New Era for SPLM: Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel Pledges Loyalty, Discipline, and Development ‎

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VP. Dr. Bol Mel  ‎ In a significant political development, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, Vice President of the Republic of South Sudan and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster, has officially been sworn in as the First Deputy Chairperson of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM). ‎ ‎Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony in Juba, Dr. Bol Mel described his new role not as a personal honor, but a solemn "call to duty." He pledged to serve with loyalty, discipline, and dedication under the leadership of SPLM Chairperson and President, H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit. ‎ ‎In his remarks, Dr. Bol Mel paid tribute to his predecessor, Professor James Wani Igga, and acknowledged the contributions of SPLM veterans including Comrades Daniel Awet Akot and Kuol Manyang Juuk. ‎ ‎He also expressed deep gratitude to the party’s founders, senior comrades, and veteran members for their courage and sacrifice, promising to carry their legacy forward. "You walked through fire to lift our nation...
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South Sudan To Make Maiden Appearance At The African Beach Games In June

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For the first time South Sudan will make it's appearance at the  African Beach Games in june 2023. 


 ​The Championship will be conducted in Hammamet Tunisia, Hammamet is a well-known holiday resort in northern Tunisia. Apart from the beautiful, endlessly long sandy beach, there is a lot to discover in the medina (old town) of Hammamet and the surrounding area. 


South Sudan National Olympic Committee "SSNOC" confirmed and said they will select a strong team to represent the nation..


"SSNOC" board member Dr. Agum Rin Mabeny Adut said that South Sudan team will participate in Five Support Disciplines


The five sport disciplines namely are: football, volleyball, netball, handball, take-ball and basketball 3×3. 


“The Beach Games isn’t a small competition, so nothing should be taken for granted,” Adut said.


“The federations must ensure that they are sending a team that will represent the country and not merely participate in the games.” Adut said. 


She further said that Egypt will host the South Sudanese team for two weeks Camp In Cairo ahead of the championship. 


The African Beach Games is a continental multi-sport event held among athletes from the Africa. The Games are organised under the governance of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA). 





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