Cabinet of South Sudan
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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] led by a cabinet of 35 members. Under the terms of the agreement, SPLM nominated 20 ministers, SPLM-IO nominated nine ministers, South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) nominated 3, former detainees nominated 2 and the remaining minister was nominated by other parties to the agreement.[2][3]
List of ministers
A Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU), made up of 35 ministers and 10 deputy ministers, was appointed on 12 March 2020.[3] The cabinet was reshuffled on 10 February 2025.[4][5] The members were:
| Ministry | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| President of South Sudan | Salva Kiir Mayardit (SPLM) |
| Vice Presidents of South Sudan | Riek Machar (SPLM-IO) |
| Benjamin Bol Mel (SPLM) | |
| Taban Deng Gai (SPLM-IO) | |
| Rebecca Nyandeng Manyang (Former Detainees) | |
| Josephine Joseph Lagu (SSOA) | |
| Minister of Presidential Affairs | Chol Ajongo Mawut |
| Minister of Agriculture and Forestry | Hussein Abdelbagi |
| Minister of Livestock and Fisheries | Onyoti Adigo Nyikec |
| Minister of Cabinet Affairs | Martin Elia Lomuro |
| Minister of Investment | Joseph Mum Majak |
| Minister Youth and Sports | Dr. Joseph Geng Akech |
| Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs | Chol Thon Balok |
| Minister of East African Affairs | Deng Alor Kuol |
| Minister of Energy and Dams | Peter Mercallo Nasir |
| Minister of Environment and Forestry | Josephine Napwon Cosmas |
| Minister of Federal Affairs | Lasuba Loduro Wango |
| Minister of Finance and Economic Planning | Athian Diing Athian[6] |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation | Monday Semaya Kumba |
| Minister of Gender and Social Welfare | Ayaa Benjamin Warille |
| Minister of General Education and Instruction | Kuyok Abol Kuyok |
| Minister of Health | Sarah Cleto Rial |
| Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology | Madut Biar Yel |
| Minister of Land, Housing and Urban Development | Michael Chanjiek Geay |
| Minister of Humanitarian Affairs | Albino Akol Atak |
| Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services | Michael Makuei Lueth |
| Minister of Interior | Angelina Teny[7] |
| Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation | James Mawich Makuac |
| Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs | Wëk Mamer |
| Minister of Labour | James Hoth Mai |
| Minister of Petroleum | Puot Kang Chol |
| Minister of National Security | Obuto Mamur Mete |
| Minister of Parliamentary Affairs | Mary Nawai Martin |
| Minister of Culture, Museums and National Heritage | Nadia Arop Dudi |
| Minister of Peace Building | Stephen Parl Kuol |
| Minister of Public Service and Human Resource Development | Dak Duop Bichiok |
| Ministry of Trade and Industry | Atong Kuol Manyang |
| Minister of Mining | Martin Abucha[8] |
| Minister of Roads and Bridges | Simon Mijok Majak |
| Minister of Transport | Lam Akol Ajawin |
| Minister of Wildlife, Conservation and Tourism | Rizik Zakaria Hassan |
Pre-2020 cabinet
See also
References
- ^ "UN chief welcomes South Sudan's Unity government, lauds parties for 'significant achievement'". UN News. 2020-02-22. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ Oluoch, Fred (5 July 2020). "South Sudan split over who takes what ministry". The East African. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ a b Malak, Garang (March 13, 2020). "South Sudan: President Salva Kiir Names Full Cabinet". allAfrica.com.
- ^ "Kiir sacks two VPs, health minister". Sudan Tribune. 10 February 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ "South Sudan's Kiir replaces two vice-presidents, spy chief". reuters.com. 11 February 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "South Sudan's Kiir sacks finance minister, central bank governor". Reuters. 2022-08-05. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ "South Sudanese president appoints interior minister-Xinhua". english.news.cn. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
- ^ "Kiir names Mining minister, promotes two diplomats". December 1, 2021.