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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President Kiir And Dr. Riek Machar Talks Postponed Again

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The much awaited meeting between President Kiir and Dr. Riek Machar will be done today, an official said. 


The meeting 'in question' between the two leaders of South Sudan was to discuss the dismissal of the Defense Minister. 


The much awaited meeting was supposed to occur earlier this week but was postpone till Thursday. 


WHY THE MEETING? 


Just last week President Kiir fired Defence Minister who is also the wife of Dr. Riek Machar, He also fired Interior Minister Mahmoud Solomon in a presidential order. 


The president also when a head and swapped the two ministries, meaning Defence Minister was taken away from Dr. Riek SPLM-IO team and given the Interior Ministry. The move is a blatant violation of the 2018 peace agreement. 


So the The First Vice President had no option but to meet and discuss the reasons to why his party member was dismissed, and why swap the two ministries? 


Dr. Riek Machar acting Press Secretary told the media that the meeting was delayed again following a request from the president. 


“The meeting has been adjourned until Friday 10th March based on the request of the President. According to the information we received, the president wants to visit the family of the presidential advisor for peace, David Reath Malual, who passed away this week.” Baluang said. 


“We hope that the two leaders will meet tomorrow and agree on the implementation of the peace agreement.” he added.



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  1. Anonymous10 March 2023 at 20:16

    He have to stop sacking ministers otherwise it will cause war again, and to bring peace is very hard my fellow citizens of South Sudanese he has wrong advisors

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