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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Rising Insecurity Alarmed Kenya, South Sudan As They Hold Insecurity Talks

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Tensions have been raising since Kenya declared that it's boarder is 12km deep inside South Sudan territory. This led to inter communal conflicts pitting the communities along the boundary. Which is Turkana and Toposa. 

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Just a few days a go a Toposa armed man shot at the Kenya security armoured vehicle at the KDF armed forces camp in Nadapal leading to tension in the disputed boarder. 

In a retaliatory attacked a local and a Toposa honey hunter were reported killed by unknown gunmen in separate incident along the boarder point. 

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Jacob Ouma the County Commissioner of Turkana confirmed the incident saying they suspected a militia group attacking the security installations at the boarder. 

“There was an incident where a security camp was sprayed with bullets by unknown gunmen suspected to have crossed over from the neighbouring Country. We have treated the incident as a security concern. Our forces are on high alert along the border,” Jacob Ouma said. 

The conflicts among the two communities led to delay of the construction of Lolichoggio-Nadapal road after the workers complain of being shot at. 

Turkana West Area MP Daniel Epuyo Nanok said that talks are ongoing with their counterparts the South Sudan Authorities to ease the tensions. 

“We want our people to stay peacefully and enjoy resources together at their common border because they are part of the Ateker people who speak the same dialect and share a common cultural background. We are in touch with the authorities from the other side over peace and stability in the region,” Mr Epuyo said. 



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