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 gave directives to all the state governors to stabilize security in their respective states

 


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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit has directed the Governors to stabilize their areas, by ending cattle raiding among communities.


President Kiir was addressing the Governors of Warrap State Manhiem Bol Malek, Rin Tueny Mabor of Lakes State, Dr. Joseph Monytuil of Unity State as well as Chief of Administrators of Ruweng Stephano Wieu Malik and of Abyei Dr. Chol Deng Alaak in Juba on Monday.


Presidential Advisor on National Security Affairs Tut Gatluak Manime blamed the conflicts on the presence of illicit firearms in the hands of unauthorized persons.

 

Tut says plans are underway to hold a peace and reconciliation conference in Kuajok bringing communities from the said States.


The Advisor said the government is now prioritizing civilian disarmament in order to stem out unnecessary conflicts among communities in the region.


Top security Chiefs attended the meeting, seen as crucial in ending intra and inter-states cattle raids.

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