James Pitia Morgan Explained

James Pitia Morgan
Office:	Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of South Sudan
Term Start:	31 August 2023
Term End:	25 April 2024
President:	Salva Kiir
Predecessor:	Deng Dau Deng (acting)
Successor:	Ramadan Abdala Goc

James Pitia Morgan is a South Sudanese politician and diplomat who has served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of South Sudan from 31 August 2023^[1] until 25 April 2024, when he was appointed by President Salva Kiir Mayardit as envoy to the African Great Lakes countries.^[2] He previously served as Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hon. Amb. Dr. James Pitia Morgan bids farewell to Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde, concluding ambassadorial tenure – MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION . 2024-02-18 . mofaic.gov.ss.
2. Web site: South Sudan’s Kiir sacks Foreign Affairs minister . 26 April 2024 . Sudan Tribune.
3. Web site: South Sudan's president appoints new foreign minister-Xinhua . 2024-02-18 . Xinhua.