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 UNITED NATIONS 'UN' PLEDGES FULL SUPPORT TO THE RETURNEES AND REFUGEES FROM SUDAN


President Kiir and the Humanitarians team 


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President Kiir pledges his full support to the victims of the violence in Sudan, returnees and refugees too. 


South Sudan Government and the United Nations 'UN' agreed to work hand in hand in solving the looming humanitarian crisis in Sudan, as huge number of people are continuing to flee the violence in Sudan. 


Humanitarian Minister and UN Chief in South Sudan on Wednesday briefed President Kiir on the influx of returnees and refugees into South Sudan and their living conditions at the border areas.


United Nations 'UN'Chief Mr. Nicolas Haysom while addressing the media said that, he applauded South Sudan for being generous and welcoming all the people fleeing the conflict in Sudan. 


Humanitarian Affairs Minister Albino Akol Atak says President Kiir has pledged full support to the returnees and refugees entering the country from Sudan.


Akol says they are now creating temporary transit centers for the returnees, before transporting them to their States of origin.

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