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...

Turkana and Toposa Leaders Met Today To Discuss Kenya-South Sudan Boarder Issue


Today Turkana and Toposa leaders had a bilateral consultative meeting on South Sudan -Kenya boarders. 

The meeting was chaired by Turkana County Governor H.E Josephat Nanok and Kapoeta State Governor H.E Luis Lobong Lojore. 

The consultative meeting was held as a result of the agreement between H.E president Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya and H.E President Salva Kiir of the republic of South Sudan to fast track the implementation of the MOU on boundary delimination and demarcation between Kenya and South Sudan signed on 17th June 2019 in Nairobi.

During the deliberations that were held in a cordial and transparent atmosphere ,the leaders recognised the common heritage,good relations and interdependence between the people of Kenya and south Sudan and committed to deepen and strengthen existing friendly bilateral relations.

Further to this,The leaders and heads of subnational governments agreed to pacify respective border communities to facilitate both governments to realize the objects of the MOU/framework for addressing the longstanding border issue.

More to follow shortly... 

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