Year: 2026

Dr. Riek Machar and the Making of South Sudan: A Complex But Defining Legacy

4 weeks ago PaanLuel Wël

By Juol Nhomngek Daniel, Nairobi, Kenya Introduction Monday, 16 February 2026 (PW) -- The history of South Sudan’s liberation is...

Urgent Appeal for Inclusive Dialogue in Lou Ariik Conflict, A Pursue For A Return For Peace

4 weeks ago PaanLuel Wël

Subject: Urgent Appeal for Inclusive Dialogue In Lou Ariik Conflict, A Pursue For A Return For Peace To The Governor...

Looking beyond the lie, the term “Nuer Weu” serves as a mockery of choosing nationalism over tribalism!

1 month ago PaanLuel Wël

By Dr. Sunday de John, Nairobi, Kenya Thursday, 05 February 2026 (PW) -- When it comes to sharing my unsolicited...

Why are South Sudan Secondary School Graduates Struggling in Universities at Home and Abroad?

1 month ago PaanLuel Wël

By Duom Peter, Juba, South Sudan Sunday, 01 February 2026 (PW) -- Two months ago, the Minister of General Education...

Why the downfall of Dr Bol Mel Kuol should not be blamed on President Kiir

1 month ago PaanLuel Wël

Why the downfall of Dr Benjamin Bol Mel Kuol should not be blamed on the president and other people apart...

Presidential Amnesty and Pardon for the RedBelt Group in Jonglei State

1 month ago PaanLuel Wël

Presidential Amnesty and Pardon for the RedBelt Group in Jonglei State Presidential Amnesty and Pardon for the RedBelt Group in...

The Gatkuoth Precedent: Gratitude Paradox of Thanking the President for One’s Own Dismissal

2 months ago PaanLuel Wël

By PaanLuel Wël, Juba, South Sudan Introduction In the high-stakes theater of South Sudanese politics, a peculiar new genre of...

South Sudan’s future hangs on the ballot

2 months ago PaanLuel Wël

By Manas James Okony, Bor, South Sudan Sunday, 18 January 2026 (PW) -- In 2020, South Sudan set an unprecedented...

The Silicon Socialite: Meet Ayen, the Robotic Chick at Piir-Amit (Pyramid) Hotel in Juba

2 months ago PaanLuel Wël

Part 1 - Introduction to Ayen, the Robotic Chick in Town Move over, traditional hospitality, the Piir-Amit (Pyramid) Hotel has...

A Critical Analysis of the Legal Procedure for Removing a Member of Parliament in South Sudan: Lessons from the Twic East Community Association (TECA) in South Sudan

2 months ago PaanLuel Wël

By Dr. Deng Duot Bior-Barr (PhD), Brisbane, Australia Wednesday, 14 January 2026 (PW) — The effort to remove Hon. Deng...