Kiir replaces presidential affairs minister with Juba’s envoy to Kenya in late-night reshuffle
The dismissal of Bakosoro, a close ally of President Kiir and a member of the ruling Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM), was announced in a decree on state television late Monday night.
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has appointed the country's ambassador to Kenya as the new Minister of Presidential Affairs, just hours after dismissing the previous minister, Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro, who had been in office for less than a year.
The dismissal of Bakosoro, a close ally of President Kiir and a member of the ruling Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM), was announced in a decree on state television late Monday night.
More To Read
- US Senator accuses Kenya of supporting Sudan's ‘genocidal’ RSF paramilitary group
- Sudan recalls ambassador to Kenya amid RSF controversy
- Sudan accuses Ruto of breaking high-level promises after Nairobi hosts parallel govt talks
- Sanctioned Sudan’s RSF postpones planned launch of parallel government in Nairobi
No reason was provided for his removal.
Bakosoro, a prominent politician from Western Equatoria State, previously served as the Minister of Public Service in the transitional government.
He rejoined the SPLM on July 15, 2021, after leaving his South Sudan Movement for Change (SSMC) Party, which was part of the transitional government of national unity.
Chol Ajongo, who had been serving as South Sudan's ambassador to Kenya since 2016, has now been appointed to replace Bakosoro.
Ajongo, a lawyer turned career diplomat, is known for his long-standing service in Nairobi.
It is common for President Kiir to make such high-profile changes without providing explanations, often issuing decrees late at night.
Top Stories Today
