Cabinet of South Sudan

Executive Branch of the Government of South Sudan

Politics of South Sudan

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Salva Kiir Mayardit
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Riek Machar
Benjamin Bol Mel
James Wani Igga
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Speaker: Deng Deng Akon
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Speaker: Jemma Nunu Kumba

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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.

## Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU)

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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] led by a cabinet of 35 members. Under the terms of the agreement, SPLM nominated 20 ministers, SPLM-IO nominated nine ministers, South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) nominated 3, former detainees nominated 2 and the remaining minister was nominated by other parties to the agreement.[2][3]

### List of ministers

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A Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU), made up of 35 ministers and 10 deputy ministers, was appointed on 12 March 2020.[3] The cabinet was reshuffled on 10 February 2025.[4][5] The members were:

Ministry | Incumbent

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President of South Sudan | Salva Kiir Mayardit (SPLM)
Vice Presidents of South Sudan | Riek Machar (SPLM-IO)
Benjamin Bol Mel (SPLM)
Taban Deng Gai (SPLM-IO)
Rebecca Nyandeng Manyang (Former Detainees)
Josephine Joseph Lagu (SSOA)
Minister of Presidential Affairs | Barnaba Marial Benjamin
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry | Hussein Abdelbagi
Minister of Livestock and Fisheries | Onyoti Adigo Nyikec
Minister of Cabinet Affairs | Martin Elia Lomuro
Minister of Investment | Dhieu Mathok
Minister Youth and Sports | Dr. Joseph Geng Akech
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[6]
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 | Sarah Cleto Rial
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[7]
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[8]
Minister of Roads and Bridges | Simon Mijok Majak
Minister of Transport | Madut Biar Yol
Minister of Wildlife, Conservation and Tourism | Rizik Zakaria Hassan

## Pre-2020 cabinet

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Ministry | Incumbent

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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 | Agnes Kwaje Lasuba
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

## See also

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* South Sudan
* Government of South Sudan
* Economy of South Sudan
* Education in South Sudan

## References

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1. ^ "UN chief welcomes South Sudan's Unity government, lauds parties for 'significant achievement'". UN News. 2020-02-22. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
2. ^ Oluoch, Fred (5 July 2020). "South Sudan split over who takes what ministry". The East African. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
3. ^ a b Malak, Garang (March 13, 2020). "South Sudan: President Salva Kiir Names Full Cabinet". allAfrica.com.
4. ^ "Kiir sacks two VPs, health minister". Sudan Tribune. 10 February 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
5. ^ "South Sudan's Kiir replaces two vice-presidents, spy chief". reuters.com. 11 February 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
6. ^ "South Sudan's Kiir sacks finance minister, central bank governor". Reuters. 2022-08-05. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
7. ^ "South Sudanese president appoints interior minister-Xinhua". english.news.cn. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
8. ^ "Kiir names Mining minister, promotes two diplomats". December 1, 2021.

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