South Sudan: J-1 needs a backup plan for oil exports

“Every drop of oil must translate into development, jobs, investment, and opportunities for all South Sudanese” – Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel (01.08.2025).

It is time that the elites and the ones in office in Juba takes account the internal conflict of Sudan. As it stifles it’s development and stability. Not only is the conflict costing in lives, but in the future and stability of the fragile economy of the Republic.

J-1 and the inner-circle brokers needs to reflect on the future and find new measures. They need to find funding, international backing and assurances of projects, which gives them a second option if things are getting worse in Sudan. The conflict of Sudan is only causing more harm. Khartoum aren’t able to ensure the oil-pipelines and the export of crude oil from South Sudan. That will hurt the economy and the inflation will only rise. The already stagnate and lack of improved finances will only get from bad to worse.

President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel needs to recalibrate and find new means to an end. If it is ensuring the international banks and multi-national organizations are willing to back a pipeline to Lamu Port, Kenya. If not find some sort of financing for pipelines through Ethiopia into Djibouti. Because the way things are right now. The elites and the ones in power needs to have a back-up plan and that quickly.

Juba cannot trust Khartoum or Port Sudan to save itself. They aren’t capable or have the capacity to secure the crude oil from South Sudan to enter the world markets. That isn’t the priority for Al-Burhan or the ones fighting Hemeti. Therefore, Kiir has to choose another partner and get his ducks in a row.

South Sudan cannot just trust one brother. They need other brothers to at their aide. Especially, when this is the massive part of the revenue of the state and where it gets currency to live. The state needs the petrodollars and everyone knows it. So, Juba and J-1 has an urgency to step up its game and find new ways of exporting the crude oil. The conflict in Sudan should be lesson for South Sudan. As it is fragile and in the mercy of Sudan. They are bound by the actions and the inner works of Sudan. South Sudan as of now is bound by the fate of whoever runs Sudan and what path they choose. That’s not the choice of the people of South Sudan or the leadership of Juba. No, that’s because of old ways of doing things and historical factors, which is haunting the halls of Juba. Therefore, Juba needs to reflect and try to navigate in these treacherous waters.

Juba has no time to loose. They have to act. They need to make conferences and use their diplomatic efforts to secure memorandums of understandings, also possible assurances of securing the possibility of pipelines being built. As it is all bound by greed and the possible profits of transport of the goods across the Republics. That will not only benefit South Sudan, but also the other host-nations. As they are getting revenue too out of it and a new source of income. Instead of having one way of entering the world markets.

South Sudan deserves better. Sudan cannot save it now. The ones in-charge in Juba has to use their means and to an end. That’s if they are worried about their future and possible tax-revenue on the crude oil. This is something they should be concerned about, because it is a life-line that can be put on hold again. Because two generals has decided to fight to the end. An end that costs and continuously hurts South Sudan too. Peace.

Opinion: Kadaga’s time was up

It is hard to imagine, but the Member of Parliament since 1989 and Deputy Prime Minister, Rebecca Kadaga isn’t valued or a necessity for the National Resistance Movement. That’s why she lost to the current speaker, Anita Among to become a part of the NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC). It speaks volumes that she lost so brutally and in such a fashion.

Kadaga has been main stay and been in the inner-circle of power. She has held massive influence and been a vital support of the party. As an individual she has used her office and her mandates to enforce the will of the President. Not matter what cause and what effect it might have on the Republic. She has done it and diligently done so…

That’s why this week loss of the NRM CEC seat is a telling sign. Kadaga is possibly trying to process what went down and how humiliating this is. As Among took over her spot, not only in Parliament as the speaker, but now in the CEC too. She is the heir to her throne and that must hurt.

Kadaga has done everything in her power to serve and collect. She has ensured questionable legislation through the chambers. As speaker she has pushed the envelope and secured the longevity of the President. There has been no cause that hasn’t been to dire or where she did what the President said she needed to do. Therefore, she never expected to be used and dumped. However, that is the case now.

The long serving loyalist, Kadaga, never thought this day would come. Her time is up and she’s supposed to never retire. She was supposed to retain her office and it was earned. Nevertheless, the President doesn’t seem to care or isn’t concerned. Kadaga did what he needed and now her influence is reduced to nearly nowhere.

That got to sting. For someone who could order soldiers into the chambers of the Parliament and clear out the dissidents of the state. For someone who could try to enforce and enact the first Anti-Gay law. That’s what she’s been doing and she has pushed whatever button the President asked her to do. Therefore, she never anticipated or was mentally prepared for the loss of this week.

