South Sudan’s President Sacks Army Chief & Recently Appointed Finance Minister in New Shake-Up
19:04 07.05.2026 (Updated: 19:51 07.05.2026)
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South Sudan’s President Sacks Army Chief & Recently Appointed Finance Minister in New Shake-Up
Salva Kiir, reportedly, dismissed two top officials:
General Paul Nang—Army chief, serving since October 2025
Salvatore Garang Mabiordit—Finance minister, served less than three months
Replaced by
General Santino Deng Wol—a close ally of Kiir
Kuol Daniel Ayulo—a technocrat
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Salva Kiir, reportedly, dismissed two top officials:
General Paul Nang—Army chief, serving since October 2025
Salvatore Garang Mabiordit—Finance minister, served less than three months
Replaced by
General Santino Deng Wol—a close ally of Kiir
Kuol Daniel Ayulo—a technocrat
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