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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Two People Killed And Countless Injured In A Deadly Clash Between Hiyalla and Haforiere Communities Of Eastern Equatoria State

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Hiyalla and Haforiere Communities of Eastern Equatoria State clashed today resulting in the lost of lives and countless injured. 

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A six year old child was severely wounded and two other people as the result of the deadly clash. 

Hiyalla Payam Paramount Chief Mr. Ohide Galileo spoke to the media confirming the incident saying the clashes lasted for two days. 

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“An incident happened yesterday (Wednesday), and there was tension since the day before yesterday. Some goats were stolen from Hiyalla which prompted the owners of the goats to get annoyed and they went and killed a young boy from Haforiere. The youths of Haforiere ran to arrest the culprit the fell in an ambush," Mr. Ohide Said.

He further said that, "They clashed from yesterday until evening, and the whole night, they patrolled up to this morning. Two people died all from Haforiere, two injured, one from Hiyalla called Olimoi and one from Haforiere, a very young boy."

Torit County Commissioner Mr. Albano Jacob blamed the two communities for failing to live in harmony. 

“The government has tried its level best, last time we sent a team to calm the situation on the ground but after the government left, they went back to the same things,” he complained.

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Torit County is an administrative region in Eastern Equatoria of South Sudan, with headquarters in the town of Torit, which is also the state capital.

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