South Sudan: Rumours circulating surrounding Dr. Riek Machar

The silence, the utter silence and nothingness makes you wonder. Meanwhile, the tension and the acts of violence is in the air. The usage of the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) as the President doesn’t trust the SSPDF. That is evident and clear, as the UPDF is haunting and bombing the Upper Nile in the hunt for the Naath White Army. Alas, therein is the problem and why the ghosts are haunting J1.

President Salva Kiir Mayardit are now trusting mercenaries to keep him in office. He trust them and embodies them in the quest to end the insurgency and the upheaval in the Upper Nile State. In such a manner, that is causing more harm and devastation. Instead of listening to grievances and the reasons for why the youth takes up arms. That should have been the manner and the way to resolve it. However, J1 and his allies are choosing the path on annihilation and complete destruction.

That’s why the First Vice President silence is worrying. It is concerning, as there is no word, public appearance or even a saying. FVP Dr. Riek Machar isn’t to be found. There are speculations of a house-arrest in Juba. But nothing is confirmed.

Just like the rumours and speculations of an assassination attempt, which was called out in the last minute by the President. As the detail and the people involved was called off before ordering the hit on the FVP. Alas, there are such sinister plots and questions remaining. There is a need to know, and it is clear.

We cannot know the gist of things when it is just unverified speculations. It is a hard bargain to get an acknowledgement or justification for set action either. There is a lack of transparency and accountability here at play. The fickle nature and the personification of the state hasn’t made this easier either. As the decrees and the sackings are happening at a fast pace.

The FVP needs to address the public. The SPLM-IO needs to talk and hit it heads on. The same is needed from J1. As the SPLM-IG are speaking reckless and is issuing threats that could end up lethal. Therefore, there is a need for slowing down and take everything into account. Because nothing good is coming out of this. It is only steps closer to war and more conflict. Not like less and not sustainable peace. Just more death and destruction. The Republic of South Sudan doesn’t need that now but need proper sustainable peace and development. Therefore, J1 who is a custodian of power should ensure this and not cause more harm, which its currently doing in Nasir County and the Upper Nile State.

Dr. Riek Machar needs to speak and release a statement. He needs to be vocal and sincere. As the J1 and others are calling for his head. The UPDF CDF Muhoozi Kaineruabaga asked for him to bow down to the President. It just shows what sort of business the ones in Kampala serves and who are their partner in all of this. They aren’t there to safeguard the public, but save the grace and His Excellency. That’s why Machar is supposed to be an underling and a means to an end.

Machar needs to show up and hurry up about it to. He cannot wait anymore and the suffering is already evident. The pain and the plights of the people are evident .The bombing and use of power will only persist. This here is done until the Naath White Army disbands or disarms itself, but if doing so… it could be their end and the final bowing out. That’s maybe why they are hesitant to do so.

What we do know… is that the speculations and rumours surrounding Dr. Riek Machar is doing no good. A vital leader and a man who has been tested before. This wouldn’t be new to him. Though the direct approach of assassination isn’t common practice, but him being house arrested. That has happened before and was a start-up to a running conflict before. Therefore, the SPLM-IG should know this and shouldn’t push those buttons. As it cannot revise it quickly and patch the hurt without any sort of remedy. Peace.

Opinion: Adeke MP is right about the need of reducing the Parliament…

“We further propose that each district is represented in Parliament by of women and a man. Or on MP should represent at least 200,000 people while looking into account the size of the constituency and development of the infrastructure therein. These measures will achieve of reduction of the size of Parliament by 50% from the current 529 Members of Parliament. The legislature is also expected to do oversight and carry out checks and balances on the Executive. It is therefore difficult for MPs who ore also ministers lo superintend over the affairs of the state and of the same time do checks and balances on themselves” (Anna Adeke MP – Alternative Policy Statement – Public Service Sector FY 2025/26, 20.03.2025).

The Shadow Minister, Anna Adeke MP has dropped her alternative policy on the Public Service Sector. As a part of that… is the need for changes in the size and usage of the Parliament. That is needed, but she is talking into the void. This is cutting the pay checks and the ability of meal-ticket politicians who wants a seat in the Parliament.

