James Pitia Morgan is a South Sudanese politician and diplomat who has served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of South Sudan from 31 August 2023[1] until 25 April 2024, when he was appointed by President Salva Kiir Mayardit as envoy to the African Great Lakes countries.[2] He previously served as Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union.[3]
James Pitia Morgan | |
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of South Sudan | |
In office 31 August 2023 – 25 April 2024 | |
President | Salva Kiir |
Preceded by | Deng Dau Deng (acting) |
Succeeded by | Ramadan Abdala Goc |
References
edit- ^ "Hon. Amb. Dr. James Pitia Morgan bids farewell to Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde, concluding ambassadorial tenure – MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION". mofaic.gov.ss. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "South Sudan's Kiir sacks Foreign Affairs minister". Sudan Tribune. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "South Sudan's president appoints new foreign minister-Xinhua". Xinhua. Retrieved 2024-02-18.