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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Rome Peace Talk: Government To Resume Peace Talk With Rebel Groups

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South Sudan Government and the hold out rebels announced that political dialogues will 'kick off' on Monday in Rome, Italy. 


Rome Initiative For South Sudan is a lay Catholic Association mediating the peace talks between the government of south Sudan and the holdout groups. 


Transitional Government Of National Unity (RTGoNU), which the current government of South Sudan last year suspended the peace talks between the Non Signatories South Sudan Opposition Group (NSSSOG) accusing them of lacking commitments and preparing for war. 


President Kiir had to change his mind when Pope Francis  visited South Sudan last month. 


Presidential Press Secretar, Lily Adhiu while speaking to the media said that the government have been invited for peace talks in Rome next week. 


“Yes, the talks will take place between 20-26 March and the government side has been invited.” Lily said. 


 “They are needed before 20 March, and the meeting will start on 20th. Usually, there is a group that is selected from the government side that used to go for the talks headed by Dr. Marial Benjamin [Minister of Presidential Affairs].” Lily added. 


Gen. Paul Malong, the leader of South Sudan United Front Army (SSUF/A), also confirmed that his faction had received an invitation to resume the peace negotiations. 


"We have been invited to the talks. The agendas of the talks are with the government side. So we will listen to them first because we already have our agenda. All of us in the opposition coalition will attend the talks," Gen. Paul Malong said. 



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