Juba — South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on Tuesday sacked a minister through presidential decree.

He let go of Minister of Presidential Affairs Mayiik Ayii Deng and replaced him with Nhial Deng Nhial.

Mr Nhial is a former minister of Foreign Affairs, who was relieved of his duties in 2019 ahead of the formation of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity.

Mr Nhial was replaced by Awut Deng Achuil--the first woman Minister of Foreign Affairs--who had previously served in the Gender, Child and Social Welfare Ministry for a number of years.

Last year, former Minister of Federal Affairs, Dr. Richard K. Mull, expressed concern over dismissal of constitutional post holders.