By PaanLuel Wel, Washington D.C, USA "It is almost impossible to believe that this day has come. I am very happy. Even if I die, I would have seen what we have been fighting for—freedom," exclaimed Marial, a resident of Juba City, South Sudan. July 11, 2011 (SSNA) — As we eagerly approach July 9th—the…
Dear Governor -Elect, Col. Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro Governor of Western Equatoria State Sir, April 27, 2010 (London, United Kingdom) — On behalf of the United South Sudan Party (USSP), I would like to offer you my warmest congratulations on your election as the new governor of Western Equatoria State (WES). During the election campaign…
By Justin Ambago Ramba, MD March 21, 2010 (SSNA) — Although there are obviously numerous ways to conduct a successful election campaign however there is a few that definitely turn the whole thing upside down. The worst two undoubtedly would be when a campaigner resorts to sarcasm and arrogance thus pissing the audience completely off….
By Justin Ambago Ramba, MD March 17, 2010 (SSNA) — What will happen to the rest of the Sudan should the south choose to secede in the 2011 is not an issue that I intent to discuss here. It is simply not my cup of tea. Unfortunately others continue to draw pleasure from talks that…
By Justin Ambago Ramba, MD March 13, 2010 (SSNA) — The comprehensive peace agreement (CPA) that brought a halt to the north/ south two decades of civil war is already through a five years of a very difficult journey. The agreement is one of the few documents that have stood its ground in Sudan’s politics where…
By Justin Ambago Ramba, MD March 5, 2010 (SSNA) — As our politicians convened in Juba on 1st March 2010 to listen to the representative of the Wise Men of Africa, President Pierre Boyuya who was sent by the African Union, they did so completely aware of what to expect. It was all about what…
February 28, 2010 (Malakal) — The Chairman of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement for Democratic Change (SPLM-DC), Dr. Lam Akol, has officially launched his campaign on Saturday in Malakal, Upper Nile State. Thousands of people attended the event. Lam, who is campaigning for change in the autonomous region, laid out his agendas in front of…
By Justin Ambago Ramba, MD February 25, 2010 (SSNA) — Since the 19th century the Arabs of Middle East have together with the world’s leading imperialists have always reached to south Sudan for slaves and natural resources like elephant tusks, gold, leopard skins, horns of the rhinos and other exotic items. Unfortunately this relationship as…
By Justin Ambago Ramba, MD Judge them by their deeds not their words any more…. February 21, 2010 (SSNA) — Those candidates who are aiming for offices for the second term should in fact receive more scrutiny than any. How many of us are eager to become audiences to ex-portfolio holders while they go over…
By Nhial K. Wicleek February 21, 2010 (SSNA) — The rampant of corruption cases unveiled daily in south Sudan government are brought to ease under the title “Southern Sudan fights Corrupt Officials” released on 20th February 2010, if the Corruption Commission, as stated, is empowered to file charges against corrupt officials who embezzled country assets…