President Salva Kiir has appointed Dr. James Wani Igga as the new Vice President in charge of the Economic Cluster, replacing Benjamin Bol Mel. The announcement, issued on Monday via presidential decree, marks a significant reconfiguration within South Sudan’s top leadership at a time of deep economic uncertainty.
The reshuffle comes at a critical moment, underscoring the administration’s growing focus on restoring credibility and reassessing the direction of the country’s top economic portfolio. Whether the change will bring the stability and reform momentum South Sudan urgently needs remains to be seen.