Leadership Shift in SPLM: Bol Mel Tipped as Kiir’s Potential Successor ‎

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President Kiir VP. Bol Mel ‎President Salva Kiir has appointed Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel as the First Deputy Chairperson of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), in a significant reshuffle that signals potential shifts in the country’s political future. ‎ ‎Dr. Bol Mel replaces veteran politician Dr. James Wani Igga, who has served in the SPLM leadership since the liberation struggle.  ‎ ‎The move has sparked wide speculation that President Kiir may be grooming Bol Mel as his successor ahead of the long-awaited national elections. ‎ ‎In the same decree, Kiir also removed Daniel Awet Akot and Kuol Manyang Juuk from their positions as second and third deputy chairpersons. They were replaced by Mary Apai Ayiga and Simon Kun Puoch, former governor of Upper Nile State. ‎ ‎Bol Mel, a known close ally of Kiir, currently oversees the economic cluster in the government. He is also a prominent businessman who has faced U.S. sanctions over alleged ties to corrupt busi...

The Dutchmen Donated Six Million Dollars to South Sudan




The Holland Ambassador to South Sudan sign agreement to show that his country has donated a total of $6 million on November to South Sudan. This is to help the people of South Sudan Improve on it’s ability to be self reliant by participating in activities such as fishing, crop-production and many more..

Over 80 percent of South Sudanese solely depend on agriculture for their livelihood, yet a lack of proper fishing equipment, quality seeds and planting materials severely constrains yields, statistics indicate.
“By saving livelihoods, lives are saved,” adds the statement.
It said livestock, particularly cattle, goats and sheep are an important social and economic asset in South Sudan, and under this programme FAO will protect these assets through the vaccination and treatment campaign targeting up to 7.4 million animals.
“We are very honoured to receive this generous donation by the Government of the Netherlands, which comes at a critical time for the people of South Sudan,” said Tissot, further adding “Our latest assessments show that in 2018 FAO must respond to the highest levels of food insecurity ever reported, making this funding critical.”
 “Netherlands is very pleased to contribute, with other donors, to this programme, as it is an important element in our collective effort to improve food security in South Sudan” said Geut.
“The programme will work with 650 000 households throughout the country and help farmers, livestock keepers and fishermen, many of them women, to survive and create a decent source of living again,” he added.

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