Benjamin Bol Mel
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Benjamin Bol Mel | |
|---|---|
| Second Vice President of South Sudan | |
| In office 10 February 2025 – 12 November 2025 | |
| President | Salva Kiir Mayardit |
| Preceded by | James Wani Igga |
| Succeeded by | James Wani Igga |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1978 (age 47–48) |
| Nationality | South Sudanese |
| Party | SPLM |
| Occupation | Former Vice President of South Sudan |
| Profession | Businessman |
Benjamin Bol Mel Kuol (born in 1978[1]) is a South Sudanese politician.
Bol Mel is a businessman and has been President Salva Kiir's principal financial advisor.[2] US President Donald Trump issued an executive order on 21 December 2017 under the Magnitsky Act to block his US-based assets.[3]
Bol Mel was appointed as one of the vice-presidents of South Sudan on 10 February 2025[4] but was removed through a decree on 12 November 2025.[5] Prior to this, he was SPLM deputy secretary general.[6] He was dismissed from his Vice Presidential and SPLM leadership positions in 12 November 2025.[7]
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