South Sudan: New officials sworn in before the president
Mayardit orders reform of South Sudan's Broadcasting and Television Corporation
Written by Ziad Abdel Fattah:
The President of the Republic of South Sudan, Lieutenant General Salva Kiir Mayardit, today MondayThe ceremony included the swearing-in of a number of new officials, including a special presidential envoy, a government minister, a member of the National Elections Commission, and members of the new board of directors of the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC).
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace (J1), where the new officials pledged to abide by the constitution, be loyal to the Republic of South Sudan, perform their duties honestly and faithfully, preserve the sovereignty of the state, and serve the citizens with integrity and impartiality.
The President of South Sudan emphasizes the importance of shouldering national responsibilities with a spirit of commitment.
During the ceremony, the President of South Sudan stressed the importance of assuming national responsibilities with a spirit of commitment and competence, calling on the new officials to work on strengthening state institutions and improving the level of services provided to citizens.
The President also directed that reforms be carried out within the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation, stressing the need to develop the performance of the national institution, in order to enhance its media role and improve the quality of public service it provides to citizens.
In another context, the Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Johnny Ohisa Damian, issued a decision to dissolve the Bank of South Sudan Employees Union (BoSSWTU) until further notice, based on the provisions of Article (26/1) of the Bank of South Sudan Amended Act of 2023.
According to the decision, the administration based its decision on two main justifications for taking this step. The first is that the union held a general assembly meeting and issued a deadline for senior management to respond to the employees’ demands. The second reason relates to the accusation that the union incited the implementation of a sit-in and strike by workers on July 7, 2026.
The decision noted that these developments came despite the bank paying financial arrears equivalent to ten months' salaries for all employees.
As of the time of writing this news, no official comment has been issued by the workers' union regarding the dissolution decision or the accusations against it.
Abraham Malith, the economic advisor in the office of the Vice President of the Republic of South Sudan for Economic Bloc Affairs, warned of the continued sharp deterioration in the value of the South Sudanese Pound against the US Dollar, emphasizing that the national currency could face further decline in the coming months if the government does not take urgent economic measures to address the crisis.
Read more: The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan issues a decision to dissolve the Bank's Employees Union.
