Event Brief
South Sudan President Kiir Sacks Finance Minister
Filed: Feb 24, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
Summary: President Salva Kiir dismisses Finance Minister Barnaba Chol after three months in office.
WHO: Salva Kiir
WHAT: sacks Finance Minister Barnaba Chol
WHEN: Feb 24, 2026 at 3:33 AM ET
WHERE: Juba
WHY: Chol was appointed after the previous minister was fired.
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