"In such a scenario, those who had previously paraded the banner of liberation found themselves complicit either through action or inaction in the decay of the very liberties they swore to defend."
A faction of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA), a party to the 2018 revitalised agreement on the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), recently announced that its forces would be integrated into the South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF). This action has sparked criticism about the political future of the country.
"This physical reconstruction mirrors the psychological rebuilding of the nation. Every new foundation laid represents a vote of confidence in the country's permanence of peace and economic potential."
"Somalia is on the verge of a financial renaissance. The move toward a stock market is the correct path for national development. But the foundation of a stock market is not software, roadshows, or glossy prospectuses, it is trust."
"To proclaim today, “No to War and No to Militias,” is to affirm faith in Sudan’s only viable path: the democratic state of law and institutions, not a state of individuals and allegiances."
Bland scenes are emerging in Tanzania following Samia Suluhu Hassan's election victory with a sweeping 95%, while the opposition has denounced it as a farce. What does this say regarding the political dispensation in East Africa?
The election periods in East Africa have often been marked by demonstrations, police violence, and deep political divides. As Uganda and Tanzania prepare for their elections, what will the political climate be like this time?
"For critics, this event was a stark illustration of a disturbing disconnect."
There has always been a question among civilians whether the security forces in South Sudan are disciplined and professional. Given the growing economic crisis, the answer might seem undesirable. Find out more from this opinion written out of observation and experience.
"The people of South Sudan must ask: what is the worth of sovereignty if it is not defended or respected by our own leaders?"
