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29/03/2026

THIS IMBALANCE IS DANGEROUS

29.03.2026.

The strength of a nation—militarily, economically, or culturally—depends on the leadership it has. More precisely, it rests on mental strength: a deep understanding of how nations function and how the world operates.

I live in a country—Egypt, to be precise—where the government deliberately plans even around the amount of sugar people consume, the water they use, and the electricity they depend on. Here in Cairo, for example, fruits are transported daily from Fayoum—one of Egypt’s agricultural hubs.

This is the principle of production: rural areas feeding urban centers. Although Fayoum is a city of its own, the principle remains.

This is not a negative comparison, but a lesson.

The lifeline of Egypt is the Nile River—the same river you cross from Sherikat to Konyo Konyo in Juba. It is the very Nile that flows through our land, yet while it sustains us, it has transformed Egypt into a thriving nation.

With that same Nile and nearly eight months of rain each year, we have the natural capacity to feed not only ourselves, the East African Community but regions beyond.

The difference is leadership, all levels.

Another pillar is peace and stability. For a nation to flourish, leadership must be stable and intentionally focused on transforming lives and creating wealth for both the country and its people.

Since 2013, we have existed as a country either in war or at the negotiating table. In parliamentary sittings, it is often the terms of agreements—not the future of the nation—that dominate discussion. For 13 years!

That's to say, we have spent 87% of our time as a people since independence either killing ourselves or discussing how to stop killing ourselves. The remaining 13% was used to celebrate the independence by those who were in the country and to arrange for return by those who were displaced by the SPLM/A war of struggle.

Back to parliamentary sittings...

It is rarely about how Yei, for example, can supply Juba with potatoes, Bor with fish, or Terekeka with milk and beef. Instead, oil wealth, which always comes up in discussions, is repeatedly treated as a quick fix rather than part of a long-term strategy.

We need a government that discusses people and their lives. Today, we can lose a hundred citizens in a single day and the parliament remains silent. That is not representation. That is not leadership. Even the loss of a cow should trigger action from authorities that be—because it is a resource that sustains human life.

Effective leadership is defined by its ability to think, act, and consistently drive transformation—regardless of internal or external challenges. Whether in war or peace, there is no excuse for the conditions our people endure. Every nation struggles on two fronts—within and beyond its borders—but it must still succeed.

We are a country of approximately 12,436,037 people, the majority of whom are youth. Of this population, nearly 3 million live in urban areas where little or no production takes place. The remaining 9 million reside in rural areas, yet face food insecurity due to floods, conflict, and lack of means of production.

Under normal conditions, rural areas supply urban centers with goods and raw materials. Productive villages sustain vibrant towns and cities.

But here lies a dangerous imbalance: a struggling rural majority (9 million)—without the capacity to produce—now depends [should be support under normal circumstances] an urban population (3 million) that produces little or nothing.

The result is not just poverty, but persistent and deepening poverty.

To overcome this imbalance, a deliberate and well-planned system must be established by all levels of leadership. One in which villages supply towns and cities with agricultural goods and raw materials, while towns and cities return value through skills, services, and innovation.

Achieving this requires addressing insecurity, flooding, lack of infrastructure, and access to production tools. True independence—the real expression of sovereignty, even in the production of basic goods—begins with empowering citizens at the grassroots level, where land and people meet to create value.

Cde. Dut J. Garang
Cairo, Egypt
29/03/2026

26/03/2026

Algerian police arrested three men who tried to enter Spain by disguising themselves as sheep inside a livestock truck.

Security officers became suspicious after noticing some “sheep” behaving unusually and showing human traits.

The suspects, aged between 25 and 30, were identified as Algerian nationals and taken into custody.

They now face charges related to illegal immigration and possible animal cruelty, sparking mixed reactions online.

