South Sudan gained its independence from Sudan on July 9 2011through a referendum monitored by the parties of signatures at the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). The CPA resulted from the brutal civil war waged between the North and South for two decades in which about two million people lost their lives, and many more people Continue reading

The coincidence of dependency theory argues that the economic relations between developed and developing countries have led to the overutilization of natural resources, of which the surplus can flow from the developing countries to the developed countries, creating a wider gap between them (Ntara 2021). The wider gap between developing and developed countries can deepen Continue reading

Values are vital principles or characteristics in development that describe how a group or person interprets life. According to Grabowski, Self, and Shields (2003), a society or country could not sustain positive economic development without solid values, which are parts of economic development. A lack of values in the development of a country can promote Continue reading

In the economy, when economists talk about scarcity, they intend to express the state or view of a lack of more factors of production to produce enough products or goods and services in a country. One may ask, does South Sudan stand on the verge of economic collapse since the capital is not put in Continue reading

This article below is obtained from the farewell ceremony organized by the government of Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) for students who received scholarships from the higher education institutions to study in India. Thanks to the GRAA for the effort. “FAREWELL CEREMONY ORGANIZED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF RAA FOR THE RUWENG STUDENTS ON FULL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP Continue reading

July 1, 2023 – The attack on peacemakers at Wunkur in RAA by IO’s disgruntled criminals can be analyzed in two ways: one is that the self-branded IO disgruntled criminals failed to achieve their idea of ousting President Kiir from power and two, the economic challenge has hit them, and as a result, they sort Continue reading

The future of South Sudanese diaspora intellectuals in political struggles is uncertain. The ongoing conflict in South Sudan has created a challenging environment for diaspora intellectuals to engage in political activism. However, many remain committed to the cause of democracy and human rights and are working tirelessly to advance these causes. The continued engagement of Continue reading

South Sudanese diaspora intellectuals face several challenges in influencing political struggles in their homeland. These challenges include limited access to information, lack of resources, and the risks associated with political engagement. Many diaspora intellectuals also face resistance from the South Sudanese government, which views them as threats to its legitimacy. Strategies Used by South Sudanese Continue reading

South Sudanese diaspora intellectuals have emerged as critical players in the political struggles of their homeland. These intellectuals, scattered across the globe, have leveraged their education, expertise, and networks to influence South Sudanese politics. This article explores the historical context of South Sudanese political struggles, the emergence of diaspora intellectuals as key players, their impact Continue reading

Deng and Achol grew up in a small village in South Sudan. They were next-door neighbors and had been friends since they were young children. They spent most of their days playing games and exploring the nearby fields and forests. Despite their different backgrounds, Deng being from the Dinka tribe and Achol from the Nuer Continue reading