SSBC News
BREAKING
Presidents Kiir, Ramaphosa hold follow-up talks on peace & December polls SPLM extends nomination exercise to grassroots as members flock to secretariat SPLM clarifies nomination forums for 2026 general elections South Sudan & Ethiopia seek deeper bilateral relations towards regional stability Caretaker FM Adut engages heads of mission, British ambassador and IGAD Caretaker interior minister reiterates police reforms ahead of elections Stakeholders convene to address liquidity crisis triggered by cash hoarding South Sudan, Pakistan discuss trade & investment chances as JCC steps up waste management National Bureau of Standards equips Juba testing laboratory President Kiir crosses to Pretoria for follow-up peace & electoral support talks Presidents Kiir, Ramaphosa hold follow-up talks on peace & December polls SPLM extends nomination exercise to grassroots as members flock to secretariat SPLM clarifies nomination forums for 2026 general elections South Sudan & Ethiopia seek deeper bilateral relations towards regional stability Caretaker FM Adut engages heads of mission, British ambassador and IGAD Caretaker interior minister reiterates police reforms ahead of elections Stakeholders convene to address liquidity crisis triggered by cash hoarding South Sudan, Pakistan discuss trade & investment chances as JCC steps up waste management National Bureau of Standards equips Juba testing laboratory President Kiir crosses to Pretoria for follow-up peace & electoral support talks
General

Petroleum Leadership Vacuum Ends As Chuang Takes Over As Caretaker Minister

September 23, 2026 1 min read
Petroleum Leadership Vacuum Ends As Chuang Takes Over As Caretaker Minister

More than two years of a leadership vacuum in the petroleum sector has come to an end following the appointment of Daniel Awou Chuang as caretaker Minister of Petroleum. Chuang is expected to lead the ministry’s strategic actions at a crucial time as the country prepares for the December general elections. His long-awaited appointment has received public support, including from ministry staff, amid renewed hope for decisive leadership to improve services and strengthen the management of the petroleum sector.

The Ministry’s Undersecretary Dr. Santino Ayuel Longar, welcomes the Caretaker Minister, noting that his reappointment by the President reflects the extensive experience he has gained through various leadership roles.