South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, announced the dismissal of the country’s Foreign Minister, Ramadan Mohammed Abdallah Goc, in a presidential decree.
The decree, aired through the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation, revealed that Abdallah would be replaced by Semaya Kumba, although no official reasons were provided for the change.
Before his new appointment, Semaya Kumba served as South Sudan’s deputy foreign minister since April 2024, becoming a familiar figure within the nation’s diplomatic circles. He had also served as the country’s ambassador to China.
Ramadan Abdallah Goc had only assumed office as foreign minister on April 24, 2024, and his sudden dismissal raises questions about the internal political dynamics within South Sudan. The lack of a formal explanation for the reshuffle has left many speculating about the reasons behind the swift change at such a critical time.