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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.

South Sudan Government Approves Another 30 Million Dollars To Combat Ebola


The Cabinet agreed to approve 30$ Million dollars to control and monitor Ebola Virus from entering South Sudan. 

The approval came after the council of ministers approved $500'000 last week as emergency fund to help combat Ebola Virus. 

South Sudan Information Minister Hon. Michael Malueth said the funds are to be used to check and control anybody entering South Sudan. 

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"The protective plan was approved so that laboratories are set up along the borders. Anybody who comes is subjected to testing and investigation and after they are left to go. If anybody is suspected then they are subjected to the necessary attention. So, the plan was approved and the cabinet approved a sum of 30,797,543 dollars in addition to 500,000 dollars approved last week,” Makuei said.

He revealed that the over 30 million dollars will be paid by the government and partly by international partners.

He also added that the 30$ Million dollars will be partly paid by the government, contribution and donation by donors. 

“It is subject to discussion and review with the ministry of finance and economic planning and it is also subject to contribution and donation of partners, the world bank, IMF, WHO and all these organizations we are also expecting them to contribute,” Makuei said

The recent suspected case of five South Sudanese all came negative. 

According to WHO report, the case fatality rate is 25% to 90% which is higher than that of COVID-19. 



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