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...
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GOVERNORS FROM GREATER BAHR EL GHAZAL BRIEF PRESIDENT KIIR ON REGIONAL STABILITY

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President Kiir on Friday last week received a briefing on the general situation in the Bahr El Ghazal region. 


Governors present during the briefing are: Lakes State Governor Riny Tueny Mabor,  Warrap Governor Manhiem Bol Malek, Northern Bahr El Ghazal Governor Tong Aken Ngor and Western Bahr El Ghazal Deputy Governor Joseph Zacharia.


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Speaking on behalf of his colleagues the Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Tong Aken Ngor noted that the security situation in the entire region is stable and that political parties are conducting their activities without any hindrances.


During the meeting, the Governors extended an invitation to the President to address a political rally in Wau.


Bahr El Gazal can also be spelled as Bahr el-Ghazal, English Gazelle River, river, South Sudan, chief western affluent of the Nile River.


It is 445 miles (716 km) long and joins the Mountain Nile (Baḥr al-Jabal) through Lake No, from which it flows eastward as the White Nile (Baḥr al-Abyaḍ).


Warrap is considered as the poorest and greatest poverty stricken state in the region both for adults and children in South Sudan. 



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