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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Government Has Deployed SSPDF Along Juba-Bor Highway To Contain Attacks And To Reopen The Highway. Police Spokesperson said.

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The reasons to why the government deployed SSPDF along Juba-Bor highway was to contain attacks on travellers and to also reopen the highway, Police Spokesperson Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin said. 


An incident happened on Tues where four people were killed and three others wounded when a passenger vehicle came under attack in Mangala Central Equatoria State.


The officials from Jonglei State are accusing armed youths from Terkeka County of carrying out the attack..


Police spokesperson Gen. Justin while speaking to the media said that, the army are deployed and police commissioners are working to ensure the safety of travellers. 


“The road was not okay for the last two days but we have already sent forces on the ground and the police commissioners of Jonglei and Central Equatoria are working to make sure that the road is safe. After the attacks, the situation is now reported to be calm but tensions are still existing,” he said. “We are expecting more reports from our forces on the ground and are still investigating the attacks but no one has been arrested yet. A foreign driver and his assistant were attacked on Wednesday and beaten but they were released. We have not identified the attackers but the forces are still investigating.” Gen. Justin said. 


The Deputy head of drivers in Bor confirmed the incident and said vehicles started moving with escort from the army starting from Wednesday. 


“On Tuesday, a car coming from Juba to Bor was attacked on the road by the people of Mallanganyaro, and on Wednesday they also attacked a vehicle coming from Juba but no people are injured,” he said. “Since Wednesday, vehicles are being escorted by government soldiers and when they find you on the road, they escort you. However, I told the drivers not to carry any passengers for now.” Deputy head of drivers in bor said. 



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