25/02/2026

The strategic gap in South Sudan’s Defence posture: A call for Investment in Armed Drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

I will argue in this opinion piece that South Sudan's defence establishment should prioritise the acquisition of armed drones and UAVs because investing in these aerial vehicles will provide defensive and offensive capability to secure and safeguard its national security interests in the airspace domain. Notable important of investing in drones and UAVs capabilities is that they can be piloted remotely from any location and away from the battlefields, and when equipped with cameras, they can provide real-time intelligence, aerial surveillance, and reconnaissance. In addition, drones and UAVs offer high-precision, remotely operated strike capabilities while enabling battlefield overwatch, target tracking, and immediate, precise combat actions.

South Sudan's war for independence was fought with grit and determination, mainly with light weaponry, unguided munitions, and limited air support. The post-SPLA/SPLM era has witnessed an evolutionary innovation in remotely piloted aerial combat vehicles, particularly the entry of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and armed drones into battlefields. While the core principle of warfare remains the same, the deployment of UAVs and armed drones into direct combat has intensified battlefield lethality, large-scale human losses, and equipment destruction. While UAVs are more expensive to acquire, drones, on the other hand, are low-cost and easy to access due to their dual commercial use. They can be easily modified and fitted with explosive warheads, making them a popular weapon of choice for both state and non-state actors. More importantly, drones and UAVs are easy to operate and do not require the expensive, complex infrastructure often required by long-range bombers and fighter jets. Similarly, they are easy to transport by land and can be deployed in most weather and terrain conditions, making them ready for short-notice deployments. Their ability for long-endurance flight also made drones and UAVs a sought-after strategic asset in warfare. As a result, many states have made their acquisition a strategic investment in their defensive and offensive capabilities.

Without a human pilot, UAVs can loiter overhead, providing a clear bird's-eye view of enemy positions and movements thousands of feet above ground. This capability allows for UAVs to avoid friendly fire, while it releases precision guided munitions on enemy troops, disrupts infantry planned ground assaults, and targets enemy command and control centres without committing your own troops on the battlefield. Such capabilities allow for drones and UAVs to have an immediate impact on frontlines and influence the outcome of a war. In this context, armed drones and UAVs are the future weapons of modern warfare.

For context, our region has witnessed a series of intra-state conflicts and border skirmishes since 2013. Some of these countries affected by intra-state conflicts, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Somalia, have relied heavily on the use of armed drones and UAVs to disrupt various rebels’ activities, such as logistical support, forward deployment, and the dismantling of mobile command and control centres. In contrast, South Sudan struggles in the initial phase of its first civil war against advancing rebels in 2013. As observed in the first week of the war, the lack of air supremacy over rebel-held territories was noticeable. In particular, the lack of crucial aerial surveillance for intelligence collection and reconnaissance, and of an airstrike capability, has prolonged the war and made it a war of attrition to date.

In analysing South Sudan’s defensive and offensive shortcomings, valuable lessons can be drawn from regional conflicts and South Sudan's own civil wars to inform future defence planning and protect its national security interests. As it has been observed in other notable conflicts in the region and beyond, armed drones and other various UAV hybrids have been deployed with a notable battlefield advantage against rebel groups and Islamist insurgents, especially in Mali, Nigeria, and Burkina Faso. For instance, the introduction of the Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 has made a significant impact on the battlefields. Bayraktar has provided actionable intelligence, aerial surveillance, and airstrikes, disrupting insurgents' ambushes and planned attacks against governments. A similar shift in battlefield dynamics has also been observed in the Russia-Ukraine war due to the role played by drones and UAVs. Despite Ukraine ceding much of its southern and eastern parts to Russia, Ukraine has fiercely defended its territorial integrity and inflicted heavy losses in human and equipment against the Russian army. In this conflict, armed drones and UAVs have featured predominantly in direct combat and have proven to be more reliable and effective than infantry and tanks in modern battlefields.

For South Sudan to remain militarily competitive in the region, it needs to invest in drones and UAVs to protect its national security interests amid political instability and internal conflicts. Therefore, South Sudan's defence establishment should explore outward opportunities for defence partnerships with countries such as Turkiye, China, Russia, Ukraine, and Israel, which have advanced drone technology and development. In summary, acquiring armed drones and UAVs will provide the country with both defensive and offensive capabilities in its arsenal while it continues to work on security sector reforms, while maintaining aerial capability for deterrence, border infiltration, and encroachment.

