South Sudan Anti-Corruption Commission- SSACM

Born in 1951 to Dinka cattle herders in Warrap, Salva Kiir Mayardit joined the southern rebellion as a teenager in the 1960s Anyanya fight, then integrated into the Sudanese army after the 1972 Addis Ababa agreement. When the second civil war ignited in 1983, he defected with John Garang to form the SPLM/A, rising as Garang's trusted military chief of staff and intelligence head. He was the disciplined soldier to Garang's charismatic visionary—Garang preached "New Sudan" unity and socialist transformation across the whole country; Kiir quietly leaned toward southern separatism but stayed loyal. When Garang died in that suspicious 2005 helicopter crash, Kiir stepped in as SPLM chairman, southern president, and Sudanese vice president, guiding the CPA to independence in 2011.

But the patterns reveal the inversion: the man who fought for liberation became the face of its betrayal. Independence brought a flag and oil revenue, but under Kiir the country fractured along ethnic lines (Dinka vs. Nuer vs. Equatorians), descended into civil war in 2013 after he accused Riek Machar of a coup (Machar denied it, calling it a pretext for Dinka dominance), and presided over atrocities—Bentiu massacre, mass rapes, ethnic cleansing—that killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions. The 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement brought a fragile unity government with Machar back as VP, but implementation drags, violence flares, corruption devours oil money, famine stalks the land, and elections keep getting postponed. Kiir's rule: endless extensions of term limits, loyalist appointments, suppression of dissent, and a reputation for authoritarian grip masked by that signature cowboy hat gifted by George Bush.

Critics see him as the comprador who turned Garang's dream into a nightmare—economic power stayed with elites and foreign oil firms, land grabs accelerated, the poor stayed poor, and the state became a Dinka-dominated patronage machine. Human rights groups document ongoing abuses

Mental slavery is when you love your oppressor's culture more than your own.
When you know every Western celebrity but can't name one African revolutionary.

That's how they win - you forget who you are.

Lala salama Rt Hon Raila Odinga 🥲

Promoting U.S.-sanctioned crooks to top jobs is like inviting your ex to the wedding—bold, messy, and guaranteed to end in international side-eye. Bonus points for the 'What? Us? No drama here!' follow-up.

Our government, under the leadership of President Salva Kiir Mayardit, has miserably failed our nation and not Dinka as a tribe... If our allegiance is to our country and not our ethnicity, then we must rise up and rightfully reject such a leader regardless of their tribal allegiance.

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Why Uganda is deploying troops to Nasir

BREAKING NEWS🚨

Civilian Casualties Reported in Nasir County Amid last night’s bombardment by UPDF and SSPDF

Nasir County, Upper Nile State – March 17, 2025

Reports have emerged of an attack last night in Nasir County, Upper Nile State, resulting in civilian casualties, including women and children. The incident has intensified concerns about the escalating violence in the region.

Subject: Inspiration for a New Song, K Denk - South Sudan Needs Your Voice

Dear K Denk,
Your music has always been a powerful force, resonating deeply with the hearts of South Sudanese people. In these challenging times, your voice is needed more than ever.
The current crisis has brought immense hardship, but it has also revealed the resilience and strength of our community. We believe your unique talent can capture the spirit of our people, offering hope, healing, and a renewed sense of unity.Your music has the power to transcend divisions and bring people together. Let your voice be a beacon of light in these dark times. South Sudan needs your message of hope and encouragement.
We eagerly await your new song and the positive impact it will undoubtedly have.

With sincere hope and encouragement,

G*i

Refugees Call for Urgent Humanitarian Aid

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For nearly two weeks, refugees in the kakuma refugee camp have been suffering from a severe shortage of water. The situation has worsened as food rations have been reduced, and essential items like cooking oil have been removed from distributions. Today, refugees are peacefully demonstrating, urging UNHCR and other humanitarian agencies to take immediate action.
Access to clean water and sufficient food is critical for survival, health, and safety in the community. The refugees are appealing for urgent support to ensure their basic needs are met. They seek a peaceful resolution and humanitarian assistance to improve their living conditions.
We call on UNHCR and relevant organizations to respond swiftly and stand in solidarity with those in need.

Big shout-out to my newest top fans! Nnou Elvis, Niba Mathias

God bless Kenya for accepting us when no one else could. A lot of good has happened to us since we arrived in this great country.

We are indeed gifted in many ways, but Kenya has gifted us with a peaceful environment to nurture our talents.

I pray that peace may continue to reign in Kenya. 🙏💯❤️