South Sudan President Kiir sacks army chief, central bank governor

Nation Media Group

South Sudan President Salva Kiir has sacked the army chief General Santino Deng Wol and the central bank governor Alic Garang in the latest purge of the country’s security and economic institutions.

Mr Garang has been replaced by Johnny Ohisa Damia, who previously held the same position, while General Paul Nang Majok is the new head of the military.

South Sudan President Kiir sacks army chief, central bank governor

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