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Nineteen '19' year old woman committed suicide in Lakes State, Rumbek East County

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  The local police of Lakes State confirmed that a 19 year old woman committed suicide in the County of Rumbek East in the village of Meen-Wal and the police withheld the deceased name for unknown reason.  This is not the first time for the young girls to commit suicide in the State, the first case was reported to the authorities  two days ago after a young girl committed suicide in Wulu County.  While speaking to the Media, Police Spokesperson Maj. Elijah Mabor Makwach said that, the police are conducting thorough investigation on why there is a rampant rise of suicide amongst girls in Lakes State.  “We have recorded several cases of suicide with the most recent being a 19-year-old girl who committed a suicide in Meen-wal village in Rumbek East County and the investigation is still ongoing to identify the cause of the suicide because the cases are rising. Last week alone, two suicide cases were reported,” Maj. Mabor said.  Lakes State Police Spokesperson further said that, they have b
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Dredging of Naam River in Unity State commence to a jubilant reception by the locals.

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File: One of the three excavators used to dredge Naam River in Unity State.  Top Trending News Today: WES Governor Futuyo asks Kiir to fire TNLA Speaker Nunu Kumba, alleges she has a rebel group GARANG JOHN'S PRISON DIARY: MY LAST DAY IN THE CELL (SNIPPET OF 8:00 PM, MARCH 16, 2023 IN THE OFFICE OF DG) President Kiir returns to Juba after an official visit to Uganda PRESIDENT KIIR TRAVELS TO UGANDA FOR BILATERAL TALKS The announcement was made by the Unity State Legislative Assembly saying that, dredging of the Naam River commence.  The local authorities said that, large excavators mounted on pontoons which will be used to clear the flooding where flood had been severe over the years.  The clearing of Naam River faced alot of obstacles due to public uproar and heated arguments among the government and the civil society and activists.  The stakeholders finally agreed to, conduct scientific assessment inorder to evaluate the impact on the eco_system before commencing to dredge.  Mr.
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WES Governor Futuyo asks Kiir to fire TNLA Speaker Nunu Kumba, alleges she has a rebel group

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Gen. Futuyo letter.  Top Trending News Today: GARANG JOHN'S PRISON DIARY: MY LAST DAY IN THE CELL (SNIPPET OF 8:00 PM, MARCH 16, 2023 IN THE OFFICE OF DG) President Kiir returns to Juba after an official visit to Uganda PRESIDENT KIIR TRAVELS TO UGANDA FOR BILATERAL TALKS SSPDF Soldier apprehended for shooting his pregnant wife in Rumbek Western Equatoria State Governor Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba asked the president to immediately remove the speaker of the parliament, Jemma Nunu Kumba.  Gen. Futuyo, accuses speaker Nunu of being involved in numerous offenses including criminal projects like the tambura massacre, instigating border wars, and the killing of the chief if Agbiamamu.  Gen. Futuyo's letter as seen by the media was addressed to president Kiir and also a copy was sent to the International Criminal Court 'ICC'.  Gen. Futuyo accuses speaker Nunu of numerous atrocities in western Equatoria State.  “This can be traced back to 2008 when Hon. Jemma Nunu was appointed
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GARANG JOHN'S PRISON DIARY: MY LAST DAY IN THE CELL (SNIPPET OF 8:00 PM, MARCH 16, 2023 IN THE OFFICE OF DG)

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File: Garang John.  Top Trending News Today: President Kiir returns to Juba after an official visit to Uganda PRESIDENT KIIR TRAVELS TO UGANDA FOR BILATERAL TALKS SSPDF Soldier apprehended for shooting his pregnant wife in Rumbek President Kiir will be elected as the chairman of East African Community 'AEC' next year 2024. This is the last day of Garang John in the cell and he wrote this dairy vividly remembering what had conspired in the cell.  "Muordit, you have grown too fat, I think I need to reduce the amount of food that goes into this prison," Gen. Akol Kor Kuch said.  Gen. Akol Kor Kuch, jokingly hugged Garang John on the night the journalist was ordered to leave the prison and he declined the order that he was not leaving the prison.  Garang John was embraced the way a father would to his own child at that moment journalist Garang John saw Gen. Akol as a man with a sober mind but the general isn't aware of how rotten the system he is in charge is.  As Ga
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President Kiir returns to Juba after an official visit to Uganda

