As tensions reach new heights between South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and his long-time rival Riek Machar, who saw some of his allies arrested this month, the head of state is trying to make sure he has full control of the country’s security apparatus.He began 2025 as he ended the previous year, purging his inner circle of advisers and long-standing allies. On 10 February, he sacked James Wani Igga, the second-highest-ranking of the five […]
As tensions reach new heights between South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and his long-time rival Riek Machar, who saw some of his allies arrested this month, the head of state is trying to make sure he has full control of the country’s security apparatus.He began 2025 as he ended the previous year, purging his inner circle of advisers and long-standing allies. On 10 February, he sacked James Wani Igga, the second-highest-ranking of the five […] Read More