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...

PRESIDENT KIIR AND SPLM TOP BRASS HELD A CRUCIAL MEETING TO DISCUSS THE VOLATILE SECURITY SITUATION IN SOUTH SUDAN AND SUDAN


PRESIDENT KIIR and SPLM Top Brass 

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President Kiir and 'SPLM' leaders held a closed door meeting to discuss the security situation in the country and also the situation in Sudan. 


In a closed door meeting chaired by President Kiir in Juba on Tuesday, the agenda of the meeting was to discuss the security situation in the two countries and the economic repercussions of the security situation in Sudan and South Sudan. 


President Kiir, and his deputies Dr. James Wani Igga, Daniel Awet Akot and Kuol Manyang Juuk also discussed the current security and political developments in the Sudan. 


While addressing the media, Vice President and SPLM deputy Chairman Dr. James Wani Igga says SPLM appeal to the Sudanese leaders to come to the negotiating table in order to bring the conflict to an end.


He said SPLM as a liberation party is committed to restoration of peace and stability in the region.


Sudan is almost collapsing as forces loyal to two rival generals are battling for control of the resource-rich North African nation.


According to United Nations figures, the ongoing conflict has left over hundred people dead and thousands injured and thousands more are displaced. 


Sudan currently is being controlled by Gen. Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman Burhan. Sudan's Sovereign Council, the military-civilian body that is the highest power in the transitional government. 


Gen. Abdel Fatah Abdelrahman is the current ruler of Sudan since the fall of Omar al-Bashir. Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok is the civilian leader of the cabinet.

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