South Sudan’s Kiir removes key ministers, security leaders

South Sudan President Salva Kiir dismissed his foreign and trade ministers along with senior security officials, a decree showed Wednesday.

SSBC announced late Wednesday that Kiir relieved Semeya Kumba of foreign minister, and sacked Atong Kuol Manyang trade minister post.

No explanation given Kiir removed Mawien Mawien Ariik as director general Internal Security Bureau of appointing Akec Tong Aleu successor.

Analysts say Kiir regularly reshuffles military and government ranks to maintain control amid ongoing conflict and succession speculation uncertainty deepens.

Frequent reshuffles underscore fragile political balance in South Sudan as leadership tightens grip on security and governance structures nationwide authority.

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