President Salva Kiir has dismissed Monica Achol Abel from her position as South Sudan’s ambassador to Kenya. The decree, which cites constitutional powers, does not specify reasons for her removal. This follow-up comes in the context of Kiir’s regular reshuffling of government officials.
On Wednesday, President Salva Kiir of South Sudan dismissed Monica Achol Abel from her position as the ambassador to Kenya and as a diplomat in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The dismissal was announced via a decree from the President, although no reasons were provided for her removal.
The decree referenced the President’s constitutional powers to appoint and dismiss government officials according to the Diplomatic and Consular Service Act 2011 and the Interpretation of Laws and General Provisions Act 2006.
In the decree, President Kiir stated, “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 to succeed Chol Ajongo Mawut, who was reassigned as Minister of Presidential Affairs the previous August. President Kiir is known for regularly reshuffling government officials, frequently making changes shortly after appointments. While the latest dismissal raises questions, additional details regarding Ambassador Abel’s removal have not been disclosed, and no successor has been announced by the South Sudanese government.
In summary, President Salva Kiir’s dismissal of Ambassador Monica Achol Abel highlights his ongoing authority to make changes within the South Sudanese government. Although no reasons were provided for her dismissal, the President’s actions underscore a pattern of frequent reshuffles among officials. The government has yet to disclose a replacement for Ambassador Abel, raising further inquiries into this decision.
Original Source: www.radiotamazuj.org
