South Sudan’s transition remains unfinished, not only because of weak institutions, repeated political crises and a lack of political will, but also because the country has yet to agree on a shared national vision. At the centre of the problem is a deeper question: What kind of state, system ofContinue Reading
Who Is Guilty When Business Profits From War? The Nuremberg trials showed that ordinary people can commit war crimes for ordinary reasons, such as making money or keeping their jobs. What has been far less common is seeing them held accountable. In the late 1990s, a Swedish company, Lundin Oil,Continue Reading
The U.S. Embassy’s New Year statement on South Sudan’s oil revenues, as reported by Amnons Media Agency, is presented as a principled appeal for peace, accountability, and social responsibility. Its call for the payment of civil servants, soldiers, and police recognises an undeniable reality: the state has failed to meetContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A fragile security arrangement around Sudan’s main oil producing area has brought short term relief for South Sudan’s economy, but it has also underlined how deeply Juba’s public finances remain tied to instability north of the border. Last week, fighters from Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces entered Heglig, aContinue Reading
(JUBA) – East African countries with limited or indirect coastal access continue to face significant trade challenges. The Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan rely heavily on ports in Kenya and Tanzania. Frequent port strikes, high logistics costs, and political disruptions add millions of dollars toContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – Electricity costs in the capital have been reduced following a tariff adjustment by the Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) now under majority government ownership. The change is expected to ease household expenses and improve the business environment, although most citizens across the country remain without access toContinue Reading
This business commentary contains updates from the Ministry of Health, Republic of South Sudan. (FASHODA COUNTY) – Essential medical supplies have been successfully delivered to Fashoda County in Upper Nile State under the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP), marking a major step in addressing access challenges in one of SouthContinue Reading
To the Management of Achai Company, I write with deep concern regarding the rollout and promotion of MTN MOMO services in Western Equatoria State. While MOMO and MOMO Pay present valuable opportunities for financial inclusion and convenience, many communities across the state, particularly in rural areas, have not been adequatelyContinue Reading
To the Management of Digitel Network, We commend your initiative to expand network services across the Greater Bahr el Ghazal region. Connectivity is indeed a critical driver of development, fostering trade, education, healthcare, social inclusion and political participation. However, such expansion must be pursued with the utmost respect for historicalContinue Reading
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The Poverty of Reasoning: Shallow Thinking and South Sudan’s Hidden Crisis By Ajak Deng Chiengkou As someone who has spent years talking, analysing and reporting, I have reached a realisation that cannot be ignored. Last week, I wrote about how poverty is destroying journalism. This week, I turn to anotherContinue Reading
