President Kiir Considers Egypt’s Bid for AU Deputy Chairperson Position

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This meeting underscores the strengthening diplomatic ties between South Sudan and Egypt, as well as their shared commitment to advancing the African Union's objectives.  President Salva Kiir's reception of Dr. Hanan Morsy's candidacy highlights South Sudan's active role in regional affairs and its support for inclusive leadership within the AU Commission. Dr. Morsy's focus on diversity, inclusivity, and global outreach aligns with the AU's vision for transformative leadership, making her candidacy significant as member states prepare for the upcoming elections in February.  The exchange of goodwill messages between President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and President Kiir further cements the growing cooperation between the two nations.
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South Sudan radio stations to host rival political parties for Interviews so as to spread peace messages

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Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) RJMEC Deputy Chief of Strategy Dr. Thompson Fontaine, is encouraging the different political and warrying parties in South Sudan to take the advantage of the radio program in order to synthesize the people about peace in South Sudan.



He further urged the journalist in and outside the country to spread the information of peace to the people rather message of hate. After he confirmed the establishment of peace in various parts of South Sudan and that only view areas are still experiencing conflict.



Dr. Thompson did not forget to elaborate more on the importance of radio as a medium of effectively transmitted message to the country. The message is of peace when transmitted through the radio program can easily reach millions of South Sudan.



The revitalized peace agreement which was signed in Ethiopia capital city Addis Ababa on September 12 2018 under the support of the IGAD is responsible for overseeing the peace implementation progress in South Sudan.



One representative from the government site who is also the Chairperson of Media Authority Atong Majok also added that the radio and journalist should not only focus on reporting on the peace message but also to report rape cases too and the rights of rape victims.



The Chairperson of Media Authority Atong Majok also believes that through reported such rape cases. The government might know what is happening and chip in to help the rape victims or any nearby national NGOs will chip in to help.



South Sudan journalist are always subjected to violence sometimes they are intimidated by government agents. They are also at times targeted for assassination. This developing story from the media authority is still eyebrows from the media community.

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