South Sudan National Movement For Change-SSNMC

Christmas and New Year's Message:

On behalf of the Leadership and Secretariat of South Sudan National Movement For Change(SSNMC), I would like to convey my best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to our masses, the people of South Sudan and all partners of goodwill who have stood the test of time supporting South Sudan amidst overwhelming storms until date.

Despite the fact that this generous and friendly gesture from our supportive friends have gone unrewarded, we forever grateful for this unconditional assistance and it is hoped that a day to repay will come some day when South Sudan will be in a position to reevaluate and adjust itself accordingly.

As we celebrate and welcome the turn of the new year, it should be a reminder to our leaders and stakeholders that as days, weeks, months and years keep sliding, our beloved Nation's situation and that of the suffering people remains unchanged; awaiting the political will and a decisive stance to help remedy this misery and grief-driven circumstances.

Everyday that passes by renews our grief, regrets and emotional distress as insecurity, severe hunger, disease and economic recession takes even a worse turn. This new year (2026) should be a year of renewal.

Our leaders and every South Sudanese citizen should renew their faith and love for South Sudan. Let there be change of heart and a renewed love for this Nation like we selflessly fought for it for over two decades.
May this new year shed light and provide an opportunity for forgiveness, reconciliation,and peaceful resolution of all outstanding matters blurring our unity and progress as a Nation.

On behalf of the Leadership, I wish SSNMC Family and all South Sudanese a blissful, blessed and prosperous New Year.

Regards;
Agok Arialbek Achiek (MP),
Secretary for Information and Telecommunications and
Official Spokesperson

SSOA's Deputy Chairperson and SSPM Chairman, Hon. Dr. Costello Garang Ring Lual, accompanied by Gen. Moro Jenesio, SSOA's Official Spokesperson and SSNMC Chairman meets SPLM 1st Deputy Chairperson and Vice-President, H.E Dr. Wani Igga.

The SSOA leaders conveyed their congratulatory message to Dr. Wani for his reappointment as Vice-President and SPLM 1st Deputy Chairman; discusses cooperation and peace amidst the proposed High-level Political Parties' Dialogue.

Read below from SSOA's Official Spokesperson, Hon. Moro Isaac Jenesio;
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Juba, Wednesday • 5 December 2025

The Presidential Advisor and Chairman of the South Sudan Patriotic Movement, Hon. Dr. Costello Garang Ring Lual, paid an official visit to the Vice President for the Economic Cluster, H.E. Prof. James Wani Igga, accompanied by the Spokesperson of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA), Hon. Moro Genesio

During the meeting, Hon. Dr. Costello extended his sincere congratulations to Vice President Igga on his renewed appointment, wishing him continued success in the discharge of his national responsibilities. The discussion highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation and advancing coordinated efforts among national institutions and political actors in support of the government’s agenda for stability, institutional reform, and economic development.

SSOA Spokesperson Hon. Moro Genesio reaffirmed the Alliance’s firm commitment to fostering effective partnership and constructive engagement among political stakeholders. He emphasized that inclusive political dialogue remains an essential mechanism and a national necessity for advancing peace efforts and unifying collective action toward building strong institutions and a resilient state.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to sustained coordination among all national components and to pursuing new horizons that reinforce national cohesion and support the path toward peace, stability, and development in the Republic of South Sudan.

Moro Genesio
SSOA Spokesperson
Chairperson-SSNMC

Why African Leaders Often Prefer Foreign-Mediated Peace
And why South Sudan should embrace the Home -Grown peace

Political Legitimacy and International Pressure

Many leaders believe peace agreements endorsed by the AU, UN, IGAD, or powerful countries give them stronger legitimacy.
External actors can pressure warring parties to sign or comply, something internal actors may struggle to do

Access to Resources.

Peace processes funded by foreigners often come with financial support, humanitarian aid, and post-conflict reconstruction money.
Leaders sometimes prefer peace that comes with resources, even if it undermines local ownership.

Weak Local Institutions

Many African states lack credible, neutral, and strong institutions capable of mediating conflicts (courts, parliaments, traditional councils).
Where internal institutions are weak or compromised, foreign mediation becomes the default option.

Elite Distrust and Ethnic Bias

Leaders often distrust local mediators, suspecting tribal allegiance, political interests, or favoritism.
This bias pushes them to trust “neutral outsiders” more than respected local elders or civil society leaders.

External Influence and Geopolitics

Some foreign powers benefit strategically from conflicts and therefore influence peace processes to maintain control, access resources, or secure allies.

