President Salva Kiir's midnight shake-up: Three key ministers dismissed in South Sudan govt reshuffle
Among those shown the door is Ruben Madol Arol, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. Kiir replaced him with Wek Mamer Kuol, though no official reason was given for Arol's removal.
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit has once again wielded his executive axe under the cover of darkness, dismissing three key national ministers in an unexpected government reshuffle.
The late-night changes, announced via state broadcaster SSBC on Monday, come as the country edges closer to long-postponed elections.
More To Read
- South Sudan situation deteriorating at alarming pace - U.N. rights body
- Tensions rise in South Sudan as security forces surround Riek Machar's residence
- South Sudan President Salva Kiir overhauls security, administrative leadership amid internal tensions
- Calm restored in Juba after soldiers' clash at ex-intelligence chief's home
Among those shown the door is Ruben Madol Arol, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. Kiir replaced him with Wek Mamer Kuol, though no official reason was given for Arol's removal.
The shake-up also swept out Awut Deng Acuil, the long-serving Minister of General Education and Instruction.
In her place, Kiir appointed Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok, an education expert and policy researcher with a rich academic background. Kuyok holds a PhD from the University of London and has extensive experience in education reform.
Meanwhile, Amb. Joseph Mum Majak, the Minister of Trade and Industry, also found himself ousted.
His replacement? Atong Kuol Manyang, a former Deputy Governor of Jonglei State—who, in a twist of political irony, had also been dismissed from her previous role by Kiir in an earlier decree.
The presidency has remained tight-lipped on the motivation behind these sudden dismissals, but political analysts view them as part of Kiir's broader strategy to consolidate power ahead of the country's repeatedly delayed elections.
This latest purge reaffirms Kiir's well-known habit of governing through surprise midnight decrees, a pattern that has kept both allies and adversaries on edge.
Top Stories Today
