17/11/2025
Summary of Today’s Presidential Decrees
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday unveiled a series of far-reaching decrees that reshaped the national cabinet, security organs, and the SPLM party hierarchy. The changes signal a major political recalibration across key institutions.
1. James Wani Igga has been reappointed as Vice President and restored to his position as the SPLM First Deputy Chairman.
2. Michael Makuei Lueth, the long-serving Information Minister, has been removed from his portfolio and appointed Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, replacing Joseph Geng Akech, who has been dismissed.
3. Ateny Wek Ateny has been named the new Minister of Information and Government Spokesperson.
4. Mabior Garang de Mabior takes over as Minister of Environment, replacing Josephine Napon, who has been relieved of her duties.
5. Former SPLM Secretary-General Peter Lam Both has been appointed Minister of Roads and Bridges, succeeding Mijok Mijak.
6. Central Equatoria Governor Rabi Mujung has been dismissed and replaced by Emmanuel Adil.
7. Inspector General of Police Abraham Manyuat has been relieved of his position, with Said Chawul Lom reinstated as the new IGP.
8. Monica Achol Aguek has been reinstated as a Grade One Ambassador and appointed Presidential Envoy to the Middle East.
These sweeping changes mark one of the most significant reshuffles in recent months, with implications for governance, security, and party dynamics moving forward.