Solongo Cartoons · 14 Sep 2026
Inter-Party Dialogue
Solongo’s interpretation of South Sudan’s political parties attempting to negotiate around the same table ahead of the electoral process.
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Solongo Cartoons
A dedicated South Sudan Press archive of political and social cartoons by Solongo, covering peace, elections, governance, political leadership, corruption, education, public hardship and institutions.
Solongo is the professional name of verified South Sudan Press contributor Abdallah Margani Ali.
34 cartoons in archive
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Machar and Kiir — “lasting peace”
A political cartoon using a handshake between figures labelled Machar and Salva Kiir to comment on hopes for lasting peace.
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South Sudan and the cost of violence
A stark cartoon depicting civilians surrounded by blood and human remains, commenting on the human cost of conflict.
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Wealth and public poverty
A social and political cartoon contrasting private wealth with the hardship of an ordinary South Sudanese citizen.
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Machar under political pressure
A two-panel cartoon using different years to portray recurring political pressure around Riek Machar.
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SPLM and the objectives of the 1983 revolution
A cartoon contrasting the SPLM with the stated objectives associated with the 1983 revolution.
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The unfinished steps of the peace agreement
A cartoon on elections, transitional justice, reconciliation, political stability, institutions and forces unification as unfinished parts of agreement implementation.
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Caught between politics
A visual metaphor showing an individual caught between competing political forces.
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South Sudan with two drivers
A political metaphor depicting South Sudan as a vehicle with two figures at the wheel.
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Power and incumbency
A regional political cartoon satirising declarations about remaining in power.
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Sudan peace and South Sudan peace
A regional cartoon contrasting attention to a Sudan peace deal with the continuing fragility of peace in South Sudan.
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Juba, the Nairobi group and peace
A political cartoon depicting a struggle over a peace dove between Juba and a group labelled Nairobi group.
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A wounded peace
A cartoon portraying peace as an injured dove under continuing pressure.
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SPLM-IO leadership tug-of-war
A satirical depiction of the leadership struggle involving figures labelled Regina and Oyet within the SPLM-IO.
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“I’m still here”
A cartoon on the continuing Regina–Oyet leadership confrontation.
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SPLM and the political table
Political satire centred on the SPLM and access to power.
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Corruption
A cartoon portraying corruption as a public burden fed by money.
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The cost of education
Satire on exam fees, tuition fees and other barriers standing between a student and school.
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Poverty, hunger and disease
A stark social cartoon on the pressures of poverty, hunger and disease.
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Social change
A two-panel social satire on changing appearances and expectations.
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Medical allowances and the cost of living
A cartoon contrasting an MP’s medical allowances with the public’s high cost of living.
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Sudan and South Sudan
A comparative political cartoon depicting coercive rule in Sudan and South Sudan.
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SPLM / SPLA
Political satire on the movement’s political and military identities.
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Graduation day — and the next day
A two-panel cartoon contrasting the celebration of graduation with the struggle that can follow.
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Political roadblocks
A two-panel political cartoon using a road and obstacles as a metaphor for political competition.
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The Hybrid Court
A dark political cartoon reflecting fears and expectations surrounding the Hybrid Court.
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SSPDF and SPLM
A political cartoon examining the relationship between the armed forces and the ruling movement.
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Elections — whether you like it or not
Political cartoon on South Sudan’s election push.
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Political chase
Satirical cartoon depicting political pursuit and pressure.
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Juba–Bahr el Ghazal Road
Satirical take on the long-running road project.
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Appointment and Reappointment
Cartoon on political appointments and recycling of office holders.
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Elections
Election-themed cartoon using a running-track metaphor.
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South Sudan and Oil
Cartoon reflecting on South Sudan’s relationship with oil.
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Peace — Stop Playing, Get Serious
Satirical cartoon on the peace process.
Editorial note: Cartoons are works of satire and commentary. They represent the cartoonist’s interpretation of public events and should not be read as straight news reporting or as factual assertions about identifiable individuals unless separately established by reporting. Artwork © Solongo / Abdallah Margani Ali. Published by South Sudan Press with permission.