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19/06/2026

Warrap Leaders Defy Community Opposition, Vow to Push Ahead With Agugo Mining Project

The governor of Warrap State has issued firm directives that the planned mining activities will proceed without delay. He stated that the community does not hold any legal or constitutional authority to obstruct or oppose the government's plans. He emphasized that the projects are part of the state's development agenda and will be implemented as scheduled, regardless of local objections. According to the governor, government decisions on public programs and resource use are final, and administrative structures are now expected to carry out the orders accordingly.

The Envoy for Special Programs, on her part, echoed the same sentiments. She claims Agugo is part of Warrap State and that whatever she has decided with her father in Warrap State is final, since Warrap State is within the territory of South Sudan, which they control. She said the Tonj community opposing the mining activities would have to find something else to talk about and that, if their concerns are about the planned mining activities, they should forget them because it is the government that makes the final decision.

The Director General of National Security, Gen. Akech Tong Aleu, added his voice, saying the remaining special forces are on the move to the Agugo mining area and that "we will see who will stop them." He added that this time the Tonj community "will know they didn't know much." He said the orders came from the President, who is the final authority in the country.

Governor Bol Wek and Gen. Akech are said to have been designated to receive shares once the mining project begins. Governor Bol has been on a mission to alienate the Bongo community from other communities in Tonj South in order to control them and exploit the resources on their land, forgetting that the Bongo community is part of Tonj South. In fact, the area where the minerals are located historically belongs to the Thony community. The place was originally called Agugic before it was spelled as Agugo by the British. To this day, family members from the Thony community who own the area still reside in Agugo. Therefore, Governor Bol, if not cautioned earlier, could ignite a conflict that would be difficult to contain.

18/06/2026

SOUTH SUDAN SALVATION MOVEMENT (SSSM)
REVIVE • RENEW • RISE

PRESS STATEMENT

1. The wealth generated from South Sudan's oil sector has failed to serve the South Sudanese public. The tragic economic reality today is that the bulk of these oil revenues no longer flow into state coffers. Instead, the state continues to systematically divert crude oil cargoes to satisfy opaque debts manufactured by foreign creditors who help the very kleptocratic networks that loot our national funds. Now that the Juba regime has emptied the oil sector through state-sponsored financial mismanagement, it has found itself and its well-connected enablers left with no options, but to aggressively turn their attention to the country's remaining critical resources: our gold, diamonds and gemstones.

2. The recent aggressive grabbing of Bongo Community land in Tonj South County of Warrap State, for gold mining, is the latest action in a systematic campaign designed to strip South Sudan bare of its valuable minerals. The operation in Bongo Land is a flagrant violation of constitutional, statutory and community protections.

(a) The ongoing mining activities have not obtained the prior consent of the indigenous Bongo Community. The green light allegedly given by a tiny group of Bongo elites for the project to go ahead, does not amount to community consent and approval.

(b) The operation totally disregards the appropriate legal and regulatory procedures mandated by the Mining Act and national environmental protection laws.

(c) The well-connected and powerful individuals undertaking this mining activity have no moral legitimacy. They rely exclusively on the brute coercive power of the state to enforce their illegal occupation and extract wealth by force.

3. (a) The South Sudan Salvation Movement (SSSM) demands an immediate and absolute halt to all ongoing exploration and mining activities in the territory of the Bongo Community of Tonj South County. All mining equipment and affiliated personnel must be withdrawn without delay.

(b) We call for an independent and transparent investigation into the allocation of mining concessions in Warrap State, including the full disclosure of the identities behind the domestic and foreign entities involved in the Tonj South operations.

(c) No future mineral exploration anywhere in South Sudan should be allowed to proceed without full compliance with statutory regulatory procedures, comprehensive environmental and social impacts assessments and the verified written consent of the local communities.

4. The (SSSM) stands in absolute solidarity with the Bongo Community of Tonj South County and calls upon all patriotic citizens, civil society organizations and international transparency watchdogs to join us in resisting this localized resource grab in Tonj South County and Greater Tonj Area of Warrap State, and the wider plunder of South Sudan's sovereign wealth by the very custodians we have entrusted to safeguard it.

The wealth of South Sudan belongs to the generations of South Sudan and not to a kleptocratic few.

THE PLUNDER MUST STOP NOW.

