By Dr. Peter Adwok Nyaba, April 22, 2019(SSNN) — The SPLM in Opposition has declared its opposition to the 12 May, 2019 dateline for the formation of the revitalized transitional government of national unity (R-TGONU) citing many reasons, some of them hilarious. As a former member who is conversant with the inner workings of the SPLM -IO, I would say, […]
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Opinion, By Peter Gatkuoth, London, UK April, 20th, 2019(SSNN) — The three big brothers and their sister Mama Nyadeng Mabiore went on for a retreat in Vatican, Rome, Italy on the 11-14th, April, 2019, an invitation called by Pope Francis to allow the leaders of the youngest country to have a self-reflect on forgiveness and peace as was once […]
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By Amb. Reath Muoch Tang, April 16, 2019(SSNN) — The power of humility, dignity and respect for humanity that was spiritually bestowed on the South Sudanese leaders recently in the Vatican by the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, Pope Francis, renewed hopes for peace and stability in the world’s youngest nation, South Sudan. […]
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Opinion, By Wesley Kosa, April 17th, 2019(SSNN) — Our past experience in united Sudan under the leadership of the northern elites is overwhelmingly filled with exclusivity, domination, manipulation, oppression, suppression. Every political tool was used to help the north have total control over the people of the Southern Sudan. They feared the unity of South Sudanese people and saw it […]
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THE KISSING OF SOUTH SUDANESE LEADERS’ FEET BY POPE FRANCIS IS THE LAST ATTEMPT BY THE WORLD TO SOLVE SOUTH SUDANESE PROBLEMS WHICH COULD ONLY BE SOLVED BY SERVANT LEADERSHIP By Dr Isaac Ayii Ayii (PhD), April 17, 2019(SSNN) — The South Sudanese had garnered enough affection from the world over from the time immemorial despite the fact of our […]
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Opinion, By Morobe Benjamin Lolodo, Kigali, Rwanda. April 8th, 2019(SSNN) — Corruption in Oil Companies in South Sudan is among the worst in the world. Those in powerful positions have developed a kleptocratic system that controls every national and international oil company operating in the country. In 2014, South Sudan was ranked among most corrupt nations in the world, preceded […]
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By Moses Nyara, March 30, 2019(SSNN) — Rights over land in South Sudan are never lost or abandoned so as to become res nullius. The idea that the land must belong to the government is not only a deliberate plan to extinguish seisin of the land in South Sudan but a threat to the existence of the South Sudan State. […]
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By Tong Kot Kuocnin, Introduction, March 29, 2019(Nyamilepedia) — In all civilized nations of the world, Bar Association, which is mostly one of the independent institutions of the country enjoys a formidable respect for it integrity and which work alongside criminal justice sectors of the state. It works side by side with only the criminal justice sectors in making […]
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By Duop Chak Wuol, March 30, 2019(SSNN) — There has been an ongoing debate about the possibility of reuniting the factions of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party. There are people who believe that the only way to resolve South Sudan’s civil war is through the reunification of the party. Other people are not sure whether bringing together […]
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By John A Akech, Juba, South Sudan, March 30th, 2019(SSNN) — The University of Juba has been a pole of stability, a bastion of higher education, and a symbol of resilience in South Sudan over the last five years. This is despite the enormous economic, security and political challenges the country has been facing since the outbreak of civil war […]
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By Deng Akok Muoradid, Saturday, March 2, 2019(SSNN) — Twic Mayardit Intellectual Forum commonly abbreviated as TMIF is a sectional political organization established under the pretext of non governmental organization by a group of disgruntled, demoralized and disoriented yuoth from Twic Mayardit. The hopeless group of youth created the so called TMIF last year after their leader Aguek John Abuoch […]
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By Nicholas Osobi, Feb 15, 2019(SSNN) — South Sudan’s embattled president, Salva Kiir Mayardit has opened a new front line, this time, with social media users whom he accuses of inciting commotion in the communities and attacking his personality. During a meeting attended by one of our snoops, Kiir expressed his frustrations with people who are using social media to […]
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By Dak Buoth, Feb 2, 2019(SSNN) — General Buay Rolnyang is one of the living war veteran and freedom fighters of South Sudan independence that should not die and rot in jail for no good reason. I don’t know him physically and I’m sure he doesn’t know me too. But we hail in the same region and I know he […]
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By Gabriel Budjack Gerich, Melbourne, Australia Sat January 20th, 2019(SSNN) — The Minister of Information in the Northern Liech State Lam Tungwuar went viral on social media condemning the Government of Tonj and its people because of cattle rustling which occurred on 15th Jan 2019 in Mayom. He reported the causalities of 28 Bul of Mayom killed, 22 wounded and […]
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Opinion, Dear Honorable MPs Representative, By Morris Mabior Awikjokdit, Juba, South Sudan Thursday, January 17, 2019 (SSNN) —- I am very fortunate to have been able to have a secure roof over my head. Having that comfort is unfortunately a luxury that many in our community are not able to have due to these difficult economic circumstances. Recently, I have become […]
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Opinion, By Marial Mangar Akol, Juba, South Sudan, Thursday, 17 January 2019 (SSNN) — Dear readers, I am completely vexed here, because any education is better than none from my perspective. However I do believe that there is a certain standard for university that people should at least hold as a guideline and goal: Unique experience that provides comradery, gives […]
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By Michael Chol Tor, Juba, South Sudan, Thursday, 17 January 2019 (SSNN) — This topic is especially relevant to our modern climate not only the South Sudan nation but the overall world. We have become intoxicated by toxic tribalism and the group mob mentality. We have unconsciously been seduced or persuaded by the idea that one group is “wrong” and “evil” […]
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Opinion, By Wol Deng Atak, Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, January 11, 2019 (SSNN) —- Your Excellency, I hope this letter finds you well. While submitting this appeal to you, Mr. President, I am not in any way claiming superior abilities and wisdom than you might have acquired. But want to state that the entire country depends on you for a right decision […]
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Opinion, By Ms. Amer Mayen Dhieu, Brisbane, Australia, Wednesday, January 10, 2019 (SSNN) — Meet Ms. Aluel Manyok Barach, a fierce feminist whose work for gender equality, women empowerment and peaceful coexistence between men and women, tribes and political parties shine bright like snow. I first came across Ms. Aluel Manyok, popularly known as Aluel Naomi, via her social media updates […]
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Opinion, By Lam Padiet(Yien Tot), Perth, Central Metropolitan Region, Western Australia Dec 27th, 2018(Perth) — Most of the horrible civil wars which broke out in the Africans’ continent were caused by the authoritarian leadership style. Too many presidents in Africa have been using the directive leadership style in order to maintain their presidencies in the continent. They had completely distanced […]
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Subject: Reflection on the duties and responsibilities of our young generations Dear South Sudanese young generations, By Dr. Jembi Jembi, Sunday Dec 24, 2018(SSNN) — In the spirit of this time “the Advent, 2018”, and in the spirit of your solidarity as young men and women, and regarding the subject of this article, and with the desire in your hearts, and […]
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Remarks by National Security Advisor Ambassador John R. Bolton on the The Trump Administration’s New Africa Strategy By Dr Lako Jada Kwajok, December 19, 2018(SSNN) — Ambassador John Bolton, the U.S National Security Advisor, delivered a speech on the 13th of December 2018 at the Heritage Foundation, Washington, D.C outlining the Trump administration’s new Africa Strategy. He pointed out the fact […]
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