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.

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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:

MinistryIncumbent
President of South Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit (SPLM)
Vice Presidents of South Sudan Riek Machar (SPLM-IO)
James Wani Igga (SPLM)
Taban Deng Gai (SPLM-IO)
Rebecca Nyandeng Garang (Former Detainees)
Hussein Abdelbagi (SSOA)
Minister of Presidential Affairs Barnaba Marial Benjamin
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Josephine Joseph Lagu
Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Onyoti Adigo Nyikec
Minister of Cabinet Affairs Martin Elia Lomuro
Minister of Investment Dhieu Mathok
Minister Youth and Sports Albino Bol Dhieu
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 L. Wango
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Barnaba Bak Chol [4]
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation James Pitia Morgan
Minister of Gender and Social Welfare Ayaa Benjamin Warille
Minister of General Education and Instruction Awut Deng Achuil
Minister of Health Yolanda Awel Deng
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Gabriel Changson Chang
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 [5]
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Pal Mai
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Ruben Madol Arol Kachuol
Minister of Labour James Hoth Mai
Minister of Petroleum Puot Kang Chol
Minister of National Security Obuto Mamur Mete
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Mary Mawai
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 Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro
Ministry of Trade and Industry Kuol Athian Mawien
Minister of Mining Martin Abucha [6]
Minister of Roads and Bridges Simon Mijok Majak
Minister of Transport Madut Biar Yol
Minister of Wildlife, Conservation and Tourism Rizik Zakaria Hassan

Currently cabinet

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 ?
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

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