Breaking News: President Kiir Fires Lam Akol, Appoints Rizik Zachariah as New Minister of Transport

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‎ ‎President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin from his position as the Minister of Transport and appointed Hon. Rizik Zachariah Hassan as his replacement in a presidential decree read on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) on Tuesday evening. ‎ ‎The decree did not specify reasons for Dr. Akol’s removal, but political analysts say the change comes amid mounting concerns over inefficiency and internal wrangles within the Ministry of Transport, particularly over the management of infrastructure projects and transport safety reforms. ‎ ‎Rizik Zachariah, who previously served as the Governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, is a seasoned politician and close ally of President Kiir.  ‎ His appointment is seen as part of a wider government reshuffle aimed at improving service delivery and ensuring loyalty within key ministries as South Sudan heads toward the anticipated national elections. ‎ ‎Dr. Lam Akol, a veteran opposition figure and leader...

Fifteen (15) People Killed Including Paramount Chief In Manyangok County (Tonj State)


A paramount Chief and fifteen other people have been killed in Manyangok County in two separate attacks.  
Tonj State Information Minister said that “The paramount chief of Padek Section was killed in an attack on a cattle camp called Akucheng.” 
The information Minister further confirmed that 11 people were killed in a separate attack and over 3,000 cows taken.  
The Information Minister is unable to disclose the identity of the people behind the attack.  So it remains the same case of unknown gunmen.  
More to follow shortly...  

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