🚨🇸🇸🇪🇹 BREAKING: SOUTH SUDAN, ETHIOPIA DISCUSS BILATERAL RELATIONS

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South Sudan’s Caretaker Minister of Presidential Affairs, Africano Mande Gedima, has held talks with Ethiopia’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Delil Kedir Bushra, on strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. The meeting focused on diplomatic relations and cooperation, with the two officials also exchanging views on the current situation in South Sudan, Ethiopia and the wider region. Ambassador Delil Kedir said the discussions provided an opportunity to share perspectives on regional developments and matters of mutual interest. South Sudan and Ethiopia share longstanding political, economic and people-to-people ties, while developments in the two neighboring countries can have broader implications for the East African region. 📍 Juba, South Sudan 📅 October 2, 2026 📰 READ MORE: Office of the President, South Sudan 💬 What do you think about South Sudan-Ethiopia relations? Share your views in the comments. 📲 Follow Juba Wire for more South Sudan news and ...
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Governor Denay Jock Chagor, Sacked The Mayor Of Bor Municipality And Reinstated The Suspended Housing And Land Minister

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Jonglei State Governor Denay Jock Chagor 

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Hon. Denay Jock Chagor the governor of Jonglei State on Monday evening dismissed the Mayor of Bor Municipal Council. 


In a Decree a availed to the media, Governor Chagor also reinstated the Lands and Housing Minister who was dismissed yesterday afternoon by Jonglei State Deputy Governor. 


Here is the statement from Jonglei State Governor: “I, Denay Jock Chagor, Governor of Jonglei State, do hereby issue this Gubernatorial Order for the relieve of H.W Samuel Ateny Pech as Mayor of Bor Municipal Council in Jonglei State, with effect from 27 March 2023,” Denay said.


“In reference to the letter of the Deputy Governor of Jonglei State dated 23 of  March suspending the Minister of Lands, Housing and Public Utilities, that order was not legal and did not follow the constitution.” Denay said. 


No tangible reasons was given for the sacking of Bor Municipal Council Mayor. 


Rumors had it the reinstated, Land and Housing Minister was accused by some businesswomen of taking land meant for business and selling it to some alleged investors. 


Jonglei State, is a state of South Sudan with Bor as its centre of government and the biggest city. Jonglei state comprises nine counties: Bor, Akobo, Ayod, Uror, Duk, Nyirol, Pigi, Twic East, and Fangak. 


In the 21st century, Jonglei State has been marred in ethnic clashes which the UNMISS  estimated in May 2012 had affected the lives of over 140,000 people, and has been heavily magnified by the broader South Sudanese Conflict since December 2013.








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