Oyet Nathaniel’s War Gamble: A Direct Threat to South Sudan’s Fragile Peace
Oyet Nathaniel’s War Gamble: A Direct Threat to South Sudan’s Fragile Peace By Abraham Madit Majak South Sudan teeters on the edge of a dangerous precipice. Oyet Nathaniel Pierino, the self-proclaimed acting Chairman and Commander-in-Chief of SPLM/A-IO, has declared war against the government at a time when the party’s legitimate leader, Dr. Riek Machar, remains […]
Are Red Belt and Tom Group Politicizing or Blackmailing President Kiir’s “Lion and Spear” Phrase?
Are Red Belt and Tom Group Politicizing or Blackmailing President Kiir’s “Lion and Spear” Phrase? By Abraham Madit Majak President Salva Kiir’s remark about “a man who ran from a lion while holding a spear (tong) in his hand but did not use it” has resurfaced as a source of heated political controversy. What was […]
The Defection of Former Deputy CDF Gen. Wilson Deng Wek: A Serious Blow to President Kiir’s Government
The Defection of Former Deputy CDF Gen. Wilson Deng Wek: A Serious Blow to President Kiir’s Government By Abraham Madit Majak Independent political analyst on South Sudan The defection of Former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Wilson Deng Wek and his announcement of a new rebel movement is not merely another episode in […]
The Beheading in Waat: A Line That Must Never Be Crossed
The Beheading in Waat: A Line That Must Never Be Crossed By Abraham Madit Majak Independent political analyst and commentator on South Sudan The beheading of a human being by the White Army and SPLA-IO forces after the capture of Waat from the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) on Christmas Day is an act […]
Christmas in the Shadow of War: Reflections on the Capture of Waat
Opinion | Christmas in the Shadow of War: Reflections on the Capture of Waat By Madit Majak South Sudan Eagle Media Independent political analyst and commentator on South Sudan As the Christmas season is observed—a time traditionally associated with peace, reconciliation, and hope—reports indicate that SPLA-IO commander operating in the bush, Gen. Nathaniel Pierino, is […]
Conducting South Sudan’s 2026 Elections Without a Constitution Is Like Eating Fufu Without Soup
Conducting South Sudan’s 2026 Elections Without a Constitution Is Like Eating Fufu Without Soup In South Sudanese homes, fufu without soup is not a meal—it is an empty ritual. You may go through the motions of eating, but nourishment is absent. In the same way, conducting the 2026 national elections without a permanent constitution would […]
National Prayer Initiative for Reconciliation and Unity: A Necessary First Step for South Sudan
National Prayer Initiative for Reconciliation and Unity: A Necessary First Step for South Sudan President Salva Kiir’s call for a national prayer is more than a religious gathering; it is a symbolic moment that speaks to the deepest needs of South Sudan at this critical juncture in its history. After years of conflict, mistrust, political […]
Lakes State Traditional Authority Elections: A Dangerous Precedent for Governance
Lakes State Traditional Authority Elections: A Dangerous Precedent for Governance By Abraham Madit Majak The recently conducted traditional authority elections in Lakes State are not merely flawed—they represent a dangerous precedent for governance in South Sudan. What was presented as an exercise in community leadership renewal has instead exposed a troubling pattern of rushed decision-making, […]
R-ARCSS Memorial Service: Remembering an Agreement That Failed the People
R-ARCSS Memorial Service: Remembering an Agreement That Failed the People Opinion | By Abraham Madit Majak The announcement that the memorial service for the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) is scheduled for December 22, 2026 is both symbolic and deeply unsettling. Memorials are held for people, ideals, and […]
15 December: A Dark Day in South Sudan’s History
15 December: A Dark Day in South Sudan’s History 15 December stands as one of the most painful and defining dates in the history of South Sudan. On this day in 2013, political tensions within the leadership of the young nation exploded into violent conflict, plunging the country into a brutal civil war whose consequences […]