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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)

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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

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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:

MinistryIncumbent
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 (Former Detainees)
Josephine Joseph Lagu (SSOA)
Minister of Presidential Affairs Africano Mande Gedima
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 Mary Nawai Martin[6]
Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs Clement Juma[7]
Minister of East African Affairs Pieng Deng Kuol[8]
Minister of Energy and Dams Agor Makur Kur[9]
Minister of Environment and Forestry Mabior Garang De-Mabior[10]
Minister of Federal Affairs Lasuba Loduro Wango
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Kuol Daniel Ayulo[7]
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation James Pitia Morgan[11]
Minister of Gender and Social Welfare Nuna Rhoda Rudolf[12]
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[13]
Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services Ateny Wek Ateny[14]
Minister of Interior Aleu Ayieny Aleu
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation James Mawich Makuac
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Joseph Geng Akec[15]
Minister of Labour James Hoth Mai
Minister of Petroleum Puot Kang Chol (Suspended)[16]
Minister of National Security Obuto Mamur Mete
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Wek Mamer Kuol[15]
Minister of Culture, Museums and National Heritage Sarah Nyanath Elijah Yong
Minister of Peace Building Stephen Parl Kuol (Suspended)[17]
Minister of Public Service and Human Resource Development Mahjoub Biel Turuk[18]
Ministry of Trade and Industry Atong Kuol Manyang
Minister of Mining Losuba Ludoru Wongo[19]
Minister of Roads and Bridges Lam Both
Minister of Transport Lam Akol Ajawin[20]
Minister of Wildlife, Conservation and Tourism Denay Jock Chagor[21]

Pre-2020 cabinet

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MinistryIncumbent
President of South Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit
First Vice President of South Sudan Taban Deng Gai
Vice President of South Sudan James Wani Igga
Minister in the Office of the President Mayiik Ayii Deng
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Onyoti Adigo Nyikwec
Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries James Janka Duku
Minister of Cabinet Affairs Martin Elia Lomuro
Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Paul Mayom Akec
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Dr. Nadia Arop Dudi
Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs Gen. Kuol Manyang Juuk
Minister of Electricity and Dams Dr. Dhieu Mathok Diing
Minister of Environment Josephine Napon
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Salvatore Garang Mabiordit
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Awut Deng Acuil
Minister of Gender, Social Welfare and Religious Affairs Agnes Kwaje Lasuba
Minister of General Education and Instruction Deng Deng Hoc
Minister of Health Dr. Riak Gai Kok
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Yen Oral Lam
Minister of Housing, Physical Planning and Environment Dr Lado Gore
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management Hussein Maar Nyot
Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services Michael Makuei Lueth
Minister of Internal Affairs Micheal Chiengjiek
Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Sophia Pal Gai
Minister of Justice Paulino Wanawilla
Minister of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development James Hoth Mai
Minister of National Security Gen. Obuto Mamur Mete
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Peter Bashir Bande
Minister of Petroleum and Mining Ezekiel Lul Gatkuoth
Minister of Roads and Bridges Rebecca Joshua Okwaci
Minister of Transport and Roads John Luk Jok
Minister of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism Jemma Nunu Kumba

See also

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References

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  1. "UN chief welcomes South Sudan's Unity government, lauds parties for 'significant achievement'". UN News. 2020-02-22. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  2. Oluoch, Fred (5 July 2020). "South Sudan split over who takes what ministry". The East African. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  3. 1 2 Malak, Garang (March 13, 2020). "South Sudan: President Salva Kiir Names Full Cabinet". allAfrica.com.
  4. "Kiir sacks two VPs, health minister". Sudan Tribune. 10 February 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  5. "South Sudan's Kiir replaces two vice-presidents, spy chief". reuters.com. 11 February 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  6. Atem, James (6 March 2026). "Minister Nawai signs Youth and Sports policies to empower young people". Retrieved 7 May 2026.
  7. 1 2 "Kiir fires finance minister, army chief in latest reshuffle". Radio Tamazuj. 6 May 2026. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
  8. Lasuba, Memoscar (4 December 2025). "Sworn-in EAC minister Pieng expresses Juba's dedication to EAC". Retrieved 7 May 2026.
  9. Lasuba, Memoscar (5 May 2026). "S. Sudan minister Makur to visit Moscow for energy cooperation". Retrieved 7 May 2026.
  10. "Environment minister Mabior Garang suspends undersecretary, names acting replacement". Sudans Post. 26 February 2026. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
  11. "Kiir sacks foreign minister, intelligence chief in latest reshuffle". Radio Tamazuj. 29 April 2026. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
  12. "Minister calls for 10% gender budget in South Sudan". Radio Tamazuj. 4 March 2026. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
  13. "South Sudan Humanitarian Update 18 - 30 April 2026 | OCHA". www.unocha.org. 30 April 2026. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
  14. "MINISTRY OF ICT AND POSTAL SERVICES PROMISES TO EASE BURDEN ON MOBILE SERVICE PROVIDERS". mictps.gov.ss. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
  15. 1 2 "South Sudan's president fires 3 ministers, governor". Anadolu (in Turkish). Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  16. "Suspended minister Kang tells court charges lack evidence". Radio Tamazuj. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  17. "South Sudan's main opposition party in crisis after government minister named as interim chairman". Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  18. "Kiir sacks finance minister Salvatore, Chief of Defence Forces Nang". Sudans Post. 6 May 2026. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  19. "Home". Ministry of Mining. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  20. "South Sudan's president taps rival as transport minister". Radio Tamazuj. 7 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  21. "South Sudan wildlife minister vows to protect heritage sites, praises African Parks work". Sudans Post. 25 November 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
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