Why South Sudan Should Embrace Home-Grown Peace

Ownership Leads to Sustainability
Peace that emerges from within is owned and protected by the people, not driven by outsiders’ interests.
When peace is ours, we defend it ourselves and don’t depend on donors to sustain it.
Cultural Methods Work Better
South Sudanese communities have rich traditions of reconciliation (e.g., Wunlit Conference, cattle compensation, clan mediation).
Traditional approaches focus on forgiveness, truth-telling, compensation, and coexistence, not only signing documents.

It Reduces Dependency

Reliance on foreign mediators leads to dependency—waiting for outsiders to solve our political problems.
Self-driven peace empowers citizens and forces leaders to take responsibility.

Community-Centered Solutions Address Root Causes

External mediators focus on political elites, power-sharing, and positions.
Local peace processes deal with real causes: cattle raids, land disputes, historical grievances, marginalization, mistrust, and trauma.

It Builds National Unity

When peace is built through inclusive dialogues involving chiefs, youth, women, faith groups, diaspora, business leaders, and local politicians, citizens feel represented.
This creates patriotism and unity rooted in shared solutions—not imposed agreements.

The South Sudan Path Forward: Home-Grown Peace Means…

☆Peace led by churches, elders, youth, women, academicians, and civil society
☆ Political leaders submit to people-driven dialogue, not elite negotiations
☆Prioritizing truth, forgiveness, justice, and healing over power-sharing deals
☆ Building local mechanisms of reconciliation across regions
☆Investing in strong national institutions that mediate peace locally

Foreign-mediated peace may stop bullets, but it rarely heals hearts.
South Sudan’s true and lasting peace will not come from Addis Ababa, New York, or Washington.
It must come from Yei, Bor, Wau, Rumbek, Torit, Malakal, Bentiu,Juba ,aweil,pibor nasir and from the people themselves.

Hon.Mogga Charles Guya
Secretary of foreign affairs SSNMC juba
4th.Dec .2025
Paul Kagame Bishop John Maduot Hon. Paulino Lukudu Obede Citizen TV Kenya EVE Organization for Women Development Aweil News Agency Kush Magazine စာတို

Today 4th/12/2025,
The Deputy Chairperson of the SSOA Alliance and Chairman of the Sudan Sudan Patriotic Movement(SSPM), Dr. Costello Garang Riiny Lual, accompanied by the Alliance’s Spokesperson, Hon. Moro Genesio who double as the chair of SSNMC, paid an official visit today to the Secretary-General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Dr. Akol Paul Kordit, at his office.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and enhance joint political engagement between SSOA and the SPLM, as part of broader national efforts aimed at supporting political dialogue and advancing peace and development in the country.

The meeting emphasized that cooperation among political forces is a “national necessity” to reinforce stability and broaden national consensus. Reporting to the media, Hon. Moro Genesio stressed that the current phase requires collective efforts and unified visions to meet the aspirations of the people of South Sudan.

The visit comes within the context of ongoing political outreach and bridge-building among national partners, paving the way for a new phase of constructive collaboration and dialogue among signatories to the peace agreement and all stakeholders to prepare for the forthcoming elections by 2026.

Moro Genesio
SSOA spokesperson
Chairperson-SSNMC

Copied from Hon. Moro Isaac Jenesio, SSNMC Chairman and SSOA's Official Spokesman:

Yesterday the 2nd/12/2025 at the NDM Office, Bishop Moses Deng, Edmond Yakani, Women and Youth representative on behalf of the dialogue organizers and Stakeholders, officially handed to Hon. Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin, SSOA Secretary General in the company of Hon. Moro Genesio , SSOA Official Spokesman the invitation for the upcoming High-level Political Parties' Dialogue.

The delegation informed SSOA of the request by the SPLM to readjust the date from 5th December to 18th December due to the need for internal consultations in which SSOA accepted.

Mr. Edmond Yakani on behalf of the stakeholders apologized to SSOA leadership for the mistake on their part which lead to invitation of illegal parallel structure of SSOA which is not a signatory to the R-ARCSS 2018 for the consultation exercise. He further commend SSOA for the patience and its role as a key player as far South Sudan's current and future is concerned. The delegation promised to cooperate and coordinate with SSOA on matters of the R-ARCSS and national importance.

On the part of SSOA, Dr. Lam accepted the apology and assured the delegation, SSOA’s readiness for the dialogue which remains the only pathway towards resolving issues and moving the implementation forward.

SSOA advised the delegation to continue with shuttle diplomacy as well as ensure parties to continue engaging in bilateral discussions to ease any existing tensions before the D-Day.

