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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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Senior Presidential Special Envoy Has Survived A Car Crash Accident

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Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel And
 President SALVA Kiir Mayardiit 


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Dr. Benjamin Bol, survived a road crash in which three of his personal bodyguards sustained serious injuries. Local Official confirmed.


Northern Bahr El Ghazal Information Minister while speaking to the media said that, Special Enjoy Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel survived a road accident. On his way to Aweil Town from Aweil County. 


 “The road accident occurred on Sunday evening, but the presidential envoy survived and is fine now. Only that three of his bodyguards sustained minor injuries,” Anyuon said.


Bol Mel is also the head of Africa Resource Corporation (ARC), which has secured many government infrastructure projects.


The renowned South Sudanese businessman previously oversaw Thai-South Sudan Construction Company Limited (ABMC), which was awarded contracts worth tens of millions of dollars by the government. He was sanctioned by the US government in December 2017 over alleged corruption linked to his business firms.


A week ago, the same incident happened in Aroyo Aweil, involving three National Ministers and a deputy speaker. They all sustained injuries in a car accident and were airlifted to Juba for medical treatment. 


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