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 […]
South Sudan Cannot Vote Its Way Out of a Broken Transition
South Sudan Cannot Vote Its Way Out of a Broken Transition By Abraham Madit Majak South Sudan’s transition was never meant to be a race to the ballot box. It was designed as a carefully sequenced process — one that prioritizes peace, security, inclusion, and reform before elections. The recent decision by the presidency to […]
South Sudan’s Politics Must Stop Eating Its Own Future: Why Internal Power Struggles Threaten the Nation’s Survival
South Sudan’s Politics Must Stop Eating Its Own Future: Why Internal Power Struggles Threaten the Nation’s Survival Subheading: As South Sudan prepares for the 2026 elections, a dangerous political habit—turning against its own institutions and citizens—risks undermining reforms, stability, and the country’s future. “A hungry hyena will first claim its cub smells like a goat, […]
SPLM-IO Rejects Decision to Amend Peace Deal, Citing Exclusion of Dr. Riek Machar
SPLM-IO Rejects Decision to Amend Peace Deal, Citing Exclusion of Dr. Riek Machar By: Abraham Madit Majak Juba, South Sudan — The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) faction loyal to suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar has rejected a presidency decision to proceed with national elections by December 2026, describing the process as illegitimate, […]