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File: President Kiir and President Museveni of Uganda.  Top Trending News Today:   PRESIDENT KIIR TRAVELS TO UGANDA FOR BILATERAL TALKS SSPDF Soldier apprehended for shooting his pregnant wife in Rumbek President Kiir will be elected as the chairman of East African Community 'AEC' next year 2024. President Kiir officiates the swearing in ceremony of SPLM National Advisors, Deputies and Secretaries South Sudan President His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit has returned back to Juba after one day working visit to Uganda.  Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. James Pita Morgan said the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and matters of regional dimension.  The Principals expressed their commitment to restore regional stability and pledged to double efforts aimed at resolving the Sudanese crisis through dialogue and diplomacy. The meeting was attended by Uganda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Henry Okello Oryem, the Director General- External Security
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PRESIDENT KIIR TRAVELS TO UGANDA FOR BILATERAL TALKS

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  File: President Kiir.  Top Trending News Today: SSPDF Soldier apprehended for shooting his pregnant wife in Rumbek President Kiir will be elected as the chairman of East African Community 'AEC' next year 2024. President Kiir officiates the swearing in ceremony of SPLM National Advisors, Deputies and Secretaries SSPDF orders the graduated necessary unified forces to report for verification and deployment President Salva Kiir Mayardiit traveled to Uganda today morning on a one day State visit, the president discuss bilateral relations with his counter-part President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda.  The two heads of states will also discuss security and regional peace in particularly the crisis in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.  Presidential Affairs Minister, Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin said the two principals will further talk about the Revitalized peace agreement.  Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin, Minister of Presidential Affairs said that, the two leaders will also talk a
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SSPDF Soldier apprehended for shooting his pregnant wife in Rumbek

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  Top Trending News Today:   President Kiir will be elected as the chairman of East African Community 'AEC' next year 2024. President Kiir officiates the swearing in ceremony of SPLM National Advisors, Deputies and Secretaries SSPDF orders the graduated necessary unified forces to report for verification and deployment Transitional National Legislative Assembly 'TNLA' recommends immediate removal of acting Juba City Mayor The soldier shot and wounded his pregnant wife leaving her with three bullet wounds, he was later apprehended awaiting trials.  The incident took place in Timic village on Sunday, the reason for the incident is because of dowry payments.  It is also believed that, the wife's parents decided to open a case at Rumbek Town Court asking for the soldier to pay the dowry or face divorce.  This dispute between the soldier and the parents of his wife festered over the years leading to the incident.  Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac while speaking to the media sai
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President Kiir will be elected as the chairman of East African Community 'AEC' next year 2024.

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File: president Kiir and the East African Community envoy.  Top Trending News Today: President Kiir officiates the swearing in ceremony of SPLM National Advisors, Deputies and Secretaries SSPDF orders the graduated necessary unified forces to report for verification and deployment Transitional National Legislative Assembly 'TNLA' recommends immediate removal of acting Juba City Mayor. The people of Greater Pibor Administrative Area endorses President Kiir in upcoming election next year President Kiir met with the  East African Community (EAC) delegation to discuss East African Community affairs and the status of  implementation of the EAC integration program. While speaking to the press, Secretary General of the East African Community, Secretary General Peter Mutuku Mathuki, said President Kiir will be elected Chair of the  East African Community next year, after Burundi. Mutuku also revealed that many South Sudanese nationals work in the regional bloc, which, he said, will ens
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President Kiir officiates the swearing in ceremony of SPLM National Advisors, Deputies and Secretaries