“Uganda, on the other hand, with a population of 48.66 million people. has over 529 Members of Parliament, meaning that every legislator represents only 91,984 people. A leaner House would maximize member contribution to debates, as well as ensure more effective representation. We further propose that each district is represented in Parliament by a woman and a man. Or an MP should represent at least 200,000 people while taking into account the size of the constituency. These measures will achieve a reduction of the size of Parliament by 50% from the current 529 Members of Parliament” (Adeke MP, 24.03.2025).

This just shows the greatness and the deliberate game of electing MPs. That’s why several of them you only hear about during the campaigns and on the run for re-election. Certain MPs are just visible ahead of the polls, but are gone for the rest of the term. The runup to the 12th Parliament will not be significantly different from the 11th Parliament. Therefore, Adeke MP isn’t going nowhere with this.

The Members of Parliament isn’t really interested in this. They might say it publicly that it’s true and that is a waste of public funds. However, the MPs would also stop their chances and limited the number of seats. That’s why the MPs has added the number of seats and gerrymandering ahead of the polls. Just to ensure they can get elected and have their fellow allies elected too.

Anna Adeke MP is right on this position and policy, but who would vote to bite the hands that feeds you?

This here is doomed to fail. The sort of creation and made electoral policies has been made to ensure the National Resistance Movement (NRM) the majority and the control of the August House. That’s why things are made like this and that’s why the Parliament looks the way it is.

Anna Adeke MP speaking facts, but it doesn’t matter… because the MPs won’t be interested in making their life harder and making elections more hectic. They are already looked in and won’t risk to losing their day-job voting for this. We cannot see that happening anytime soon. That is a dream, but we are already in the long night of nightmares under the NRM. So, this here won’t happen but is a nice idea on a piece of paper. It is what the State and the Parliament needs, but the silent voices and the ones cashing in on it won’t vote against their own seats or offices. Peace.

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Ethiopia: Is “Operation Unity” endangering ENDF in Amhara region?

Today is the fifth day of the “Operation Unity” which makes four FANO Groups coordinating and working together to combat the Federal Government. The prolonged war in the Amhara region between the formerly government trained people of FANO and the ones who didn’t disembark from the Regional Special Forces to the ENDF. These have now fought ENDF for a long time now.

However, that has been done in fractions and in terms of local leadership. It haven’t been coordinated or been in strategic manners. It was more loose based and not as structured. So, the start of such operation and campaign is a turn between the Amhara para-military groups of FANO and the Federal National Army, which is the ENDF.

It is striking that they are doing this in Gojam, Gonder, Welo and Shewa. That shows the collective efforts and that the FANO isn’t bickering under or giving way. The lies and deception of the Prosperity Party. That they were holding talks with FANO and making peace haven’t been truthful. When they are all partaking and doing this now.

This here should worry Addis Ababa, as the fragmented FANO could easily be overcome or total destroy over time. Now the FANO is getting organized and actually engage as a collective. That should signal how the “Medemer Terror” has failed. The Drone wars and the use of lethal force, which haven’t created an environment of trust or building confidence between the citizens and the state. That’s where the Prime Minister Abiy has fallen and his now entrapping his own government.

This prolonged war and conflict between him and former allies. Only shows how fickle his play is. As these was weapon-brothers in the conflict in the Tigray region. Now his fighting them and continuing to lose. They are able to capture weapons and weakening the army itself. The ENDF doesn’t have the advantage, as the FANO knows the game and know the tactics of the state. They were weapon brothers and now the guns has turned against each other.

It just shows the sort of political gambits Abiy does and what sort of results his getting. The warlord is getting more wars. The warlord is getting more enemies and trying to fragment them into smaller entities. So that he can conquer them or get them into submission. However, with FANO that hasn’t worked and now they are starting to work together. That means they will get more powerful and also have better possibility to strike harder. This should worry Abiy and his allies, as they are now feeling the pinch in Amhara.

This is only the start of “Operation Unity”… we don’t know how it will end or what sort of end-game there is here. Nevertheless, the ENDF and Abiy should be aware or even rethink its strategies. As they can now be corned and outsmarted, if the FANO plays their cards right. That option wasn’t there before, but has now arrived.