Moro Genesio
SSOA Spokesperson
Chairperson-SSNMC

A Call to Stand with the States Leadership: Political Actors Must Unite to Salvage Our Ailing Nation — A Case of Central Equatoria State and other sisterly states

South Sudan stands at a critical crossroads our nation’s unity, peace, and socio-economic foundation are being tested. Political distrust, insecurity, economic struggles, weakened service delivery, and diminished public confidence continue to strain the vision for a prosperous, peaceful Republic. In such a moment, Central Equatoria State must rise to lead by example.

Central Equatoria our capital, our symbol of unity and birthplace of the liberation struggle is not merely another administrative boundary. It is the political heartbeat of South Sudan. When Central Equatoria is stable, the country breathes easier. When it prospers, the nation advances. But when its leadership is undermined, divided, or sabotaged by partisan interests, the entire country suffers.

This is the hour for political actors to stand with State leadership

Political competition should never become a tool for instability. We must transform political leadership from a battlefield of personal interests into a platform of collaboration for development and peace.

It is time for:
Leaders to prioritize the people over positions
Parties to support governance rather than weaken it
Dialogue to replace intrigue and mistrust.
Public service to outweigh political rivalry.
Unity to surpass tribal and factional agendas.

Why unity in Central Equatoria matters

The state is host to:
National institutions and the capital city, Juba
Multinational investments and diplomatic missions
Diverse ethnic communities representing the soul of South Sudan

Instability here triggers shocks across all ten states. But a united political leadership can:
Restore confidence in governance.
Provide a stable environment for investors and development partners.
Strengthen security and rule of law.
Deliver essential services to citizens.
Inspire national reconciliation and unity.

Leadership is a shared responsibility

Standing with the State leadership does not mean blind loyalty—it means co-owning the mission to lift our citizens from poverty, fear, and hopelessness. It means every political actor taking responsibility to:

Support state policies that restore peace and dignity
Strengthen the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement
Promote inclusive development that reaches rural communities
Ensure transparency and accountability in government actions

A nation built on unity cannot fail

South Sudan’s founding promise to bring towns to the villages and hope to the people must be protected. Our citizens deserve leaders who act as shepherds, not wolves; visionaries, not disrupters.

Let Central Equatoria State be remembered as the place where:
Leaders chose unity over division
Politics served the people
Hope replaced cynicism
Development returned to every community
The task ahead is not for one party, one leader, or one institution it is a collective responsibility. Let us stand with the leadership of Central Equatoria State to heal our land, restore progress, and safeguard the destiny our martyrs died for.

United, we salvage our nation. Divided, we surrender it. The choice is ours.

Hon mogga Charles Guya
Secretary for foreign affairs SSNMC juba
Following
Hon. Paulino Lukudu Obede Paul Kagame T.D. Jakes Ministries Bishop Elias Taban Bishop John Maduot Moro Genesio Wayi Bizi Lo-Wani Moga Charles စာတို

Many South Sudanese can sing the national anthem, but understanding its deeper meaning and living out its message is something we are still collectively growing into as a nation.

Below is a clear breakdown of the anthem’s stanzas, along with their importance and impact on us as citizens:

South Sudan National Anthem: Meaning & Importance

Stanza 1:

“Oh God,
We praise and glorify You
For Your grace on South Sudan…”

Meaning:
This stanza acknowledges God as the foundation of the nation. It is a prayer of thanksgiving for independence and life we achieved from the long struggle so God is our national foundation.

Importance & Impact:
Calls for spiritual and moral responsibility

Reminds leaders and citizens that national progress depends on God’s guidance

Promotes unity beyond tribes or politics

Stanza 2:

“Land of great abundance
Uphold us united in peace and harmony…”

Meaning:
Celebrates the richness of the land — rivers, minerals, fertile soil, and diverse cultures — while emphasizing unity.

Importance & Impact:

Reminds us that our natural wealth belongs to all

Calls us to peaceful coexistence and shared prosperity

Encourages responsible use of resources for development

Stanza 3:

“Oh Motherland
We rise raising flag with the guiding star…”

Meaning:
The guiding star symbolizes freedom, hope, and direction. The stanza honors the flag, martyrs, and national pride.

Importance & Impact:
Calls citizens to protect the legacy of liberation

Inspires patriotism and duty toward nation-building

Challenges youth to be agents of positive change

Collective Message of The Anthem

Theme What It Demands From Us Faith & Gratitude Moral leadership and integrityUnity & Harmony Rejecting tribalism, embracing national identity Abundance of ResourcesAccountability and fair development Martyrs’ Sacrifice Living for the peace they died for

Why Understanding the Anthem Matters Today

Because:
We still struggle with tribal divisions

Corruption hinders progress despite abundance

Many lives were lost for a dream we must honor through action

Youth must carry the future with responsibility

If every citizen — especially leaders — lived by this anthem, South Sudan would heal faster, grow stronger, and shine brighter.

