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 SALVA KIIR MAYARDIIT APPEALS FOR EXPANSION OF IGAD PEACE INITIATIVE ON SUDAN




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President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called for a sustainable ceasefire, as a Crucial Step towards bringing stability in Sudan.


Kiir was addressing the Summit of Sudan's neighbours in Cairo on Thursday, outlining a set of recommendations crucial to finding a comprehensive peaceful and political settlement in Sudan while "prioritizing the interests of the Sudanese people."


The South Sudanese leader said any solution to the crisis should respect the sovereignty and teTerritorial Integrity of Sudan, warning against foreign intervention in Sudan.


“Our priorities include finding African solutions to the continent's crises,” Kiir said.


The summit seeks to set effective frameworks to peacefully settle the crisis in coordination with other regional and international tracks.


Presidential Affairs Minister Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin told journalists that it is important to bring together the different factions and parties to engage in constructive discussions to find a path towards peace.


The leaders called for continued cooperation, support, and diplomatic efforts to ensure the implementation of the recommendations put forth by President Kiir and other parties involved.

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