses the urgent need for practical competencies that traditional academic curricula often overlook, therebyContinue Reading