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  President Kiir, during the swearing ceremony of SPLM National Advisors, Deputies and Secretaries.  Top Trending News Today: SSPDF orders the graduated necessary unified forces to report for verification and deployment Transitional National Legislative Assembly 'TNLA' recommends immediate removal of acting Juba City Mayor. The people of Greater Pibor Administrative Area endorses President Kiir in upcoming election next year Central Bank of South Sudan 'BoSS' threatens to close all underperforming commercial banks. President Salva Kiir Mayardiit officiates the swearing in ceremony of SPLM National Advisors, Deputies and Secretaries in Juba South Sudan.  In his remarks during the event, President Kiir calls for concerted efforts to spur development in the country.  “We are moving forward in delivering the Vision and mission of SPLM Party. The liberation has not finished, the liberation that we achieved was political liberation but not development liberation, so we ought
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SSPDF orders the graduated necessary unified forces to report for verification and deployment

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  File: SSPDF Top Trending News Today:   Transitional National Legislative Assembly 'TNLA' recommends immediate removal of acting Juba City Mayor. The people of Greater Pibor Administrative Area endorses President Kiir in upcoming election next year Central Bank of South Sudan 'BoSS' threatens to close all underperforming commercial banks. President Kiir officiates the swearing in of the new Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs South Sudan Army 'SSPDF' issued a directive to all the Necessary Unified Forces who graduated to report to their training centers within seven days for verification and deployment.  South Sudan People's Defense Force Spokesperson 'SSPDF' Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang while speaking to the media said that, the deployment would only commence after a comprehensive verification of the personnel.  “All soldiers of the unified forces in greater Upper Nile, greater Equatoria, and greater Bahr el Ghazal must report to training centers withi
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Transitional National Legislative Assembly 'TNLA' recommends immediate removal of acting Juba City Mayor.

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  File: Acting Juba City Mayor, Emmanuel Khamis.  Top Trending News Today:   The people of Greater Pibor Administrative Area endorses President Kiir in upcoming election next year Central Bank of South Sudan 'BoSS' threatens to close all underperforming commercial banks. President Kiir officiates the swearing in of the new Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Family of the young man shot dead by SSPDF officer last week in bor is demanding justice The acting  Juba City Mayor assaulted a female street vendor, the acting juba mayor's actions forced the parliament to recommend his immediate dismissal.  In a viral video on social media, the Acting Juba City Mayor was seen wielding a pistol in his right hand and physically assaulting a female vendor selling mosquito nets at the  Seventh-Day Adventist roundabout.  The motion to dismiss the acting mayor was raised by Speaker. Jemma Nunu Kumba and Lawmaker Grace Abalang during the ordinary sitting and they recommended that the actin
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The people of Greater Pibor Administrative Area endorses President Kiir in upcoming election next year

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File: President Kiir and GPAA Chief Mr. Lokoli Ame Bullen.  Top Trending News Today: Central Bank of South Sudan 'BoSS' Governor threatens to close all underperforming commercial banks President Kiir officiates the swearing in of the new Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Family of the young man shot dead by SSPDF officer last week in bor is demanding justice President Kiir swear to implement the National Economic Conference resolutions. The people of  Greater Pibor Administration Area on Monday agreed to give their full support to President Salva Kiir Mayardit by endorsing him as the president in upcoming election next year election.  The team that handed the  Certificate of Nomination was led by, Area Chief Administrator Mr.Lokoli Ame Bullen, GPAA Chief Administrator said that, GPAA people will deliver it's votes to President Salva Kiir Mayardit during the coming election.  GPAA area chief said that, he appreciated the president for  consistently supporting the people
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Central Bank of South Sudan 'BoSS' threatens to close all underperforming commercial banks.

