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...

AZANDE KING BRIEFS PRESIDENT KIIR ON THE SITUATION IN WESTERN EQUATORIA


PRESIDENT KIIR and Azande King


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The Azande Kingdom King, His Majesty Atoroba Peni Rikito yesterday visited president Kiir and updated the president on the situation in Western Equatoria. 


The King of Azande Kingdom his Majesty Atoroba Peni Rikito has told President Kiir that the security situation in Western Equatoria State is deplorable.


While briefing the President on the situation in the Kingdom's territory on Wednesday, the King says many people are displaced in the areas around Tombura due to conflict.


Atoroba said the presence of armed Ambororo tribesmen in the area is causing a great security threat to the people.


The Azande Kingdom King was accompanied by the Kingdom's prominent leaders from Tombura and Ezo counties, which are experiencing difficult situations.


President Kiir promised to support the leadership of the  Kingdom in order to help restore and maintain security in Western Equatoria State.


The Zande, also known as Azande Kingdom was a kingdom predominantly dominated by the Zande people or tribe. 


Azande Kingdom is located in Western Equatoria State of South Sudan. Its royal seat or capital is based in Yambio which is also the state capital of Western Equatoria State. 


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