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 ASSURES RJMEC OF FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PEACE AGREEMENT

 




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President Kiir on Friday met with RJMEC chair, Amb. Maj Gen (rtd) Charles Tai Gituai to discuss the progress of implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement


Minister of Cabinet Affairs Dr. Elia Lomoro gave his assessment to President Kiir on the implementation of Roadmap and expressed the commitment of the government to implement the peace process. 


Dr. Elia said that the government is determine to complete the permanent constitution making process before conducting elections.


On his part, the chairperson of the Revitalized Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission(RJMEC), Charles Gituai said President Kiir assured him of full implementation of the peace agreement and that elections will be conducted at the end of Transitional period.


The Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) was signed in Addis Ababa on 12 September 2018 under the auspices of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).


The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission is constituted under Chapter VII of the R-ARCSS and is responsible for monitoring and overseeing the implementation of the Revitalised Peace Agreement and the mandate and tasks of the RTGoNU, including the adherence of the Parties to the agreed timelines and implementation schedule.


In case of non-implementation of the mandate and tasks of the RTGoNU, or other serious deficiencies, the RJMEC shall recommend appropriate corrective action to the RTGoNU.



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