President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has dismissed Ambassador Monica Achol Abel from her role as ambassador to Kenya, citing constitutional authority but providing no reasons. The move continues a trend of reshuffling government officials. A successor has yet to be named.
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed Ambassador Monica Achol Abel from her position as the nation’s ambassador to Kenya and as a diplomat in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This decision was conveyed through a decree issued on Wednesday and announced by the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). Notably, the decree did not specify the reasons behind her removal.
The dismissal is grounded in President Kiir’s constitutional authority under the Diplomatic and Consular Service Act of 2011 and the Interpretation of Laws and General Provisions Act of 2006. The decree cites these legal frameworks, stating, “Pursuant to the provisions of Section 37(f) and 25(i) of the Diplomatic and Consular Service Act 2011…I, Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan, do hereby terminate the service of Ambassador Monica Achol Abel.”
Ambassador Abel, who was appointed in November 2024, previously succeeded Chol Ajongo Mawut, who was reassigned as Minister of Presidential Affairs shortly thereafter. President Kiir has a record of reshuffling government officials frequently, often within months of their appointments, raising questions about the reasons for such changes. Further details regarding the circumstances of Ambassador Abel’s dismissal remain undisclosed.
As of now, the South Sudanese government has not announced a successor for the ambassadorial position in Kenya.
The dismissal of Ambassador Monica Achol Abel by President Salva Kiir underscores the President’s constitutional powers to appoint and remove government officials. While the specific reasons for her removal remain unclear, this action reflects a pattern of frequent reshuffling within the South Sudanese government. The absence of a successor for the ambassadorial role adds to the uncertainty surrounding this decision.
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