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...

WESTERN BHAR EL GHAZAL STATE GOVERNOR BRIEFS PRESIDENT KIIR ON THE GENERAL SITUATION IN HER STATE

 

President Kiir And Western Bahr El Gazal State Governor Hon. Sarah Cleto. 


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President Kiir on Friday was briefed by Governor of Western Bhar El Ghazal State, Sarah Cleto Rial, on the general situation in the state.


Governor Sarah Cleto briefed President Kiir on ongoing agricultural projects in Western Bhar El-Ghazal to combat hunger and boost production.


President Kiir assured the governor to fulfil his promise to renovate Wau Stadium and provide ambulances to the state hospital.


The problems facing health sector in Western Bahr El Ghazal State are; Poor access to health services due to an acute health workforce shortage, inadequate health infrastructure and poor health service utilization, the state has poor health indicators. 


The state also experiences high maternal, infant and child mortality rates are some of the highest in the country. 


Wau Stadium is a soccer specific stadium in Wau, South Sudan. It is home to Wau Salaam Football Club. 


In the year November 1 2017, a wind storm nearly destroyed the stadium, Then Governor Hon. Taban Angelo announced a call for engineers and technicians to design a new stadium, while demolishing the old one. 




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