Cabinet of South Sudan explained

The Cabinet of South Sudan is the Executive Branch of the Government of South Sudan. The Cabinet members are appointed by the President and report to the President.

Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU)

Under the terms of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS), that came into effect on 22 February 2020, South Sudan is governed by a Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU).[1] This government is led by a cabinet of 35 members. Under the terms of the agreement, SPLM will nominate 20 ministers, SPLM-IO will nominate nine ministers, South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) will nominate 3, former detainees will nominate 2 and the remaining minister will be nominated by other parties to the agreement.[2] [3]

List of ministers

A cabinet made up of 35 ministers and 10 deputy ministers was appointed on 12 March 2020.[3] The current members are:

Ministry Incumbent
Salva Kiir Mayardit (SPLM)
Vice Presidents of South SudanRiek Machar (SPLM-IO)
James Wani Igga (SPLM)
Taban Deng Gai (SPLM-IO)
Rebecca Nyandeng Garang (Former Detainees)
Hussein Abdelbagi (SSOA)
Minister of Presidential AffairsBarnaba Marial Benjamin
Minister of Agriculture and ForestryJosephine Joseph Lagu
Minister of Livestock and FisheriesOnyoti Adigo Nyikec
Minister of Cabinet AffairsMartin Elia Lomuro
Minister of InvestmentDhieu Mathok
Minister Youth and SportsAlbino Bol Dhieu
Minister of Defence and Veterans AffairsChol Thon Balok
Minister of East African AffairsDeng Alor Kuol
Minister of Energy and DamsPeter Mercallo Nasir
Minister of Environment and ForestryJosephine Napwon Cosmas
Minister of Federal AffairsLasuba L. Wango
Minister of Finance and Economic PlanningBarnaba Bak Chol[4]
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International CooperationJames Pitia Morgan
Minister of Gender and Social WelfareAyaa Benjamin Warille
Minister of General Education and InstructionAwut Deng Achuil
Minister of HealthYolanda Awel Deng
Minister of Higher Education, Science and TechnologyGabriel Changson Chang
Minister of Land, Housing and Urban DevelopmentMichael Chanjiek Geay
Minister of Humanitarian AffairsAlbino Akol Atak
Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal ServicesMichael Makuei Lueth
Minister of InteriorAngelina Teny[5]
Minister of Water Resources and IrrigationPal Mai
Minister of Justice and Constitutional AffairsRuben Madol Arol Kachuol
Minister of LabourJames Hoth Mai
Minister of PetroleumPuot Kang Chol
Minister of National SecurityObuto Mamur Mete
Minister of Parliamentary AffairsMary Mawai
Minister of Culture, Museums and National HeritageNadia Arop Dudi
Minister of Peace BuildingStephen Parl Kuol
Minister of Public Service and Human Resource DevelopmentBangasi Joseph Bakosoro
Ministry of Trade and IndustryKuol Athian Mawien
Minister of MiningMartin Abucha[6]
Minister of Roads and BridgesSimon Mijok Majak
Minister of TransportMadut Biar Yol
Minister of Wildlife, Conservation and TourismRizik Zakaria Hassan

Currently cabinet

Ministry Incumbent
Salva Kiir Mayardit
Taban Deng Gai
Vice President of South SudanJames Wani Igga
Minister in the Office of the PresidentMayiik Ayii Deng
Minister of Agriculture and ForestryOnyoti Adigo Nyikwec
Minister of Animal Resources and FisheriesJames Janka Duku
Minister of Cabinet AffairsMartin Elia Lomuro
Minister of Commerce, Industry and InvestmentPaul Mayom Akec
Dr. Nadia Arop Dudi
Minister of Defence and Veterans AffairsGen. Kuol Manyang Juuk
Minister of Electricity and DamsDr. Dhieu Mathok Diing
Minister of EnvironmentJosephine Napon
Minister of Finance and Economic PlanningSalvatore Garang Mabiordit
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International CooperationAwut Deng Acuil
Minister of Gender, Social Welfare and Religious Affairs?
Minister of General Education and InstructionDeng Deng Hoc
Minister of HealthDr. Riak Gai Kok
Minister of Higher Education, Science and TechnologyYen Oral Lam
Minister of Housing, Physical Planning and EnvironmentDr Lado Gore
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster ManagementHussein Maar Nyot
Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal ServicesMichael Makuei Lueth
Minister of Internal AffairsMicheal Chiengjiek
Minister of Irrigation and Water ResourcesSophia Pal Gai
Minister of JusticePaulino Wanawilla
Minister of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource DevelopmentJames Hoth Mai
Minister of National SecurityGen. Obuto Mamur Mete
Minister of Parliamentary AffairsPeter Bashir Bande
Minister of Petroleum and MiningEzekiel Lul Gatkuoth
Minister of Roads and BridgesRebecca Joshua Okwaci
Minister of Transport and RoadsJohn Luk Jok
Minister of Wildlife Conservation and TourismJemma Nunu Kumba

See also

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020-02-22 . UN chief welcomes South Sudan's Unity government, lauds parties for 'significant achievement' . 2022-08-12 . UN News . en.
  2. Web site: South Sudan split over who takes what ministry. The East African. 5 July 2020 .
  3. Web site: South Sudan: President Salva Kiir Names Full Cabinet. Garang. Malak. March 13, 2020. allAfrica.com.
  4. News: 2022-08-05 . South Sudan's Kiir sacks finance minister, central bank governor . en . Reuters . 2022-08-12.
  5. Web site: South Sudanese president appoints interior minister-Xinhua . 2023-10-22 . english.news.cn.
  6. Web site: December 1, 2021 . Kiir names Mining minister, promotes two diplomats .