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 met the former Governor of Central Equatoria State Clement Wani Konga.



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President Kiir on Monday met the former Governor of Central Equatoria State Clement Wani Konga.


During the meeting, President Kiir and General Konga exchanged views on a number of issues concerning the welfare of the nation.


Clement Wani Konga served as Governor of Central Equatoria in South Sudan from 2005 to 2015.


In the year 2015, Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES) Clement Wani Konga warned in a speech on Tuesday that insecurity could provoke a response from Equatorians.


The Ex-Governor blamed pastoralists from neighboring areas for a number of recent violent incidents.


“What is taking place in Western Equatoria now and in Central Equatoria, soon in Eastern Equatoria, is going to compel the people of Equatoria to take up arms… and I don’t want this.” Ex-Governor Lokonga said. 




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