Aru Kok

The author is a former Australian Department of Defence’s Security advisor, and a graduate of the Australian National University’ s National Security College.

Copped

25/02/2026

Nathaniel Garang Anyieth

A Memoir of Life, Teaching, and Impact

Early Life and Calling (1940–1975)

Nathaniel Garang Anyieth was born in 1940 in Werkok Village, Makuach Payam, Bor County, Jonglei State. Raised within the Bor-Jieng community, his early years were shaped by traditional Dinka values and the emerging influence of Christianity in Southern Sudan.

He began his primary education at Akol Ajak Bush School in 1954 and later continued at Malek Primary School in 1957. Amid Sudan’s long-running conflicts and social upheaval, young Nathaniel discerned a profound spiritual calling. Determined to serve God and his people, he pursued theological studies at Nairobi Pentecostal Bible College, earning a diploma in 1974. In 1975, he was ordained as a pastor—marking the beginning of a lifelong ministry defined by courage, revival, and perseverance.

Rise in Church Leadership and Trial by War (1984–2005)

In 1984, Nathaniel Garang was consecrated as the first indigenous Bishop of the Diocese of Bor under the Episcopal Church of South Sudan—a historic milestone in a diocese previously led by foreign missionaries. His consecration symbolized not only ecclesiastical transition but spiritual maturity within the South Sudanese church.

Soon after his consecration, Bor was engulfed in violence during the Second Sudanese Civil War. Bishop Nathaniel fled with his congregation into rural isolation. For years, he ministered in hardship—baptizing converts, ordaining clergy, celebrating Holy Communion, and strengthening displaced believers. International observers would later nickname him “the lost bishop,” yet to his people, he was a shepherd who never abandoned his flock.

Throughout the 1990s, he became a central figure in the spiritual and social transformation of Greater Jonglei and among South Sudanese refugees in Kenya. He preached reconciliation, nurtured fellowship across clan divides, and expanded evangelism into areas deeply rooted in traditional belief systems.

After the death of Archbishop Joseph Marona, Bishop Nathaniel served as Acting Archbishop and earlier as Dean of the Province. Approaching South Sudan’s independence in 2011, he publicly called for reconciliation, youth engagement in development, and cooperation between church and society.

The Pentecostal Controversy and Spiritual Identity

Bishop Nathaniel’s ministry was marked by theological tension. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, a revival movement influenced by Pentecostal teaching stirred debate in Bor and Juba among the Bor-Jieng of the Eastern Bank.

Paul Nhomlaau (Nhom-rom de Piool), a dynamic teacher, challenged young people and organized annual conferences that emphasized repentance, the Holy Spirit, and spiritual renewal. While Bishop Nathaniel approved much of his teaching, divisions arose within the church. Archdeacon Kdhekia intervened, dismissing Paul and directing Nathaniel toward further training under Bishop Gwynne.

Though he undertook a year of further training, Nathaniel retained a Pentecostal warmth in prayer, scripture interpretation, and revival practice. His theology blended Anglican structure with charismatic vitality—a balance that would shape generations of believers.

Yan-Athiei Marches: Evangelism in Cultural Form

One of Bishop Nathaniel’s most powerful legacies was the Christian adaptation of Yan-athiei—a transformation of traditional Dinka “Yai” singing into gospel proclamation.

In these open-air marches, believers carried white flags marked with red crosses, beating drums and singing in Thong-Jieng (Dinka language). They preached in cattle camps, marketplaces, and even places where local beer (“Jou”) was sold. The movement drew crowds of all ages—curious listeners, skeptics, and seekers.

Many testified that they had dreamt of the coming procession before it arrived. Lives were transformed—among them women like Atit Mawan, who left destructive patterns behind to become a devoted Christian mother within the Bor-Jieng congregation.

Christmas-Eve Marches became grand public celebrations. Youth and women dressed in white shirts marked with crosses, drums newly prepared with leather, songs echoing across villages for miles. Even nominal Christians—“those who come to renew their certificates”—returned to church on Christmas morning. Through these marches, the Gospel was not only preached; it was sung, walked, and embodied.

