Benjamin Bol Mel


Benjamin Bol Mel Kuol is a South Sudanese politician.
Bol Mel is a businessman and has been President Salva Kiir's principal financial advisor. US President Donald Trump issued an executive order on 21 December 2017 under the Magnitsky Act to block his US-based assets.
Bol Mel was appointed as one of the vice-presidents of South Sudan on 10 February 2025 but was removed through a decree on 12 November 2025. Prior to this, he was SPLM deputy secretary general. He was dismissed from his position as Vice President and SPLM leadership on 12 November 2025.