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...

Juba - Nimule: Two People Killed and Two Others Injured In A Road Ambush.


Two people were killed, and two others injured in a road ambush along the Juba-Nimule highway. 

The travelers were among seven passengers heading to Juba on independence morning yesterday, when the Toyota Noah they were in, came under attack in Orobe village, Lowa Boma.

Pageri county commissioner, Emilio Igga says the attackers sprayed their vehicle with bullets at close range. 

Igga says the injured were rushed to Nimule health facilities for treatment and security has been stepped up in the area.
The incident comes amid increased reports of attempted robberies along the same route.

More to come shortly... 

Comments

  1. Seriously that's so bad I just left there on Monday and the place looks nice with people around it ..our lives are in the hand of God

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  2. Something needs to be done to get down such attacks

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