Dinka and Nuer: Cousins Bound by Blood, History, and Destiny
Dinka and Nuer: Cousins Bound by Blood, History, and Destiny By Abraham Madit Majak In South Sudan’s long and painful history, few narratives have been as politically weaponized—and as deeply misunderstood—as the relationship between the Dinka and the Nuer. Often portrayed as eternal rivals, these two communities are, in truth, cousins bound by blood, shared […]
President Salva Kiir Cannot Be Overthrown Through the Barrel of a Gun
President Salva Kiir Cannot Be Overthrown Through the Barrel of a Gun By Abraham Madit Majak History has spoken clearly—and repeatedly—to South Sudan’s armed political actors: power cannot be seized through the barrel of a gun. President Salva Kiir Mayardit will not be overthrown through military confrontation, insurgency, or rebellion. If political change is to […]
Nadapal Attack: A Wake-Up Call for Governors Lobong and Adil
Nadapal Attack: A Wake-Up Call for Governors Lobong and Adil By Abraham Madit Majak The attack on Nadapal should ring alarm bells across South Sudan’s political and security leadership. For the governments of Eastern Equatoria and Central Equatoria States, this incident is not just another security breach, it is a stark warning that armed groups […]
From Deputy Speaker to Warlord: Oyet Nathaniel Pierino
From Deputy Speaker to Warlord: Oyet Nathaniel Pierino By Abraham Madit Majak South Sudan stands on the edge of a dangerous precipice. Rt. Hon. Oyet Nathaniel Pierino, First Deputy Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), has crossed a line that should alarm every citizen: he is no longer just a politician—he is acting […]
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 […]