The Economic Drivers of Corruption.
South Sudan’s economy is primarily reliant on oil, which provides a large percentage of government revenue. However, mishandling of these resources has been a significant source of corruption. The lack of openness in oil income management has allowed officials to divert funds for personal gain, depriving the country of essential resources for development. Oil revenues […]
Who owns South Sudan?
Who owns South Sudan? “The elites loot while the country burns.” When South Sudan attained independence in 2011, a wave of joy swept through the country. Citizens wept with pleasure, danced in the streets, and dared to dream of a nation free of Sudan’s decades-long conflict. However, a mere 3 years later, those aspirations have […]
Birth of a Nation: Independence in 2011
On July 9, 2011, the world saw the birth of a new nation: the Republic of South Sudan. This momentous event marked the end of a long and difficult road to self-determination for the people of Southern Sudan, which had suffered decades of civil war, underdevelopment, and political marginalization. The journey to independence was neither […]
The Blue House: South Sudan’s Torture Chamber
In a country where political expression is both dangerous and restricted, the unwarranted incarceration of political dissidents has become a disturbing feature of South Sudan’s governance. The Blue House, an eerie fortification in Juba that serves more than a national security agency, is often regarded as a silent prison for the politically undesired. The Mechanisms […]
Militarized nation: South Sudan
Following independence in 2011, military figures dominated the political scene. Former rebel leaders rose to the positions of general and governor. The SPLA rebranded itself as the national army with no civilian oversight. Political loyalty took precedence over merit. The state lacked a clear line between government and military, allowing armed forces to function as […]