Tach Tiel Studio

09/06/2026

Correcting the Map Is Not Enough: Africa Needs a Permanent Voice

Africa is finally starting to get the recognition it deserves, with its true size and shape being reflected on world maps. But fixing the map is just one piece of the puzzle. There's still a significant issue that needs attention: Africa currently has no permanent seat on the UN Security Council.

If the global community genuinely values equality and fair representation, Africa should be granted at least three permanent seats, complete with veto power. One potential solution could be to expand the current five permanent members to eight, allocating three of those seats to African nations.

With 54 countries and over 1.4 billion people, Africa's lack of permanent representation or veto power on the Security Council is hard to defend, especially when the Council's decisions impact international peace, security, and the futures of nations worldwide.

If we can finally acknowledge Africa's true size on the map, then it’s high time we recognize its rightful place in global decision-making. Granting Africa three permanent seats with veto power would be a significant move toward creating a more equitable and just United Nations.
By Tach Tiel
The author is a concerned South Sudan citizen who lives in Canada. For more information, you can reach the author via [email protected].

09/04/2026

FUNDRAISING APPEAL FOR DROUGHT-AFFECTED COMMUNITIES IN TWIC COUNTY

Dear Honourable MPs, Community Leaders, Business people, and Supporters,

I’m reaching out with a heartfelt appeal to our Honourable MPs and community leaders to unite and launch a fundraising campaign aimed at helping those in Twic County who are grappling with the harsh realities of a severe drought.

This drought has taken a heavy toll on agriculture and food production. Crops are wilting just when families rely on them the most for sustenance and their livelihoods. Many are now facing tough and uncertain times.

As the leaders and representatives of our communities, your support, guidance, and coordination can truly make a difference during this critical period. I kindly urge our Honourable MPs and community leaders to consider spearheading a fundraising initiative and rallying resources to assist the families who are hit hardest by this drought.

I also want to reach out to our relatives and friends living abroad, as well as kind-hearted individuals around the globe, to contribute whatever you can. No donation is too small; every bit of generosity can help provide food and essential support to a family in need.

To the people of Twic County: let’s come together as one community. This is a moment for compassion, unity, and shared responsibility. Let’s support each other and ensure that those who are suffering don’t feel forgotten or alone.

Our people need us now more than ever. Let’s take action before the situation worsens.

To all our Honourable MPs, community leaders, Business people , and supporters, thank you for your unwavering commitment to the people of Twic County.

Together, we can make a real difference.

Thank you.

Tach Tiel ,
The author, Tito Tiel, is a concerned South Sudan citizen who lives in Canada. For more information, you can reach the author at his email address: [email protected].

09/02/2026

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒖𝒅𝒂𝒏 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒚?

Why is government headed by SPLM Party not responding to Twic Mayardit Community, pertaining its concern over the Abyei encroachment into the lands of Twic Mayardit?

Is the removable of Twic son from his position as deputy minister of Justice through Republican Decree, a response or a punishment for a crime committed by Joseph Mabior Malek, the former deputy minister of justice?

As per whatsoever is the case, the lands of Twic Mayardit Community, is a territory of the Republic of South Sudan. It is not a disputed land with any country. Let nobody make mistake to consider this land as exclusively a property of Twic without any concern of any normal citizen of South Sudan.

Abyei, a disputed land with the Sudan, is not yet South Sudan. Why is it that the government of the president Salva Kiir Mayardit is always silent whenever there arises a dispute between Twic & Ngok? In the most cases, the government takes side in favour of Ngok against Twic Mayardit Community. Is Ngok being appeased so as to join South Sudan or is Twic Mayardit considered an alien in the territory of South Sudan?

If the lands of Twic Mayardit Community are taken over by the North, what will be the fate of Rek Community and its land. Does the government of SPLM think that it is okay to keep silent? Any undisputed land of South Sudan, shouldn't be curved and annexed to the disputed land of unknown fate.

It is now evident that the government has lost its role and obligation to save lives in the various communal violence, it is also apparent that it is not upto its duties as a government when the sisterly communities such as Twic and Ngok are left to engage in negative debates against each other, while the government is deeply silent.

