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 APPEALS FOR WORLDWIDE HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT TO THE RETURNEES AND REFUGEES FLEEING THE CONFLICT IN SUDAN

 



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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit has called for global Humanitarian support to the people fleeing the conflict in Sudan. 


The President spoke after getting a briefing on the current humanitarian situation by Minister Albino Atak Akol on Monday.


Minister Atak said the northern States of the country are now experiencing economic difficulties, as hundreds of returnees and refugees continue to enter the country from Sudan.


He said two hundred thousand people have so far crossed to South Sudan from Sudan since the eruption of conflict in Khartoum on 15 April 2023.


South Sudan is due to host a humanitarian conference to rally the support of donors to pledge their support to the welfare of the refugees and returnees.

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