"We the willing, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much, with so little, for so long, we are now qualified to do anything, with nothing" By Konstantin Josef Jireček, a Czech historian, diplomat and slavist.
When the OAU was created in 1963 it had two main objectives – the total liberation of the continent from colonial rule, and the unity of Africa. The 60’s and 70’s saw several countries including Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe liberated. The OAU played an important role in this liberation and some countries such as Tanzania and Zambia sacrificed a lot to support the liberation movements. The liberation struggle for political freedom ended with the crushing of apartheid and the installation of Nelson Mandela as the first President of a free South Africa in 1994…….
PaanLuel Wël is the founder and editor-in-chief of PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd, a news website that covers news, opinions, analysis, history, culture and literature of South Sudan and the world. Founded in July 2011 by PaanLuel Wël to create a platform for free expression and constructive dialogue, the website features articles from various contributors, including columnists, commentators, poets, authors, activists and academics. PaanLuel Wël believes that media can play a vital role in informing, educating and empowering the people to participate in nation-building and social transformation. He also believes that media can foster a culture of dialogue, tolerance and diversity among different communities and groups, and hopes to inspire and mentor the next generation of South Sudanese writers and journalists.
