President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has dismissed Ambassador Monica Achol Abel from her role in Kenya and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs without providing reasons. The decision reflects his constitutional authority and continues a pattern of frequent reshuffling of government positions. The government has not yet appointed a successor.
South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, has officially removed Monica Achol Abel from her position as the country’s ambassador to Kenya, as well as her role in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This decision was made public through a decree issued on Wednesday, which was broadcasted by the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC).
The decree did not outline specific reasons for Ambassador Abel’s dismissal; however, it referenced the President’s authority under the Diplomatic and Consular Service Act 2011 and the Interpretation of Laws and General Provisions Act 2006. 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 taken up her ambassadorial role in November 2024, following Chol Ajongo Mawut’s reassignment as Minister of Presidential Affairs in August of the same year. President Kiir often reshuffles government officials within brief intervals, and this latest action has prompted inquiries regarding the reasons behind the dismissal. As of now, the South Sudanese government has not announced a successor for the ambassadorial position.
In summary, President Salva Kiir’s dismissal of Ambassador Monica Achol Abel underscores his constitutional power to appoint and remove government officials. The lack of clarity surrounding the reasons for her dismissal raises questions about government stability and the frequent reshuffling of leadership roles. The South Sudanese government has not yet identified a replacement, leaving the ambassadorial position in limbo.
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