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, jets back to Juba after a three days official State visit to Moscow, Russia.

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File: President Salva Kiir Mayardiit in Moscow, Russia. 


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President Kiir and his accompanying delegation returned to Juba on Saturday, after a three days official visit to Moscow the capital city of Russia.


Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin, National Minister of Presidential Affairs said that, the two heads of state agreed to expand the relations between South Sudan and Russia in areas of, trade, energy and other prospective areas. 


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The Russian president, promised to work hand in hand with South Sudan in order to develop the mining sector in Juba, Dr. James Pitia Morgan said. 


In terms of trade, South Sudan's chief export is crude petroleum. Other exports include gum arabic. Because of food insecurity and the limited manufacturing sector, the country must import most items, including many foodstuffs, motor vehicles and machinery, and manufactured goods.


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Due to the current food insecurity and limited manufacturing sector, South Sudan imports most of items, which includes foodstuffs, motor vehicles, machinery and the manufactured goods.


Energy sector, South Sudan has the lowest electrification rates in the world, meaning the country relies on local generators to generate electricity. 


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For those connected to the electric network often experienced power blackouts making citizens rely on standby by electric generators. 


The country is trying to build a biogas electric generating system that depends on electricity from cattles dung. 


 


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