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President Salva Kiir has relieved Josephine Joseph Lagu as Vice President and Chair of the Service Cluster.

Former Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Hussein Abdelbagi Akol was appointed in her place.

The changes were announced on SSBC this evening.

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Special Court for Nasir Incident Reaches Pivotal Moment; Future Sessions Open to Public

(Juba, South Sudan) – A significant development unfolded today in the ongoing proceedings of the Special Court investigating the Nasir Incident. During today's session, the court concluded hearing testimony from its final protected witness.

Presiding Judge James Alala Deng announced a major shift in the court's transparency going forward. The next session, scheduled forWednesdaythe 28th January 2026, will be conducted in an open court. This decision grants both the general public and media representatives access to observe the proceedings firsthand.

The move to open court marks a new phase in this high-profile case, which has drawn national attention. The Special Court was established to ensure accountability and deliver justice for the events in Nasir.

"The Bell" will have reporters present at the upcoming open session and will provide detailed, factual coverage of the developments.

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BREAKING: Major Political Shifts in South Sudan

Reports are confirming that President Salva Kiir has issued a Republican Decree relieving several high-profile officials of their duties. Those named include:

· James Hoth
· Nadia Arop
· Dak Duop Bichiok
· Deng Joh
· Thoi Chany
· Rin Tueny
· Angelina Teny – notably the Minister of Interior and a key figure in the peace agreement.

This is a significant and unexpected political development. Angelina Teny's removal, in particular, is drawing intense attention given her critical role in the country's security sector and as the wife of thw suspended First Vice President Riek Machar.

The reasons behind this sweeping change are not yet fully clear. This move is likely to have major implications for the stability of the transitional government and the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement.

What are your thoughts on this major shake-up? Stay tuned as more details emerge.