President Kiir Greets a Delegation member-Photo Credit-Press Unit-Office of the President

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(JUBA)– President Salva Kiir Mayardit has met a high-level delegation from the East African Community (EAC), led by Secretary-General Ambassador Stephen Patrick Mbundi, as South Sudan begins national consultations on the proposed EAC Political Confederation. During the meeting on Thursday, Ambassador Mbundi briefed President Kiir on key regional priorities, includingContinue Reading

Trade Ministers in Adis Ababa-Photo Credit-Press Unit, Ministry of trade and Industry-South Sudan

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(ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA) – South Sudan has joined other countries in the Horn of Africa in endorsing a regional Trade Facilitation Roadmap aimed at strengthening economic integration, improving trade corridors and accelerating regional development. The endorsement came during a high-level meeting in Addis Ababa held under the theme, “One Region,Continue Reading

Juba Nairobi Deal Targets Road to Mombasa Port

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(JUBA/NAIROBI) – South Sudan and Kenya have agreed to mobilise resources for the construction of the Juba to Torit to Nadapal Highway, a road expected to connect the country to the port of Mombasa. National Minister of Roads and Bridges Peter Lam Both announced the arrangement shortly after landing atContinue Reading

President Kiir (L) and South African president Ramaphosa (R) in a joint meeting

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(PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and supporting South Sudan’s transition towards democratic governance ahead of the country’s planned general elections. The two leaders held what officials described as fruitful and productive discussions inContinue Reading

Kajo-Keji and Moyo Leaders Draft Peace Committee Framework

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In: Kajo Keji County, Security, Uganda

(MOYO DISTRICT, UGANDA) – A joint technical committee has met to develop terms of reference for cross border peace committees aimed at preventing conflict and strengthening cooperation among communities living along shared borders. The meeting was held on 13th August with support from the Faith Development and Relief Agency, knownContinue Reading

Refugee leaders on ICT training in Rhino Camp. Photo Credit: CC4D

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(RHINO CAMP, UGANDA) – Fifteen refugee community leaders in Eden Zone of Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement have begun a two-month Digital Literacy Training Programme aimed at strengthening leadership, communication, and community development. The initiative, launched by Community Change for Development, commonly known as CC4D, seeks to equip refugee leaders withContinue Reading

Daniel Ohide and other EAU officials in a group photo

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(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Emmanuel Christian University (ECU) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing higher education through regional collaboration after participating in the 17th Inter-University Council for East Africa, or IUCEA, meeting in Nairobi Kenya. The university Vice Chancellor Daniel Ohide said the gathering provided a valuable platform to network andContinue Reading

Governor Adil (R) and Ambassador Ronnie (L). Photo Credit: Press Unit, Office of the Governor-CES

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(ARUA CITY, UGANDA) – Uganda and South Sudan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening border security, expanding trade and promoting peaceful coexistence along their shared border following a high-level joint meeting held in Arua District, Uganda. The Sixth Uganda-South Sudan Joint Border Meeting on Economic and Security Cooperation, West NileContinue Reading