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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Five Commercial Trucks Loaded With Food Arrived In Gokmachar

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Businessmen from Gokmachar managed to bring in Aweil North County five Commercial Trucks fully loaded with food. 

Aweil North County Commissioner Mr. vixtorino Ken Akoon said that “the road has not opened officially due to floods in the northern bank of Kiir Adem River. But on Wednesday, five trucks arrived from East Darfur to Gokmachar town, using the Kiir Pal route that is located west of Kiir Adem.”- He was speaking to Radiotamazuj.

Arrival of the commercial trucks has raised hope to the people and they expect the prices of stocks to drop. 

One Bol Make who is a member of Aweil North Chamber Of Commerce said: “yes, five trucks have already arrived in Gokmachar, and some are still on the way coming. This is the first time this year for the trucks to arrive here because the Sudanese truckers were stranded on the north Bank of Kiir Adem and didn’t arrive here because the floodwater level was high.” 

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“The prices are dropping slowly in Gokmachar. 50 kg of sugar is now sold at 38,000 SSP, 100 kg of onions is now sold at 40,000-35,000 SSP, and it was 120,000 SSP, 100 kg was 100,000 SSP and now is sold at 65,000-60,000 SSP. If goods come continuously from Sudan, the prices will drop,” he explained.

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A member of Northern Bahr El Ghazal Legislative Assembly said that the resumption of the cross border trade with Sudan is a good decision. They deployed forces to crack down on bandits so traders can now move freely between the two countries.


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