US EditionSouth Sudan's president fires finance minister, seventh since 2020
- South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has dismissed Finance Minister Marial Dongrin Ater, marking the seventh change since 2020, according to state-owned radio.
- Athian Ding Athian will replace Ater as finance minister, having previously held the role from 2020 to 2021, as announced by state radio.
- The International Monetary Fund predicts a 4.3% economic contraction and inflation of 65.7% for South Sudan in 2025.
- Information Minister Michael Makuei stated that First Vice President Riek Machar was put under house arrest for allegedly inciting rebellion against the government.
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South Sudan’s President Dismisses Finance Minister Amid Economic and Political Strains - teleSUR English
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has fired Finance Minister Marial Dongrin Ater, the seventh person to hold the position since 2020, as the country faces ongoing economic challenges and political tensions. RELATED: South Sudan Denies Negotiating the Forced Displacement of Gazans with Tel Aviv State-owned radio announced on Thursday that Kiir removed Marial Dongrin Ater, who had served as finance minister since July 2024, without providing an o…
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The Frontier PostSouth Sudan’s president fires finance minister, seventh since 2020
NAIROBI, Aug 22 : South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has fired the country’s finance minister, state-owned radio announced, the seventh replacement to the position since 2020. Kiir gave no reason for firing Marial Dongrin Ater, who had held the post since July 2024. State radio said late on Thursday that Athian Ding Athian would take up the position, which he previously held
Is Athian the sought-after man to shape country’s economy?
Various faces have been at the helm of the country’s finance ministry, the latest to have held the position being Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater, who, on Thursday, was dismissed by President Salva Kiir. By Aguok Chok Undoubtedly, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning plays a critically significant role in a country, acting as the central architect of its economic and fiscal health. Essentially, it is the heart and soul of the economy, enabling …
South Sudan's Kiir fires finance chief—7th change since 2020
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed Finance Minister Marial Dongrin Ater and reappointed Athian Ding Athian, state radio said late on Thursday, marking the seventh change of finance chief since 2020. No reason was given for Ater’s removal. Athian, who previously held the portfolio from 2020 to 2021, will return to the job, the broadcaster said. Kiir also fired the minister for investment. Africa’s youngest nation has struggled with …
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