Revival Amid Civil War

As war intensified, revival deepened. Bishop Nathaniel led cycles of fasting and prayer with elders such as Buol Duk and Mayen Kulang. Seven-day prayer conferences saw dramatic spiritual experiences—members falling under conviction, claiming visions of light descending into churches.

Though questioned and even arrested due to fear surrounding charismatic expressions, Bishop Nathaniel endured humiliation without abandoning his mission.

In refugee camps across Sudan and beyond—Khartoum, Juba, Rumbek, Wau, Malakal, and even Egypt—hundreds of churches sprang up. Morning and evening prayers filled cattle camps and fishing settlements. Drums called believers to intercession for sons on the battlefield. The church became both sanctuary and resistance—interpreting suffering through a theology of spiritual liberation.

This period also saw the rise of leaders such as Dr. Isaiah Majok Dau, influenced by early revival conferences in Bor, who later became a major Pentecostal leader in Sudan and South Sudan.

Retirement and Enduring Legacy (2011–2024)

After nearly three decades leading the Diocese of Bor, Bishop Nathaniel retired in 2011 and was succeeded by Ruben Akurdid Ngong. Yet retirement did not silence him. He remained a revered father figure within the church.

In 2023, the Episcopal Church of South Sudan honored him with an Evangelism Award for his lifelong dedication.

In 2024, he was airlifted to Nairobi for treatment of severe malaria and later discharged after recovery—another testimony to resilience in the face of adversity.

Theological and Historical Significance

Bishop Nathaniel Garang’s ministry coincided with the Addis Ababa Agreement period (1972–1983), a time of peace and development in what was then called the Southern Region of Sudan. During both peace and war, he embodied steadfast leadership.

His impact can be summarized in four enduring contributions:

1. Indigenization of Leadership – As the first South Sudanese Bishop of Bor, he symbolized ecclesiastical self-governance.

2. Cultural Evangelism – Transforming traditional forms like Yan-athiei into vehicles of Gospel proclamation.

3. Revival Spirituality – Encouraging fasting, prayer, and Holy Spirit renewal within Anglican structures.

4. Resilient Shepherding – Ministering faithfully through displacement, war, theological conflict, and national transformation.

Conclusion

The late Retired Archbishop Emeritus Bishop Nathaniel Garang Anyieth was not merely a church leader; he was a bridge between tradition and transformation, war and worship, structure and Spirit.

From Werkok village to refugee camps, from Bor’s dusty roads to the altar calls of Yan-athiei marches, his life tells the story of a church growing under fire—refining faith through suffering.

His legacy lives on in the congregations he strengthened, the clergy he ordained, the youth he inspired, and the revival he nurtured among the Bor-Jieng and across South Sudan.

“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord… their works follow them.”

30/01/2026

By Mabior Abit

Life is beautiful, and every stage deserves to be embraced. When things don’t go our way, we must remain calm, respectful, and grounded.

When news of the decision surfaced, many expected me to issue a statement, forgetting that the moment was not about me but about them. I chose instead to give space for a peaceful celebration, free from interference. I meant well with my posts throughout the marriage process, and I stand by them. I wouldn’t change a thing.

To Nyan Geu Herjok, aka Nyan Beny Piou:
Thank you for being part of my journey and for being an author in my storybook, playing a positive role. You are gorgeous, with immense potential. We shared moments of laughter and joy, as well as deeper silences filled with unspoken truths. As you step into a new chapter of life, be kind and true to yourself. I wish you a healthy and fruitful life ahead.

While I am not in control of how individuals behave behind keyboards, I kindly ask that we allow Atong to enjoy this moment in peace. Negative and body-shaming comments do not reflect our cultural values. To those who supported me in this marriage—if you were genuinely rooting for me, you cannot disrespect her, regardless of whether the outcome favoured me or not.

Why now?
Simply because soon you”she” will be lawfully wedded. And out of self-respect, I would never speak about someone’s wife, regardless of our past. Therefore, the purpose of this post is to wish you all the best you could ever ask for.
This chapter is now laid to rest.

