{"id":470,"date":"2026-09-23T08:00:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T08:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thedawn.com.ss\/?p=470"},"modified":"2026-09-23T08:00:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T08:00:23","slug":"president-kiir-dissolves-unity-government-ahead-of-december-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thedawn.com.ss\/?p=470","title":{"rendered":"President Kiir Dissolves Unity Government Ahead of December Elections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"http:\/\/thedawn.com.ss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/800721668_3320750224794861_8260792727899097401_n-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-471\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thedawn.com.ss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/800721668_3320750224794861_8260792727899097401_n-1024x819.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thedawn.com.ss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/800721668_3320750224794861_8260792727899097401_n-300x240.jpg 300w, http:\/\/thedawn.com.ss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/800721668_3320750224794861_8260792727899097401_n-768x614.jpg 768w, http:\/\/thedawn.com.ss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/800721668_3320750224794861_8260792727899097401_n-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/thedawn.com.ss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/800721668_3320750224794861_8260792727899097401_n.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President Salva Kiir Mayardit (PPU)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Staff Writer&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Tuesday dissolved South Sudan&#8217;s Transitional Government of National Unity, including all vice presidents, national ministers, the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, state governments. This sweeping political restructuring is widely seen as a major step toward the country&#8217;s general elections scheduled for December 22, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a series of presidential decrees broadcast on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) on Tuesday, President Kiir dissolved these key institutions and appointed caretaker officials to oversee government functions as the country prepares for its first post-independence general elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2018 peace agreement, signed by warring parties to end the conflict in the country, requires the transitional government to conclude three months before elections. This three-month period expires tonight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Sudan is scheduled to hold general elections on December 22, 2026, though preparations for the vote have been delayed, and political disagreements over the electoral process persist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity was formed on February 22, 2020, following the signing of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement. The agreement provided for a 36-month transitional period after an eight-month pre-transitional period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Sudan&#8217;s elections are scheduled for December 22, 2026, after years of delays since independence. The vote is intended to mark the end of the country&#8217;s transitional period, which was established under the 2018 peace agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In September 2024, the Parties, by consensus and in accordance with Article 8.4 of the Agreement, extended the Transitional Period by 24 months, from February 22, 2025, to February 22, 2027. They also rescheduled the elections to December 2026. The extension was subsequently ratified by the Transitional National Legislature and assented to by the President of the Republic of South Sudan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summary of Caretaker government officials appointed by President Salva Kiir Mayardit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the dissolution of the entire Government of the Republic of South Sudan, President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed officials to serve in the Caretaker Government pending the conduct of the forthcoming elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Presidential Adviser:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. James Ngere Paciko \u2014 Presidential Adviser on Governance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caretaker Ministers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Africano Mande Gadime \u2014 Minister of Presidential Affairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Martin Elia Lumoro \u2014 Minister of Cabinet Affairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Amb. Cecilia Adut Manyok \u2014 Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Ayor Akuoch Anok \u2014 Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Rizik Zachariah Hassan \u2014 Minister of Interior<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6. Dr. Wek Mamer Kuol \u2014 Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7. Obote Mamur Mete \u2014 Minister of National Security<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8. Athian Diing Athian \u2014 Minister of Finance and Planning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9. Awow Daniel Chuang \u2014 Minister of Petroleum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10. Dr. Labanya Margret \u2014 Minister of Trade and Industry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11. Ateny Wek Ateny \u2014 Minister of Information, Communication, Technology and Postal Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">12. Michael Makuei Lueth \u2014 Minister of East African Community Affairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">13. Stephen Par Kuol \u2014 Minister of Peace Building<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">State Caretaker Governors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Augustino Jadalla Wani \u2014 Governor of Central Equatoria State<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Louis Lobong Lojore \u2014 Governor of Eastern Equatoria State<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Moses Majok Gatluak \u2014 Governor of Jonglei State<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Rin Tueny Mabor Deng \u2014 Governor of Lakes State<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Charles Madut Akol \u2014 Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6. Dr. Joseph Monytuil Wejang \u2014 Governor of Unity State<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7. James Koang Chuol \u2014 Governor of Upper Nile State<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8. Bol Wek Agoth \u2014 Governor of Warrap State<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9. Sherif Daniel Sherif \u2014 Governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10. Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa \u2014 Governor of Western Equatoria State<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deputy Ministers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Philip Jada Natana \u2014 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Marial Chanuong Yol \u2014 Deputy Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. David Marial Gumke \u2014 Deputy Minister of Interior<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chief Administrators:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Justice Charles Abyei Jok \u2014 Chief Administrator, Abyei Special Administrative Area<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Joseph Baboya Ngere \u2014 Chief Administrator, Greater Pibor Administrative Area<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Daniel Makuei Thiyier \u2014 Chief Administrator, Ruweng Administrative Area<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Undersecretaries and National Expert:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Moris Aduol Dut \u2014 Undersecretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. James Alam Ware \u2014 Undersecretary, Ministry of Roads and Bridges<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Deborah Akech Kuocnin \u2014 Undersecretary, Ministry of Labour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Dr. Malinda Nai Justin \u2014 National Expert, Ministry of Labour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other Presidential Decrees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Rizig Dominic Samuel has been relieved of his position as Director General of the National Communication Authority and replaced by Eng. Gieth Kon Mathiang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Dr. Ayiei Garang Deng has been relieved of his position as Director General of the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority and replaced by Mosety Kat Monyngok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Amb. Moun Deng Ajuet has been relieved of his position as Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority and replaced by Rizig Dominic Samuel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Tuesday dissolved South Sudan&#8217;s Transitional Government of National Unity, including all vice presidents, national ministers, the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, state governments. 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