South Sudan President Salva Kiir sacks army chief and finance minister

On 2026-05-07, South Sudan President Salva Kiir dismissed army chief General Paul Nang and finance minister Salvatore Garang Mabiordit, according to state media reported by Reuters. Kiir also reappointed General Santino Deng Wol as army chief and named Kuol Daniel Ayulo as finance minister in the same reshuffle. The action was reported from Juba and was presented as part of Kiir's broader effort to consolidate power.