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...

Cordial relationship between Twic and Ngok Dinka Ngok returns to normalcy, Abyei Chief Administrator informs president Kiir



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Chief Administrator Dr. chol Deng Alaak has told President Kiir that cordial relations between Twic and Ngok Dinka have started picking up, as the two communities are now living in peace.


The Abyei Chief asserted that the implementation of the agreement between Twic and Ngok Dinka was going on well.


Dr. Chol sounded an alarm on the huge influx of returnees from Sudan, calling for their relocation to their areas of origin.


He added that the security situation in the area is relatively stable and people are engaged in farming.


The communal confrontation between the brotherly communities which is Dinka Ngok and Twic Mayardit was over the land of Aneet and it has increased polarisation supported by the unseen hands of political instigators.   


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