Authors
The voices behind Nile Storywork Press.
Meet Alfredo Riak
"Nations fail not from lack of resources, but lack of vision. And that vision can still be recovered."
Alfredo Riak (Wen Angok Madiany) is a South Sudanese philosopher, historian, and theologian of mixed Nubian heritage. Born during Sudan’s second civil war, he experienced displacement, statelessness, and profound hardship firsthand including his journey as a former child soldier.
These early experiences shaped his lifelong commitment to justice, reconciliation, and nation-building. Living and conducting research across multiple countries before settling in South Africa, Alfredo developed a rare cross-cultural perspective that informs every dimension of his work.
riak@nilepress.com
+27 81 280 2199
+27 69 144 7250
Sandy Aker Mathok
"A nation fought for freedom. Now it must fight for peace, justice, and unity."
Sandy Aker Mathok is a South Sudanese writer, activist, and advocate who uses honest storytelling to promote justice, national awareness, and reconciliation. She draws from her lived experiences of conflict and displacement, having witnessed the journey from civil war to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.
She holds a degree in International Relations and a certificate in Business Management. As a single mother, she embodies deep resilience and compassion. Her unique voice is shaped by time spent in East Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States, offering an essential diaspora perspective.
aker@nilestorypress.com
+1 (402) 430-4522