President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has dismissed ambassador Monica Achol Abel from her position without providing reasons. This decision is grounded in constitutional powers, and Kiir is known for reshuffling officials frequently. The government has not yet appointed a successor.
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed Monica Achol Abel from her role as ambassador to Kenya and her position within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This action was announced via a decree on Wednesday, but the reasons for her removal remain unspecified. The decree references Kiir’s constitutional powers under the Diplomatic and Consular Service Act 2011 and the Interpretation of Laws and General Provisions Act 2006 as the basis for this decision.
The decree states, “Pursuant to the provisions of Section 37(f) and 25(i) of the Diplomatic and Consular Service Act 2011, read together with Section 38(i) of the Interpretation of Laws and General Provisions Act 2006, I, Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan, do hereby terminate the service of Ambassador Monica Achol Abel as a diplomat in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.” Ambassador Abel had been appointed in November 2024, succeeding Chol Ajongo Mawut, who took a new role as Minister of Presidential Affairs in August of the same year.
President Kiir is known for frequently reshuffling government officials, often doing so shortly after their appointments. The recent dismissal has sparked curiosity regarding the implications and circumstances surrounding Ambassador Abel’s exit. The South Sudanese government has not yet announced a successor for this diplomatic position.
President Salva Kiir’s dismissal of Ambassador Monica Achol Abel underscores his authority and tendency to frequently reshuffle government officials. While the decree cites legal frameworks for the removal, no reasons have been provided, raising questions about the decision. The lack of a replacement announcement further adds to the speculation surrounding this diplomatic shift.
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