Kadaga is greedy, as she is holding plenty of offices and wants to retain the seat in Parliament regardless. That’s why she wanted to keep the office in the CEC too. As she’s used to this and been a natural part of the party in this way. Now she’s being slowly faced out and becoming obsolete. That got to sting…

Certainly, there isn’t anything saying she won’t return to Parliament. That’s something she has managed to do since 1989. However, being an MP is just one part of the bargain. Now that she lost the role in the CEC. We know that’s a sign of what to come. The party and the President aren’t in need of her services. She did her duty and served, now she’s no longer needed. That’s a compelling case and shows that some people can never do enough. There is always a need for more and they can’t think Kadaga can serve as swiftly as she did in the past.

This just shows that someone can show blind loyalty to their master and be ditched the moment they are no longer useful. Kadaga should have seen the writing on the wall. Her heir is in Among and it’s been visible for a long time now. She has taken her place and Kadaga is old news. There is nothing new Kadaga can do or be able to sell.

No, Kadaga has served and now she isn’t useful anymore. That’s just a fact at this point. If she had the power and the prestige, if she had the influence and the sway. She wouldn’t be out in the cold and accept defeat. No, she would be in the CEC and be where she thought she belonged. However, they don’t see the use of her.

That’s why sooner or later, she will lose everything else. The seat in Parliament, the Office in the Cabinet and whatever else that is beneficial for her now. Kadaga is on the way for a forced retirement.

Rebecca Kadaga doesn’t see that herself, but everyone from the outside can. They can see that she is outsmarted and outplayed. She doesn’t have the weaponry or the finesse to pull it off. That’s why the President prefers Among and knows that she will ensure the longevity.

Kadaga didn’t retain the role of speaker and got demoted. Now she got demoted from CEC. We just know the next is in line. Time will tell, but her story isn’t over yet. It will just be painful to watch and that the lady isn’t reflecting on how it looks from outside. For Kadaga this should be embarrassing and she should have bowed out in grace. Instead she got beaten and now has to retool her approach. Because that is necessary and if she doesn’t see that.

Well, her future will be grim and she will lose even more in the public eye. There is a time and place for everything. Right now the time is up for Kadaga and now it the turn for Among. Peace.

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Tanzania: Samia is facing Samia

“Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan launched her campaign for October elections – but opposition leader Tundu Lissu’s party Chadema was barred, while ACT Wazalendo’s candidate Luhaga Mpina was disqualified this week. Hassan’s own candidature has also drawn criticism from within her ruling CCM party” (Radar Africa, 28.08.2025).

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?

Well, Chama Cha Mapundzi (CCM) and incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan aren’t that. They are just preparing everything and ensuring no one can really challenge Mama Samia. The ones who think they can alter or change what is going down in October. Well, the game is already made and the gig is up.

The ones in office, running the authorities and whatnot has all served the plate to be eaten. This election aren’t really a “will of the people” but more the will of Samia. She has barred the main competitors and ensured they aren’t on the ballot. That’s why we know she has no real opposition or viable candidates to run against her. She don’t fear them and why should she?

The whole state apparatus is behind her. She has the power and the influence. Samia guides and gets the ones to serve her. That’s all that matters…

The ones who thinks or wants to believe in a free and fair election in October. Well, that is impossible and the previous elections under CCM just proves this. That’s why this is just taking the steps further and the total consolidation of power is the motive. The CCM has already all power and just pursuing their will. They want it all and everyone is supposed to bend their knees for the party.

President Samia is just a cold blooded tyrant and this is her tyranny. They just want to legitimize it and make it believable. However, it is so easy to see what they are doing. The CCM is just exposing their plot and what they are willing to do. Just so Samia can rule with an iron fist. Where everyone just jumps when she says “jump”.

Seriously, the CCM and the President will win with a huge majority in October. It would be better to just skip over it. As it is a waste of time and efforts, because everything is already in play and there is no secrets really. The CCM has already rigged and put the state machinery behind it. We can just how this will play and it is a mockery of the “will of the people”. When this election is the will of Samia and her associates. Therefore, please, stop the charade and we know the drill.

Just give Samia over 90% of the votes and call it a day. That’s what will happen in a few months time and she will bash herself in the glory of other dictators on her glorious inauguration. We can just see it coming. They have already printed the posters and prepared the speeches for the day. If they haven’t… the ones in need should just start. We just know this day is coming and it isn’t even funny. Peace.

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Opinion: Everyone hates Chris [Baryomunsi]

The honourable for ages, the man who decides decades ago to become a Member of Parliament instead of taking an honest office in Harare, Zimbabwe. That man is one out of plenty who was humiliated and ridiculed after the National Resistance Movement was done with the elections for the Central Executive Committee (CEC).

The man I am talking about Chris Baryomunsi who lost the position of the being the Vice Chairperson – Western Region. Which is a prestigious affair and sought after office within the ruling party. So losing out on this one is an epic failure.

