Malek Mission

The Malek Mission, located south of Bor in Jonglei State, was the first station of the Church Missionary Society (CMS) in South Sudan. It was established in 1906 by Archdeacon Archibald Shaw, known locally as Machuor. The mission marked the beginning of the Anglican presence in the country and served for decades as the center for education and evangelism among the Dinka Bor people. Malek was a pioneering site for the development of Dinka literacy and the translation of religious texts into the local language. Many early South Sudanese intellectual and political leaders received their primary education at the Malek mission school. Its location on the White Nile made the mission an important stop for travelers and a model for agricultural projects in the region. Despite the effects of civil wars, which led to the partial destruction and evacuation of the station, Malek remains a site of profound historical and spiritual significance for the Episcopal Church of South Sudan.

Nearby cities

Bor

Bor is the capital of Jonglei State and holds great historical significance for the independence movement.

Uror

Uror is an administrative center in Jonglei, characterized by the traditional cattle economy of the Nuer.

Ayod

Ayod is a central town in Jonglei State, known for its pastoralist lifestyle.

Fangak

Fangak is a remote town in Jonglei, surrounded by the vast Sudd swamps.

Terekeka

Terekeka is the center of the Mundari people on the White Nile, north of Juba.

History & landmarks

Dr. John Garang Memorial University

A significant educational institution in Bor, named after the liberation leader.

Nature

Bahr al-Jabal

The name of the White Nile in its southern section within South Sudan.

More places

Bor Fishery Center

An important trading hub for fish from the Sudd region, securing the livelihoods of thousands of people along the Nile.

Bandingilo National Park

A crucial corridor for wildlife migration in South Sudan, encompassing vast savannas and seasonal floodplains.

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Ez Zeraf Game Reserve

This reserve on Zeraf Island protects the endangered Nile lechwe and is surrounded by vast swampy areas.

Gelo River Heritage Site

The historical heartland of the Anyuak Kingdom along the Gelo River.

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Old Fangak

A traditional administrative and trading center in the Sudd swamps with a long history.

Bor River Port

A strategic port in Jonglei State, serving as an important distribution center for the Sudd region.

Hassi Messaoud Oil Field

The most important and largest oil field in Algeria, forming the backbone of the national economy.

Terekeka Cattle Camps

The traditional cattle camps of the Mundari herders are central places of culture and economy, characterized by huge cattle herds.