Signed:

Nhial Deng Nhial
Chairman, South Sudan Salvation Movement (SSSM)

18/06/2026

15/06/2026

A Portrait of Shame: How Bol Karubino Kuanyin Bol, known as Riing Mayot Abandoned His Blood to Steal a Hero’s Legacy

In the chronicles of Twic Mayardit, few acts have brought as much disgrace as the calculated deception of a man born Riing Mayot. Today, the story of shame is the story of an individual called Riing who was borned by the man called Mayot and Abuk from Adiang of Twic Mayardit. This guy has rebranded himself as Bol Karbino Kuanyin Bol, cynically claiming to be the son of the late veteran freedom fighter Karbino Kuanyin Bol. But his new name is a lie stitched together from opportunism and shame. The truth, known to all who remember his wretched origins, is that Riing Mayot or Riing Abuk (now Bol Abuk) is nothing more than a common scammer who denied his own biological father—a living, breathing man named Mayot who died only recently—in favor of a fabricated inheritance from a fallen hero he never knew.

What drives a man to erase his own blood? In Riing’s case, the motive is as ugly as the act itself: economic privilege. By rebranding himself as the offspring of the liberator Karbino Kuanyin Bol, Riing hoped to unlock doors that would otherwise remain forever closed to a street urchin. He sought access to benefits, respect, and opportunities reserved for the genuine children of a legend and not a hardwork. But a name changed in a registration office does not rewrite the past, and no false claim can turn a conman into a hero’s heir.

The most damning testimony against Riing comes from his own mother. She has repeatedly and publicly sworn that she never knew Karbino Kuanyin Bol in any intimate capacity, let alone bore him a child. “I have never had an affair with that man,” she has affirmed. Yet her son, lost to shame and greed, refuses to listen. He has chosen to live a fake life, dragging his mother along as a silent witness to his dishonor. She has resigned herself to his deception, not out of approval, but out of the helplessness of a mother watching her child destroy himself.

The clearest evidence of the lie exploded into public view during Riing’s wedding at Freedom Hall in 2022. On that day, General Garang Mabil Deng, seeking to honor the legacy of Karbino, asked all wives of the late veteran to stand and be recognized. One by one, the legitimate widows rose to their feet, dignified and truthful. But Riing’s mother remained seated. When urged, she refused loudly and clearly, declaring: “I am not a wife of Karbino. I have never been married to any man other than Mayot, who is the biological father of Riing.” In that moment, before a hall full of witnesses, the entire fraud was laid bare. Riing’s own mother denied him the false paternity he had constructed. Yet even that public humiliation did not bring him back to his senses.

As if that shame is going on without curse, in 2022, Mayot, the biological father of Riing died few days leading to Riing scheduled wedding with Achok Lual at Freedom Hall, but Bol did not bother to go and burried his father or cancelled the wedding in respect of his father. The wedding went ahead as scheduled and as if nothing has happened.

As if that testamony of his mother is not enough, in 2024, the real daughter of Karubino Kuanyin Bol, Aluel Karubino Kuanyin Bol, who is currently living in Sweden, came out to denied Bol on Tiktok by saying "I don't know the kids, Bol is not my brother, stop asking me about him, I don't know his mother either" Aluel vowed.

Before he became a pretender, Riing Mayot was a street boy, known to all as a vagrant with no direction. He loitered in Wunrok market, scavenged for scraps, and slept in alleys. From there he moved to Turalei, still a homeless child with nothing to his name but his real identity. Then he drifted to Wau, where he eventually joined the army. It was in uniform that he saw his chance: a new setting, new faces, and the opportunity to reinvent himself. He shed his true name like a snake sheds its skin, emerging as “Bol Karbino Kuanyin Bol,” a fiction dressed in military boots.

Today, Riing Mayot is a living disgrace to Twic Mayardit. He has dishonored his biological father Mayot, insulted his own mother by forcing her to live a lie, and stolen the legacy of a man who never knew him. He is not the son of a liberator; he is a conman who renamed himself for profit. And no amount of stolen glory will ever make him anything other than a shameful fraud.

14/06/2026

🔴 EXCLUSIVE: A report circulating in South Sudan has raised allegations against a senior political figure, prompting calls for an independent investigation.

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📌 WHAT THE REPORT CLAIMS

A document attributed to a South Sudanese law student alleges that Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang is linked to a broader political effort aimed at influencing the country's political and security landscape.

The report further claims that:

▸ Certain military leaders have allegedly been targeted by misinformation campaigns.

▸ Political and security institutions are allegedly being affected by internal power struggles.

▸ Questions have been raised regarding past decisions made during her tenure in public office.

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⚠️ IMPORTANT CONTEXT

These are allegations contained in the report and have not been independently verified by Madinna Juba News.

No court ruling, official investigation findings, or publicly available evidence have been presented by Madinna Juba News to substantiate the claims at the time of publication.

Madinna Juba News has not received a response from Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang regarding the allegations contained in the report.

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CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION

According to the report, some critics are urging authorities to conduct a full, independent, and transparent investigation into the allegations and any related matters in order to establish the facts.