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File: Central Bank Governor, Mr. Johnny Ohisa Damian.  Top Trending News Today: President Kiir officiates the swearing in of the new Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Family of the young man shot dead by SSPDF officer last week in bor is demanding justice President Kiir swear to implement the National Economic Conference resolutions. Subject: Urgent Appeal for Prof. Akech to Prioritize Human Lives in Bentiu All the poorly underperforming commercial banks will be shut down by the  Central Bank of South Sudan  'BoSS'.  Central Bank Governor Mr. Johnny Ohisa Damian appeared before the Transitional National Legislative Assembly 'TNLA' on Monday, The central Governor said that, all the  commercial banks  are not well funded.  “The licensing is done by the Central Bank and there are of course regulations to govern the licensing of commercial banks,” Ohisa said.  Mr. Ohisa further said that, most of the local commerical Banks are very weak and undercapitalized .  “However, mo
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President Kiir officiates the swearing in of the new Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

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File: President and the heads of foreign affairs ministry.  Top Trending News Today: Family of the young man shot dead by SSPDF officer last week in bor is demanding justice President Kiir swear to implement the National Economic Conference resolutions. Subject: Urgent Appeal for Prof. Akech to Prioritize Human Lives in Bentiu Civilians will be disarmed once the disarmament of civil population bill 2023 is passed by the parliament said, FVP Dr. Riek Machar said President Kiir, today vow to make changes in the Ministry of  Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation in a bid to fulfill it's mandate.  President Kiir gave his speech  while over-seeing the swearing in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Hon. Ramadan Goc.  Deputy Chief Justice Dr. Gatwech Lul administered the oath.  On his part, Foreign Minister Dr. James Pitia Morgan assured the President of their readiness to effect  reforms in the Ministry so as to c
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Family of the young man shot dead by SSPDF officer last week in bor is demanding justice

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Top Trending News Today: President Kiir swear to implement the National Economic Conference resolutions Subject: Urgent Appeal for Prof. Akech to Prioritize Human Lives in Bentiu Civilians will be disarmed once the disarmament of civil population bill 2023 is passed by the parliament said, FVP Dr. Riek Machar said The government of Uganda proposes nine-point program to revitalize South Sudan economy The young man was shot dead last week by an 'SSPDF'  South Sudan People's Defence Force officer attached to the 'NSS' National Security Service in Bor, Jonglei State last week part one and the family of the deceased is demanding Justice.  Mr. Michael Buol, the representative of the deceased family while addressing the media, he expressed sadness over the killing of his nephew named: Akoon Deng Anyith and demands justice to be delivered immediately.  Mr. Michael Buol narrated that, the deceased was walking on foot with his friends then the accused officer splashed them w
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President Kiir swear to implement the National Economic Conference resolutions.

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File: President Salva Kiir Mayardit  Top Trending News Today: Subject: Urgent Appeal for Prof. Akech to Prioritize Human Lives in Bentiu Civilians will be disarmed once the disarmament of civil population bill 2023 is passed by the parliament said, FVP Dr. Riek Machar said The government of Uganda proposes nine-point program to revitalize South Sudan economy President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, met the UN Chief In Juba ahead of the General Assembly Meeting. President Kiir swear to implement the resolutions and recommendations adopted at the recently concluded  National Economic Conference . President Kiir, speech was the closing speech of the event he said that, agreed resolutions will provide clear road map  for the country in order to turn around the crippled economy.   “The resolutions speak to the theme of this conference and will form the basis of the policy direction we will take as the government to transform the economy. I have followed your discussions keenly and would like to addr
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Subject: Urgent Appeal for Prof. Akech to Prioritize Human Lives in Bentiu

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File: Flooded Bentiu Top Trending News Today: Civilians will be disarmed once the disarmament of civil population bill 2023 is passed by the parliament said, FVP Dr. Riek Machar said The government of Uganda proposes nine-point program to revitalize South Sudan economy President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, met the UN Chief In Juba ahead of the General Assembly Meeting. South Sudan national basketball team applauded by president Kiir To: Prof. John Akech  The Vice Chancellor of University of Juba.  Subject: Urgent Appeal for Prof. Akech to Prioritize Human Lives in Bentiu Dear Prof. John Akech, I hope this message finds you well. I write to you today with a profound sense of concern and a plea for reconsideration. It has come to my attention that you have expressed disagreement with the proposal to dredge the Naam River in order to protect the lives of the people of Bentiu. I find it deeply troubling that you seemingly prioritize the preservation of fish and other resources over the lives of
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Civilians will be disarmed once the disarmament of civil population bill 2023 is passed by the parliament said, FVP Dr. Riek Machar said

