President Salva Kiir has dismissed Monica Achol Abel as South Sudan’s ambassador to Kenya, invoking his constitutional authority. The announcement came through a decree aired on state media, but no reasons were given for her removal. President Kiir frequently reshuffles officials, creating speculation about the circumstances surrounding this dismissal, with no replacement announced yet.
President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has dismissed Monica Achol Abel from her position as the country’s ambassador to Kenya and as a diplomat in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This decision was made public through a decree on Wednesday, broadcasted via the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). The decree did not offer specific reasons for her removal.
The dismissal falls under the constitutional powers granted to the President, as outlined in the Diplomatic and Consular Service Act of 2011 and the Interpretation of Laws and General Provisions Act of 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 was appointed to her role in November 2024, following the reassignment of Chol Ajongo Mawut as Minister of Presidential Affairs in August of the same year. President Kiir has a history of reshuffling government officials frequently, often just months after their appointments. However, this particular dismissal has prompted inquiries regarding the reasons behind it, yet, no further clarification has been provided.
As of now, the South Sudanese government has not announced a successor for the ambassadorship.
In conclusion, President Salva Kiir has dismissed Ambassador Monica Achol Abel from her diplomatic position as part of his constitutional powers. The swift nature of such changes raises questions about the underlying reasons, although no specifics have been provided. The South Sudanese government is currently without an appointed replacement for the ambassadorship.
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