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South Sudan President Reshuffles Key Officials, Appoints New Leaders

2/4/2026

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South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit dismissed Valentino Dhel Malueth and David Amour Majur from his office in a February 3, 2026 decree.
Marik Nanga Marik was appointed chief administrator of the Ministry of Presidential Affairs.
A replacement for Majur as press secretary is pending.
Kiir also removed Western Equatoria’s governor and Western Bahr el Ghazal’s deputy governor, appointing Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa and Chum Edward Dimo.

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Story summary

South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit dismissed Valentino Dhel Malueth and David Amour Majur from his office in a February 3, 2026 decree.
Marik Nanga Marik was appointed chief administrator of the Ministry of Presidential Affairs.
A replacement for Majur as press secretary is pending.
Kiir also removed Western Equatoria’s governor and Western Bahr el Ghazal’s deputy governor, appointing Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa and Chum Edward Dimo.