"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.
Oil or crude oil is as old as time. It can be traced back to two tribes of ancient plants and animals– Algae and Zooplankton. Contrary to popular belief, oil is neither African nor Arab; white or black; or formed from the blood of those who died during the struggle for our independence; or even thicker than blood. Oil is what it is. Crude!
Oil is to modern civilization what water is to life. If you are reading this from a computer, then you might have already smelled it. Anything plastic and electric on your computer, those eyeglasses you are wearing; your shoes, your clothes (and their buttons) and even that bling on your ear, all have oil running through their veins.
Our lives are inextricably entwined with oil; and soil. Oil controls your soul as much as it does US.
PaanLuel Wël – Founder and Editor-in-Chief of PaanLuel Wël Media
PaanLuel Wël is the founder and editor-in-chief of PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd, a prominent news and commentary platform dedicated to covering the news, history, culture, literature, and socio-political affairs of South Sudan and the world. Established in July 2011, the website was born out of PaanLuel Wël’s vision to create a space for free expression and constructive dialogue during a pivotal moment in South Sudan’s history.
Through PaanLuel Wël Media, he has cultivated a vibrant intellectual forum that features a diverse range of voices, from poets, authors, and academics to activists, commentators, and community columnists. The platform is rooted in the belief that an informed and engaged citizenry is essential to the project of nation-building and social transformation.
PaanLuel Wël is a passionate advocate for the power of media to educate, empower, and connect people across political, ethnic, and generational divides. He is committed to fostering a culture of dialogue, tolerance, and inclusivity and is deeply invested in mentoring the next generation of South Sudanese writers and journalists.
