The UAE's influence in South Sudan is believed to be represented by the new First Vice-President Benjamin Bol Mel who also serves as the First Deputy Chairman of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) and is believed to be the custodian of President Salva Kiir Mayardit's business interests (AC Vol 66 No 8 Ailing Salva ups the ante)...
Vol 66 No 8 |
- SOUTH SUDAN
At the same time Benjamin Bol Mel has been appointed one of the country's vice-presidents and more significantly as Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) First Deputy Chairperson in a clear power play by Kiir...
Vol 66 No 7 |
- SOUTH SUDAN
Some view it as a ploy to sideline Machar and advance Kiir's succession plans favouring Benjamin Bol Mel a key financial advisor and intermediary with the United Arab Emirates...