Kiir Fires Parliament Speakers, Tightens Grip on Power

0:00On April 7, South Sudan president Salva Keir, just fired the speaker and deputy speaker of parliament, shaking up the top ranks in the transitional. National legislative assembling, the Decree got read out Tuesday by the Chief Whip of Keir's ruling Sudan People's Liberation Movement. Jemma Nunu Kumbha and Permana Awerio Alawong are out, replaced right away by Joseph Engere Pachiko as the new speaker, and Abu Paiti Aik as deputy. This all stems from a petition last week by party members in Keir's camp. They hit Kumbha with charges of corruption, saying she mismanaged parliamentary funds big time. Kumbha made ways back in 2021 as the first woman ever to hold that speaker spot, but she hasn't said a word on these claims yet. Folks are watching close since Keir pulled a similar move, late February, dumping the finance minister after just three months on the job with zero. Analysts point out Keir's pattern of swapping out big political and military roles like this.

1:00It's his way of locking down control in a country full of unrest and whispers about who's next in line. Power plays like these keep South Sudan's leadership on edge, reminding everyone the top dogs still calling the shots. Global news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters worldwide.