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13/06/2026

🔴 EXCLUSIVE: The Real Story Behind Joseph Lang Deng Maluil's Appointment as MD of South Sudan Pipeline

Multiple sources with direct knowledge of this appointment have shared what has not yet been reported publicly. This is what the record shows.

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📌 THE BETRAYAL THAT OPENED THE DOOR
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Before any money changed hands, Lang Deng Maluil reportedly secured favour at the top by providing detailed information about his former mentor — the detained former spy chief General Akol Koor Kuc — including classified details about Akol Koor's group, allies, assets, and plans.

According to sources with knowledge of these dealings, this disclosure placed many of Akol Koor's associates at serious risk. It also cleared a political path for Lang Deng that opponents say he could not have opened through merit alone.

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THE PAYMENTS: WHAT WAS ALLEGEDLY PAID AND TO WHOM
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Sources allege the following payments were made to secure the appointment:

▸ USD 100,000 — paid to Undersecretary Gregory Vasilis, channelled through his long-serving Private Secretary, Agasio Agany Achuil.

▸ USD 15,000 — paid directly to Agasio Agany as a personal gift to sustain his lobbying of Undersecretary Gregory.

▸ USD 15,000 — paid to Dr. Adhel Anyuon Manguak, Gregory's wife, described by sources as a key political adviser who manages financial affairs linked to Gregory — including, according to sources, accounts structured to reduce exposure to international scrutiny.

To fund these payments, sources say Lang Deng and his family sold a constructed luxury property.

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⚠️ WHO IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
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It is important to state clearly: DG Akech Tong Aleu and Undersecretary Santino Ayuel Longar are not among those who initiated or benefited from this appointment. According to multiple sources, both were placed under significant pressure by Undersecretary Gregory to ensure Lang received the position — pressure that sources describe as coming from someone with near-untouchable status as a member of the First Family.

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🏛️ THE BIGGER PICTURE
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If these accounts are accurate, they represent a direct contradiction of the anti-corruption principles publicly promoted by the government of President Salva Kiir Mayardit. They raise fundamental questions about accountability, transparency, and the integrity of appointment processes within South Sudan's public institutions.

This story will be followed closely as more details emerge.

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💬 What do you think this means for governance in South Sudan? Drop your view in the comments.

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11/06/2026

10/06/2026

General Mike Mike: A Beacon of Discipline, Compassion, and Loyalty

In an era where true leadership is often hard to find, Brigadier General Mike Mike stands as a shining exception—a young soldier of our time whose name has become synonymous with discipline, professionalism, and a heart of pure gold. Recently promoted from head of the Special Forces to Brigadier General and appointed as the head of Electronic Warfare in the Tiger Division, General Mike Mike has proven time and again that military excellence and human compassion can walk hand in hand.

His loyalty to President Kiir is unwavering. Every duty assigned to him is executed with meticulous diligence, reflecting a soldier who understands that service to the nation and commander is a sacred trust. Yet what truly sets General Mike Mike apart is not just his tactical brilliance or his rapid rise through the ranks—it is his extraordinary humanity.

While many in positions of power grow distant from the struggles of ordinary citizens, General Mike Mike walks the streets of Juba on foot, looking for those in difficulty. He helps without a hint of arrogance, without cameras, and without speeches. He gives from his modest earnings to poor South Sudanese who endure hardship daily. He does not brag. He does not seek recognition. He simply acts.

The most recent and staggering example of his generosity was his contribution of over 1,000 US dollars to support Mr. Yigi Yigi, a beloved comedian who found himself arrested and detained by Libyan authorities during a desperate journey across the Mediterranean Sea in search of a better life in Europe. While others with wealth looked away, General Mike Mike, with his little, opened his wallet and his heart to support whoever was in need. That single act toward Yigi Yigi speaks volumes about the man he is: sympathetic, empathetic, and always ready to lift others from difficulties. There are a lot to said about Brigadier General Mike Mike.

General Mike Mike is a tested leader who has no enemies, a rare feat in any sphere of life, let alone the military. He commands respect not through fear, but through love. He leads not by demanding, but by example.

In a nation that faces immense challenges, General Mike Mike is the kind of leader every country dreams of: fearless in duty, boundless in compassion, and pure in heart. South Sudan is blessed to call him one of its own.

06/06/2026

The people you can in the photo below are Southerners 🇸🇸 and Northerners who were formerly known as Sudanese 🇸🇩 are footing for longest distance on their way from Libya 🇱🇾 to the Republic of Sudan 🇸🇩

11/04/2025

I'm tired of looking for a job. Tomorrow, I'll go to any office and start working. If they take me to police I'll start working there too😆.
If diplomacy fail me, then I'll apply reaction force.