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...

GOVERNMENT TO TAKE UP JONGLEI STATE GOVERNORSHIP, IN A NEW ARRANGEMENT WITH SOUTH SUDAN OPPOSITION ALLIANCE 'SSOA'

 

PRESIDENT KIIR and members of SSOA


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Prominent members of South Sudan Opposition Alliance agreed to hand over the Governorship of Jonglei State to the Government in a new arrangements. 


South Sudan Opposition Alliance 'SSOA' has agreed to swap Jonglei State Governorship with SPLM and agreed to take the position of the Deputy Governor.


The reason for the swapping of the position was to address the never ending crisis in Jonglei State. 


While addressing the media, Hon. Gabriel Changson Chan a senior member of 'SSOA' and also the current Minister of Higher Education said, SSOA is contented by the new arrangement with the government since it will help restore peace in Jonglei State. 


According to the new arrangement, SSOA will take up a Ministerial position in the National Government and a Special Envoy position and the deputy Governor of Jonglei.


President Kiir is expected to effect the changes in the coming days.


The South Sudan Opposition Alliance is a coalition of political parties and armed groups in South Sudan that are opposing the regime of President Kiir. 


South Sudan Opposition Alliance was formed in February 2018 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, by nine groups. 

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