I personally blame the government of the president, Salva Kiir Mayardit, the government of Warrap under the governor, Bol Wek Agoth Agany and that of Abyei Administrative Area headed by Molana Charles Abyei.

If the conflict of Twic and Ngok is left unaddressed, it will definitely affect Rek of Gogrial and Awiel. It is also possible that Rek will join.

~ Molana Bak Dut Anyakdit.

08/18/2026

08/07/2026

Strengthening Economic Governance and Development in South Sudan

The future of South Sudan’s development, institutional governance and leadership will always depend on how well the public service, parliament and institutions deliver on matters of public resources management for the wellbeing of all South Sudanese people.

It is the obligation of Parliament to provide effective scrutiny of the process of economic planning, budget formulation and ex*****on as well as the overall management of public finances in order to guarantee transparency, accountability, and value for money.

It is of utmost importance that South Sudan’s governance institutions are allowed to perform their mandate without any interference from other government agencies.

Responsibilities such as revenue collection, financial management, and economic planning must rest with the government agencies constituted or mandated by law and not individuals including the Parliament’s special committees tasked to handle specific duties. Whenever the government sets up special task forces or employs advisers for particular roles and responsibilities, there must be clarity on their roles, accountability, transparency, and sustainability. Their establishment should add value to the functions of the relevant government agencies and not take over their duties.

From the recent public debate, it is understood that the position of Pieng Deng Majok who concurrently serves as South Sudan’s representative in the East African Community (EAC) is being questioned especially on his role and his new appointment of reforming tasks in terms of revenue collection and economic planning and management. If the situation is as it seems, I find it most unreasonable to expect South Sudan to deliver on its obligations at the EAC while at the same time addressing the most pressing needs at home without proper oversight. At the same time assigning someone who is representing the country in East Africa parliament to be head of economy reform and revenue collection of the country or did South Sudan appointed New person to replace him in East Africa parliament. I understand one could serve this role if you're Ministry within country but not when you're serving South Sudan in the EAC parliament.

The East African Community representation demands regular meetings in the regional partner states and engaging counterparts in various meetings. In addition, South Sudan needs to put more effort into improving public revenue collection to cushion the country from the debilitating debt that continues to affect our development and economic growth. Therefore, as much as we want South Sudan to meet its obligations at the EAC without undermining the country’s most pressing needs, the two are achievable as long as we have the will and determination to pursue both.

South Sudan needs appropriate appointments of professional and ethical advisers and special task forces whose role and term of office are directed towards achieving public interest and not personal gains.

South Sudan needs professionals to build strong and lasting public institutions that will provide quality and reliable public goods and services to South Sudanese people. The best way to achieve this is by having well-trained and professional officers who respect institutions and work towards achieving collective goals while maintaining the highest professional standards.

South Sudan has a number of challenges that need immediate attention. The most pressing needs are those related to education, health, roads, water, electricity, agriculture, and employment. Revenue collection and effective public financial management will help address some of these needs by supplementing the budget and promoting citizen wellbeing.

The debate around the current state of healthcare and access to appropriate and reliable medicines and treatment in South Sudan indicates that South Sudanese people mostly rely on neighbouring countries for healthcare services, which is an indication that South Sudan needs to invest more in the development of the healthcare sector.

The East African Community offers a great potential for increased investment, trade, and collaboration among partner states in various sectors.

However, South Sudan’s participation in the EAC requires more commitment from the government to ensure that public institutions such as ministries, agencies, and parliaments are well-managed and able to provide quality public services that meet the required standards. The agencies have to cooperate with their counterparts in the East African Community partner states and conduct their duties in the public interest while being transparent to the general South Sudanese people.

I believe that South Sudan’s problems will start to fade away as long as the country has strong leadership, well-governed public institutions, and competent professionals who take up key positions by offering reliable public goods and services.

This way, South Sudan’s national resources will be well-utilized and the country will have quality leadership that serves the public interest.
Tach Tiel

08/02/2026