politics
April 10, 2026
South Sudan’s Kiir removes parliament speaker and deputy after petition
President Salva Kiir removes South Sudan’s parliament speaker and deputy after a petition over leadership and spending concerns
TL;DR
- President Salva Kiir replaced parliament Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba and Deputy Speaker Permena Awerial Aluong.
- Joseph Ngere Paciko and Abuk Paiti Ayiik were appointed as the new speaker and deputy speaker, respectively.
- Kumba's removal followed a petition from ruling party members alleging corruption and mismanagement of parliamentary funds.
- Kumba, the first woman speaker, stated her commitment to addressing concerns through institutional channels.
- South Sudan has experienced significant political instability and armed conflict since its 2011 independence.
- The 2018 peace agreement has not fully resolved clashes driven by militias and resource disputes.
- The country faces a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions displaced and in need of assistance.
- This leadership change is part of a series of recent dismissals by President Kiir.
Continue reading the original article