Leadership Shift in SPLM: Bol Mel Tipped as Kiir’s Potential Successor ‎

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President Kiir VP. Bol Mel ‎President Salva Kiir has appointed Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel as the First Deputy Chairperson of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), in a significant reshuffle that signals potential shifts in the country’s political future. ‎ ‎Dr. Bol Mel replaces veteran politician Dr. James Wani Igga, who has served in the SPLM leadership since the liberation struggle.  ‎ ‎The move has sparked wide speculation that President Kiir may be grooming Bol Mel as his successor ahead of the long-awaited national elections. ‎ ‎In the same decree, Kiir also removed Daniel Awet Akot and Kuol Manyang Juuk from their positions as second and third deputy chairpersons. They were replaced by Mary Apai Ayiga and Simon Kun Puoch, former governor of Upper Nile State. ‎ ‎Bol Mel, a known close ally of Kiir, currently oversees the economic cluster in the government. He is also a prominent businessman who has faced U.S. sanctions over alleged ties to corrupt busi...

(RJMEC) Briefs President Salva Kiir Mayardiit on Milestones Achieved In The Peace Process

 

President Kiir being brief by RJMEC head. 


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President Kiir today was briefed by Amb. Maj. Gen. Charles Tai Gituai who is also the head of the Reconstituted Joint and Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) on the milestone achieved while implementing the peace agreement. 


Amb. Maj. Gen. Charles Tai Gituai, highlighted the tremendous advancements made in the constitution-making process and the ongoing reunification of armed forces as critical components of the peace agreement. 

Cabinet Affair Minister Martin Lomuro was in attendance and he also reiterated on the importance of International and Regional Support for the implementation of the peace process. 

Finally, President Kiir gave his reassurance about stability and resource availability that reflects the government’s determination to maintain momentum in the peace process. 

Summarily, the main objective of the meeting was to discuss major achievements in the current ongoing peace agreement and also the preparations for the upcoming December-2026 national elections. 

This update underscores the ongoing collaboration between South Sudan’s government and RJMEC in implementing the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS). 

The focus on the constitution-making process and the reunification of armed forces demonstrates progress in critical areas of the peace accord. 

These steps are vital for laying the foundation for credible and inclusive elections in December 2026.

As South Sudan navigates this crucial transitional phase, effective implementation of reforms, security sector stabilization, and consistent engagement with all stakeholders will be key to achieving long-term stability and prosperity.


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