However, do yourself a favour and don’t feel any pity or sorrow, because this honourable man wouldn’t have any for you. If your dying of cancer or feeling any kind of pinch, well, he believes it was happening to you anyway. His the sort of gentleman that goes into the gutter and darkest parts of humanity, which is where he gets the energy to show loyalty to his master.

The fall of Baryomunsi has been celebrated online and no one should be shocked or in awe. He deserves it and his getting these flowers while his alive. Rather that he gets to see how hated and despised his now. Instead of his family, friends and other associates finding it out while they are mourning. Seriously, this man deserves the credit and the displeasure turned against him.

His a ghastly and power-hungry fellow. Who doesn’t care or values others. At least how he has spoken of people and their plights. That man thought he was “one of them” and someone who had made it. Now his winged is clipped and he could face a bad outcome in the General Election next year. Especially, since his track record and his statements lingers on forever.

This man is willing defend torture and death, just to be in the good graces of His Excellency. This man doesn’t value the voters or the ones he represents. They are just pawns for his pockets. No, this man can bury them and dance on their graves. As long as he gets “paid in full”. That’s all there is to it and his arrogant about it too.

That’s why his not a beloved character. He will detain and go after his critics too. That’s something he has done as well. Therefore, he isn’t a lovely representative or a proper honourable either. He eats of the public’s pocket, but misuses the power given to him. This is why we won’t shed tears when his proper demise happens.

The NRM CEC election is just a sign that his glory days are beyond him. Maybe he won’t even be retained or moved within the Cabinet in the next term. As his not a sought after leader or someone who oozes finesse. No, his a bootlicker and loyalist who is tainted. His not a new breed or someone who can inspire people. Except he can get people riled up and get them ready to revolt against him.

Everyone hates Chris and I don’t blame them. He has made his bed and now he has to sleep in it. Peace.

The NRM CEC Elections are just “Poetic Justice”

“I wish to end this address by congratulating all of you that got elected as the new leaders of the NRM. I am very happy to see that most of you are young. In order to succeed, do two things. Do not try to carry the population under you on your head but simply lead them by showing them what to do and how, as you have been guided by the NRM, using Government money, not your personal money” – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (27.08.2025).

The chaos, the inner-circle bickering and spending like drunk sailors on delegates for the votes. Surely, the ones following the internal elections of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) knows it costs to get into office. The power and privilege has a price. Billions upon billions of shillings are spent on the votes. Also, the influence of the power-brokers and the ones who has the wind in their sails.

Certainly, this election of the NRM CEC and other parts of the internal party of the NRM. It just shows how rotten to its core the party has become. If you are able to have funds, sacks on sacks and willing to pay. Then you have the possibility to get elected and be within the upper-echelon of power. That’s what these people wants and they fight dirty to get there. This what the President wants and they are all fighting to dine with him. He must enjoy this, as everyone is corrupt and can be swayed by an envelope. That’s why he keeps the nation poor and can easily trigger them by breadcrumbs.

We have seen loyalist and people willing to trade their dignity to serve His Excellency in past fall brutally in this election. People who has altered their future and their names. Just to serve the will of the President and what his ever need is. Their loyalty and work is just discarded and forgotten about, as they are not power-brokers or the ones who their master need. That’s why Kadaga, Mukula, Baryomunsi and others has fallen from grace. People are dancing in celebrations over their loss and their lack of positive outcome. Just like the clear indication that the NRM – Patriotic League of Uganda “merger” isn’t in the cards, as their candidates haven’t really succeeded either. A tale that the son isn’t as powerful or has the connects that the father approves of. Especially, seeing the ones PLU touched wasn’t anointed this time around.

This internal election should be a reminder of what the NRM is willing to do. They did this to their own and to stab their comrades in their backs just to get ahead. These people are acting like a den of thieves and it shows. There are no honour around thieves. That is just obviously clear and the ones following it could see just that. The NRM is bloated, extravagant, arrogant and petty. There is beautiful affair or proof of any honest poll. No, just bickering, accusations and money transferred from candidates to delegates. It was a transactional and violent affair. Nothing that wasn’t sufficient or evident of the will of the ones involved. No, they waited for their pay-off and cast their vote as who paid the bounty. Therefore, the ones who believes in it…

If you trust these fellows who does this internally. Just imagine what the same folks would do locally, regionally and nationally when the General Election comes next year. This election of the NRM CEC and the internal positions are an indications of what to come. These people will go over dead bodies to win. They don’t care who is scorned, in pain or dying, as long as their gravy-train continues. That’s the mindset and it is so clear.

The tragedy is that many will forget and try to have collective amnesia about it too. Just a long forgotten memory and a tale of old. Instead of knowingly learn from this and know this is who you are challenging. People who are backstabbing, corrupt and has only one incentive – themselves and their own pockets. That’s it… and it is bloody. It will be crucial and you should be alerted. Because, the vision of it is already there and we all should remind ourselves of that. Peace.

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