The anthem is not merely a song. It is a national covenant a promise to God, to our martyrs, to each other, and to generations unborn.

When we sing it with understanding, we give meaning to our independence.
When we live it with conviction, we give hope to our nation.
Thus the schools ,all organised forces, civil servants, citizens and all patriots must practice the anthem sing and meditate the song with a call for a better South Sudan united in God's direction and foundation of our nation.

Hon mogga Charles
Secretary of foreign affairs SSNMC juba
Bishop Elias Taban T.D. Jakes Ministries Following Wayi Bizi Lo-Wani

Why the Church in South Sudan Must Raise Its Voice / Advocacy bar to Champion Peace

The Church has always stood at the heart of South Sudan’s struggle, hope, and identity. In a nation wounded by conflict, mistrust, and political fragmentation, the Church remains one of the few institutions that still enjoys trust across communities, tribes, and political divides. Because of this, it carries a unique and urgent responsibility to champion peace.

The Church Is the Only Broadly Neutral Institution

While political actors have become deeply polarized, the Church remains a moral sanctuary respected in both government and opposition-held areas. Its neutrality enables it to mediate truthfully and courageously without fear of political bias.

The Church Speaks With Moral and Spiritual Authority

South Sudan is a deeply faith-driven nation. When the Church calls for peace, forgiveness, reconciliation, and justice, people listen. The voice of the Church can heal where laws and agreements have failed.

The Church Unites Tribes Under One Body of Christ

The Church transcends ethnic identities that often fuel conflict. It reminds South Sudanese that they belong first to God before tribe called to love, not to divide. The Gospel remains the most powerful tool against tribalism.

The Church Is Connected to Every Village and Household

No other institution has such a widespread presence. Through parishes, dioceses, youth groups, women’s fellowships, and clergy, the Church can mobilize grassroots peace from the family level up to the national leadership.

The Church Has Proven Its Role in Historical Struggles

During war and liberation, the Church defended the vulnerable and championed human dignity when institutions collapsed. Today, that same role must continue this time to defeat the enemy of violent division and revenge.

The Church Can Hold Leaders Accountable to Justice

Peace without justice is fragile. The Church must boldly call leaders to truth, repentance, transparency, and servant leadership, reminding them that power is a stewardship from God.

The Church Carries Hope That Peace Is Still Possible

Even in suffering, the Church keeps the flame of hope alive. It teaches that change begins in the heart and that forgiveness is stronger than hatred—offering spiritual healing that politics alone cannot provide.

The Call to Action

For South Sudan to heal and rise, the Church must:

Become louder and bolder for peace and justice

Strengthen civic education rooted in biblical values

Actively facilitate dialogues between divided communities

Empower youth and women as agents of reconciliation

Condemn violence unequivocally—no matter who commits it

The Church is not just a place of worship it is the frontline of South Sudan’s peace. If the Church does not lead the nation toward healing, unity, and forgiveness, who else can?

Now is the time for the Church to stand as the moral compass of the Republic of South Sudan raising the bar as a herald of peace, a protector of the vulnerable, and a bridge of unity for God’s people.

Hon. Mogga Charles Guya
Secretary for foreign affairs -SSNMC
Following Bishop John Maduot Bishop Elias Taban

|| To His Excellency Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan
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By Bol Jok Aleu

‎Dear H.E. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit,

‎I am writing to formally recommend Costello Garang Riiny for the position of Vice President and Chairman for the Services Cluster.
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‎Dr. Costello Garang Riiny has made significant contributions to our country, demonstrating unwavering commitment and dedication to the development of South Sudan. His extensive experience in politics has positioned him as a leader who understands the complexities and challenges our nation faces.
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‎One of the most notable aspects of Dr. Costello Garang's qualifications is his strong connection with Germany 🇩🇪 and other European countries. This network will be invaluable in facilitating development projects and securing the support we need to advance our national goals. His ability to navigate international relations and foster partnerships will undoubtedly benefit South Sudan as we strive for growth and prosperity.
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‎I firmly believe that Dr. Costello's appointment as Vice President and Chairman for the Services Cluster will bring about positive change and propel our country toward a brighter future. His vision, combined with his commitment to service, makes him an ideal candidate for this crucial role.
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‎Thank you for considering this recommendation. I am confident that Dr. Costello Garang Riiny will serve our nation with integrity and excellence.
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‎Sincerely,
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‎Bol Jok Aleu
‎Concerned Citizen
‎Email: [email protected]