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EP 27: South Sudan's Political Shake-Up: Kiir's New Decrees, Wani Igga's Return, and Machar's Trial

EP 27: South Sudan's Political Shake-Up: Kiir's New Decrees, Wani Igga's Return, and Machar's Trial

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In this episode of the Spark It Podcast, we break down South Sudan’s most dramatic political shake-up in years. We analyze President Salva Kiir’s nine decrees issued in a single night, following the removal of Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel. We examine why Kiir acted now, and what these changes reveal about Kiir's strategy, loyalty politics, governance challenges, and the future of the Riek Machar trial. We discuss institutional instability, corruption risks, the growing normalization of reshuffles, and the recycling of loyal politicians like Dr. James Wani Igga, and how these moves signal the effective death of the 2018 peace agreement. A deep, honest, and timely political analysis for anyone following South Sudan politics.

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