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File: FVP Dr. Riek Machar Teny and President Salva Kiir Mayardit.  Top Trending News Today: The government of Uganda proposes nine-point program to revitalize South Sudan economy President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, met the UN Chief In Juba ahead of the General Assembly Meeting. South Sudan national basketball team applauded by president Kiir President Kiir travels to Nairobi for African climate week and summit 2023 FVP Dr. Riek Machar said that, the government will carry out disarmament immediately after the deployment of the unified forces as and also the government is waiting for the parliament to pass the Disarmament of Civil Population Bill 2023 .  South Sudan first vice president made this remarks on Thursday during the National Economic Conference held at Radisson Blu Hotel  in Juba South Sudan.  Dr. Riek Machar also said that, the  disarmament exercise  will kickoff once the  Disarmament of Civil Population Bill 2023 has been approved into law.  “The Disarmament of Civil Population
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The government of Uganda proposes nine-point program to revitalize South Sudan economy

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File:Uganda Ambassador to South Sudan Brigadier General. Ronnie Balya. Top Trending News Today:   President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, met the UN Chief In Juba ahead of the General Assembly Meeting. South Sudan national basketball team applauded by president Kiir President Salva Kiir Mayardiit calls for efforts to address the impacts of climate in Africa President Kiir travels to Nairobi for African climate week and summit 2023 Brigadier General. Ronnie Balya, Uganda's Ambassador to South Sudan today tabled a comprehensive nine-point plan by the Uganda government to assist South Sudan rejuvenate the current crippled economy .  Uganda's Ambassador came with the nine-point plan during the recently concluded  National Economic Conference in Juba yesterday on Friday.  The Ambassador emphasized on the need of urgency in addressing the critical issues facing our nation, he further said that the tabled resolution will steer our nation towards the path of Sustainable Economic Growth .  “Fi
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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, met the UN Chief In Juba ahead of the General Assembly Meeting.

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  File President Kiir and the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General  Top Trending News Today: South Sudan national basketball team applauded by president Kiir President Salva Kiir Mayardiit calls for efforts to address the impacts of climate in Africa President Kiir travels to Nairobi for African climate week and summit 2023 President Salva Kiir Mayardiit swears in new Foreign Affairs Minister, calls for strict reforms Salva Kiir Mayardiit, the president of South Sudan yesterday met with the  Special Representative of The UN Secretary General  Mr. Nicolas Haysom for heads-up on the upcoming meeting of the Security Council and the General Assembly which will be held at New York City USA this month.  The two leaders also looked into the progress and implementation of the 'RPA' Revitalized Peace Agreement . In particular they talked about the first deployment batch of the  Necessary Unified Forces as part of the agreed security arrangements in the country.  the UN Gen
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South Sudan national basketball team applauded by president Kiir

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  File: President Kiir and national basketball team.  Top Trending News Today:   President Salva Kiir Mayardiit calls for efforts to address the impacts of climate in Africa President Kiir travels to Nairobi for African climate week and summit 2023 President Salva Kiir Mayardiit swears in new Foreign Affairs Minister, calls for strict reforms South Sudan and Central African Republic 'CAR' agreed to establish diplomatic relations President Kiir today met with the national basketball team and congratulated them for their remarkable achievement of qualifying for the  Olympics 2024 .  The qualifications for the Olympics came after South Sudan national basketball team showcased an outstanding performance in the  Fiba World Cup 2023 .  The players and the coaching staff were accorded a warmly welcome at the presidential palace.  The President expressed his pride and admiration for the team's dedication, hard work, and exceptional talent, which ultimately led to their qualificatio
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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit calls for efforts to address the impacts of climate in Africa

