South Sudan’s President showed the exit door to the Environment and Road Ministers while two were on official duties outside the Country
Juba, 19th November 2025, South Sudan President Salva Kiir has on Month issued series of presidential orders removing and appointing government officials in what South Sudanese described as Kiir show of powers with informal slogan of “Kiir Gives and Kiir takes, may we congratulate those who are appointed” the president has so far issued more than 450 presidential orders as of November 17th 2025 appointing and dismissing officials according to the national broadcaster South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation [SSBC]
Among the four national ministers relieved that day include the national Minister of Environment Josephine Napwon Cosmas, who was leading a government delegation in Brazil for the COP30 conference. The Minister of Road and Bridges, Mr. Simon Mijok Mijak, was also relieved while in Ethiopia for a partnership project on road constructionthe being under taken by the two East African nations. Both were replaced. The son of the founder leader of the ruling party, Mabior Garang De-mabior was appointed environmental minister and former ruling party secretary general, Mr. Peter Lam Both, was appointed minister of Road and Bridges. It’s not immediately clear what happened to the road project in Ethiopia. many government critics blame the president for abrupt decisions, which they believe tarnished South Sudan’s image and violated the provisions of the fragile 2018 peace deal. Read More
Kiir Sacks Vice President Bol Mel in Surprise Political Cleanse
November 12, 20225, JUBA — In a sweeping and sudden political realignment, President Salva Kiir has dismissed Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel from office and stripped him of multiple powerful roles — including his position as First Deputy Chairman of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and his military rank in the National Security Service (NSS)… Read More
Minister of Finance Decries Payroll Fraud, Proposes Economic Reforms
November 11, JUBA — The Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol, has voiced frustration over what he termed as widespread, unnecessary recruitment within the government payroll, calling it a key driver of fiscal inefficiency.
Speaking during his official reception in Juba, Dr. Bak disclosed that multiple individuals are drawing salaries from more than one ministry, describing the practice as systemic and deeply entrenched…Read More
South Sudan Cabinet to Resume Sessions, Ministers Set for Governance Induction
November 11, 2025, JUBA — The Government of South Sudan has announced the official resumption of Cabinet sessions on Friday, November 14, 2025, marking a significant step in reactivating government operations following a period of recess or procedural suspension.
In a directive issued by the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, Minister Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro has also called on all ministers to participate in a compulsory induction training scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs main hall. The training will run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon…Read More
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