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...

EDUCATION CANNOT WAIT ORGANIZATION LAUDS PRESIDENT KIIR FOR SUPPORTING GIRLS EDUCATION

 



None Governmental Organization, Education Cannot Wait has commended President Kiir for his strong support for girls education in the country. 


The Organization's Executive Director Yasmine Sheriff briefed the President on the activities her organization is funding in South Sudan. 


"I am glad that President Kiir is a wise, profound leader that made a huge impact and has such a strong support for girls education, to make sure that the female population are re-able to achieve education",  Yasmine asserted. 


The Minister of General Education and Instructions Awut Deng Acuil thanked the organization for funding critical education programs in the country. 


Awut appreciated the President's declaration of free and compulsory education in the country. 


It's worth nothing that the Organization had launched a three-year Multi year Resilience program  at the tune of 72 million USD in Yirol town of Lakes State.

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