Amhara region will burn, the ashes will loom and the destruction is upon it. The fights will be bloody and nothing will be left to chance. Especially, if Abiy and his fellow warlords put everything into play. They will go after anyone and they will kill. That’s what they do… and we have seen it already. The “Medemer Terror” is no joke. It is merciless and without any remorse.

So, don’t expect this to be peaceful or a narrow journey. No, this will be rocky and be dangerous. Peace.

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Opinion: Blame Canada, Blame Canada… [Oh no, no wait, blame Trump!]

We don’t need anything from Canada, and yet it costs up $200b in subsidy to keep Canada afloat. So when I say they should be a state, I mean that. I really mean that … some people don’t have the cards” – President Donald J. Trump (21.03.2025),

The old man, the reality star, the felon and the crook, the inflated ego and the man without any principle whatsoever, the American President Donald J. Trump. The Republican stooge and Manchurian Candidate, the corrupt and incompetent Commander-in-Chief. That man is waging war against the closest ally and neighbour, Canada.

Today isn’t the first or the last day. Since the start of the second term of Trump. He has been going on that the Canadians should become a part of the United States of America, and become a state. Just like that. He can takeover vast territories and they are just nodding along. The President just wants a sovereign and make it his dominion. That’s the gist of it and building an empire under his name.

The Canadians don’t want this and why should they? So they get an unofficial monarch and a head of state, that believes his words are law. A man who is believing his the only one above the law and that in his actions in office can get away with anything. There is no bounds to this man. He can be as vile and scrupulous as possible.

The U.S. under Trump isn’t a hegemony but a running bazaar of craziness, lawlessness and misuse of power. The blatant disregard for the laws, stipulated articles and whatnot is so evident. As the Trump administration destroys institution after institution, department after department and depletes government completely. Just so the billionaires can become trillionaires. That seems to be the end game here and poor will suffer even more. As long as the rich get richer and that’s the beauty of it all.

It is just so fascist and such close-minded imperialism to think you have the power and ability to annex your neighbour. That’s the talk of Trump. He think he has the power and the army to take down Canada. The man in the White House thinks he can just muffle and outsmart Canadians. That’s what he thinks he can do and that they don’t have anything to say against it. Surely, the trade-war is only the beginning, but the damage will be felt.

The heartland, the red states and the tourism spots will feel the pinch. The Canadian stoppage of tourists and buying U.S. Goods will inflict damage on the U.S. Economy. So, Trump speaking about having the cards. His ensuring the Canadians are spending their hard earned cash on products and services elsewhere. They are not travelling to Miami or California anytime soon. Neither are they buying American Bourbon or Jack Daniels. No, they are buying Canadian and making deals with European companies instead. Therefore, the U.S. is losing and the Canadians doesn’t trust the U.S. anymore either.

Because who comes with these threats on the regular? Who is the enemy of Canada? It got to be Trump and his regime. The Trump Administration are eyeing the Canadian territories and wants it in addition to what it already has. It wants the whole of the North American hemisphere and this is why his also eyeing Greenland. Just to finish the trifecta of territories, but that is yet again another attack on the Danish and the Kingdom of Denmark. Another supposed ally of the USA.

Trump cannot have friends, unless they are fellow dictators with the same naked vision of supremacy. That’s why he rather be friendly to Putin than to Trudeau or anyone else. No, Trump wants a submissive and a underling in Canada. That’s why he doesn’t want Canada as a sovereign. No, he wants them to bow to his glory like MAGA is doing to him right now. This is his “Anschluss”. That’s just crazy to say, but it is obvious.

This is why Canada has to be united and ready. This is warmongering and fear-mongering. A President normalizing the possibility of annexing and taking over a nation. That’s what Trump is doing and it isn’t even subtle. Just blatant and direct about.

Trump doesn’t have the cards and only has hubris. He wouldn’t be ready and if he did act on his words. The ramifications and the possible trouble ahead would be enormous. The President isn’t prepared for that and neither is his lackeys. They are all just awaiting their turn with their master and being in his good graces. That’s why they are there.

Canadians better be awake and be ready, because this will be a long Presidential Term under President Trump. He is just getting started and there will be troubling times ahead. I wish it wasn’t so, but Trump is blaming Canada. Something he won’t stop doing. Peace.