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  President Salva Kiir Mayardiit addressing African leaders at the climate Summit, Nairobi Kenya.  Top Trending News Today:   President Kiir travels to Nairobi for African climate week and summit 2023 President Salva Kiir Mayardiit swears in new Foreign Affairs Minister, calls for strict reforms South Sudan and Central African Republic 'CAR' agreed to establish diplomatic relations PRESIDENT KIIR MEETS SOUTH AFRICAN DEPUTY PRESIDENT President Salva Kiir Mayardiit reiterated that African leaders to join efforts to address the impacts of  Climate Change on the continent. The South Sudanese president was addressing the inaugural session of the  Africa Climate Summit 2023 in Nairobi Kenya.  The Summit  held under the theme 'Driving Green Growth and climate finance solutions for Africa and the world' is aimed at addressing the escalating exposure to climate change and its associated costs. The event provides a crucial platform for African leaders to deliberate on the press
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President Kiir travels to Nairobi for African climate week and summit 2023

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Top Trending News Today:   President Salva Kiir Mayardiit swears in new Foreign Affairs Minister, calls for strict reforms South Sudan and Central African Republic 'CAR' agreed to establish diplomatic relations PRESIDENT KIIR MEETS SOUTH AFRICAN DEPUTY PRESIDENT President Salva Witnesses the signing of MOU with a Chinese company to construct Nimule dry port President Salva Kiir Mayardiit has left Juba for Nairobi, to participate in the African Climate Week and Summit 2023 .  The event brings together leaders from governments, businesses, international organizations and civil society to explore ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while adapting to the mounting fallout from the climate crisis. The Summit  is hosted by the Government of Kenya, discussion at the ACW 2023 will be organized into four systems-based tracks, each focusing on specific themes: Energy systems and industry. The summit will also look into cities, urban and rural settlements, infrastructure and transport.
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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit swears in new Foreign Affairs Minister, calls for strict reforms

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File: President Salva Kiir swearing in the new foreign affairs minister.  Top Trending News:   South Sudan and Central African Republic 'CAR' agreed to establish diplomatic relations PRESIDENT KIIR MEETS SOUTH AFRICAN DEPUTY PRESIDENT President Salva Witnesses the signing of MOU with a Chinese company to construct Nimule dry port WES Governor Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba summoned by the Transitional National Legislative Assembly 'TNLA' for questioning President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, directed the new  Foreign Affairs  Minister Dr. James Pitia Morgan to solve the financial hurdles facing the foreign missions.  Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony, Kiir urged the newly appointed Minister to bring his diverse expertise and insights to the table, emphasizing the need for a collaborative approach in advancing the nation's foreign policy and welfare of the staff in the foreign missions. Dr. James Pitia Morgan said, he would do his best to build a participatory leadership in t
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South Sudan and Central African Republic 'CAR' agreed to establish diplomatic relations

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File: President Salva Kiir Mayardiit and CAR Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Slyvie Valerie.  Top Trending News Today: PRESIDENT KIIR MEETS SOUTH AFRICAN DEPUTY PRESIDENT President Salva Witnesses the signing of MOU with a Chinese company to construct Nimule dry port WES Governor Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba summoned by the Transitional National Legislative Assembly 'TNLA' for questioning Unity State legislative assembly summoned the state's Minister of Finance and Planning for questioning South Sudan  and Central African Republic have agreed to establish bilateral ties and deepen diplomatic cooperation in areas of Trade and investment.  Speaking to journalists, Cabinet Affairs Minister Dr. Martin Elia Martin said the two countries signed a joint Cooperation agreement on trade and investment to promote development between the two countries. On her part, Central African Republic's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sylvie Valérie BAIPO TEMON said the two leaders have also signed a M
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