I am truly confident that I gave my best, fulfilled my promise, and delivered all that I could.
God’s blessings come unforeseen

Be blessed, Atong’Ama.

24/01/2026

A round of applause to Hon. Gola Boyoi Gola, Chief Administrator of Greater Pibor Administrative Area, for restoring a broken bond between a mother and her children.

In the year 2020, my beloved brother, Aleu Deng Aleu, got killed by cattle raiders. As usual, raiders come from the neighbouring community of Pibor. We, the family became extremely devastated upon hearing his demise…Deceased was happily married, and in our tradition, whenever someone(male) dies, the family relies on the children, incase the person was married. In this case, Aleu was married and had children. Thus, we had to put our attention on his family. However, in 2022, two years from his death, another bad news reached us. It felt as though the world was finally ending to us! Guess what happened, his wife got abducted with her daughter (Amou) by the Murle assailants on her way from Poktap to Wernyol. One of the worst news I ever heard!

Good news! His wife is back in good health, but her daughter (Amou Aleu-madul) is left in the Murle land. According to her mother’s side of story, “she is alive”. Thank God! They were separated since the day of their abduction.

We urge the chief administrator, Hon. Gola Boyoi Gola, to consider finding her daughter, using the same procedures that were employed to recover the mother ,and hopefully reunite them in the near future. No mother deserves this inhumane act, every mother should nurture her children, that’s a right. Abduction creates long-term trauma, distressing pain inflicted by the loss of a child to an enemy, to women whose children get abducted or children whose parents get kidnapped.

Note, her current location and name are withheld for a reason known best by the author of this piece.

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By: Antiwaja Antiwaja alias Akuei Deng Aleu Anyang

21/01/2026

With Mawan de mawan – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 7 months in a row. 🎉

21/01/2026

Nation First: Kiir Gives Clear Orders as New Officials Are Sworn In.

President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on South Sudanese to live in peace, stay united, and respect the law.

Speaking during the swearing-in of new officials, the President asked for quick reforms to improve public services. New ministers sworn in include Aleu Ayieny Aleu (Interior), Ezekial Lol Gatkuoth (Public Service), Anthony Lino Makana (Labour), and Sarah Nyanath Elijiah Yong (Culture). Madhang Majok Meen became Governor of Lakes State, while Deng Akuei Kak was sworn in as Deputy Governor of Upper Nile.

President Kiir told the Interior Minister to fix the police to fight crime, urged protection of workers’ rights, and asked for faster reforms in public service. He also said peace in Lakes State is important for the unity and development of the country.

21/01/2026

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20/01/2026

1991: The Impact on Duk and Twic ; Bor — A Matter of Record.

The events of 1991 had a devastating and undeniable impact on the people of Duk ; Twic ; Bor. These are not rumours, emotions, or partisan recollections; they are historical facts recorded by Lam Akol himself, a senior figure of the Nasir faction.

According to Lam Akol’s Nasir Declaration, SPLA-Nasir forces overran Duk on 24 September 1991 with what he described as “little resistance,” followed by the capture of Poktap on 6 October 1991. Kongor fell on 9 October 1991, and by 17 November 1991, Jalle was taken. The following day, 18 November 1991, Bor town itself came under the control of the Nasir faction. The advance continued with the capture of Gemeiza on 22 November 1991.

Lam Akol openly acknowledges that these military engagements resulted in civilian deaths and the destruction of property. He further concedes—without ambiguity—that the Nasir faction bears responsibility for some of the “unfortunate excesses” committed in Bor.

These admissions come not from opponents, not from victims alone, but from within the Nasir leadership itself.

This raises a critical and unavoidable question:
Is Dr. Riek G*i Kok now disputing the historical record documented by his own Nasir comrade, Lam Akol?
If so, on what basis can such denial stand against the written testimony of those who led and executed the 1991 campaign?

History does not disappear because it is inconvenient. Duk and Twic ; Bor lived it, buried it, and still carry it.

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