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...

WBGS DEPUTY GOVERNOR BRIEFS PRESIDENT KIIR ON THE SITUATION IN THE STATE.

President Kiir and WBGS Deputy Governor 




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President Kiir was briefed by the Deputy Governor of Western Bahr El Ghazal State, Hon. Zakaria Joseph Garang on the general situation in the state.


Hon. Garang described the general situation in the State as stable and that they are on daily basis receiving the returnees fleeing the war in Sudan. 


He added that the government is allocating land for the returnees and integrating them into the community.


Western Bahr El Ghazal State is a state in South Sudan. It has an area of 93,900 km² and is the least populous state in South Sudan, according to the controversial Sudanese census conducted in 2008. 


Western Bahr El Ghazal State, is also a part of the Bahr el Ghazal region. Its capital is Wau. 


There are three counties in Western Bahr el Ghazal State. Each county is named after their seats, and the three counties are Raga County,  Wau County, and Jur River County.


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