๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐.
๐ฑ๐๐๐, 12๐๐ ๐ฑ๐๐๐ 2026โ Yesterday, ๐ฏ.๐ฌ. ๐ซ๐. ๐น๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethiopian Federal Housing Corporation, accompanied by a high-level delegation, paid a historic visit to my office in Juba. The meeting was also attended by ๐ฏ.๐ฌ. ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐, Governor of Central Equatoria State, and his ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐, Mayor of Juba City Municipality.
The discussions focused on the urbanization and modernization of Juba, examining its current development status, future vision, and the challenges and opportunities associated with rapid urban growth. Key areas of engagement included affordable housing initiatives, infrastructure development, sustainable urban planning, community participation, and potential avenues for collaboration between #SouthSudan and #Ethiopia.
Dr. Rashad Kamal and I also reflected on the longstanding historical ties between Ethiopia and #SouthSudan, emphasizing the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation in infrastructure and housing development.
As part of the visit, the #Ethiopian delegation toured ten strategic sites across Juba City identified for potential infrastructure and housing projects in partnership with the Government of Central Equatoria State. The visit underscored a shared commitment to transforming Juba into a modern, sustainable, and inclusive urban center capable of meeting the needs of its growing population.
The engagement marks a significant step toward fostering regional cooperation and advancing urban development initiatives that will contribute to economic growth and improved living standards for the people of South Sudan.
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐.
๐ฑ๐๐๐, 12๐๐ ๐ฑ๐๐๐ 2026โ Yesterday, ๐ฏ.๐ฌ. ๐ซ๐. ๐น๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethiopian Federal Housing Corporation, accompanied by a high-level delegation, paid a historic visit to my office in Juba. The meeting was also attended by ๐ฏ.๐ฌ. ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐, Governor of Central Equatoria State, and his ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐, Mayor of Juba City Municipality.
The discussions focused on the urbanization and modernization of Juba, examining its current development status, future vision, and the challenges and opportunities associated with rapid urban growth. Key areas of engagement included affordable housing initiatives, infrastructure development, sustainable urban planning, community participation, and potential avenues for collaboration between #SouthSudan and #Ethiopia.
Dr. Rashad Kamal and I also reflected on the longstanding historical ties between Ethiopia and #SouthSudan, emphasizing the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation in infrastructure and housing development.
As part of the visit, the #Ethiopian delegation toured ten strategic sites across Juba City identified for potential infrastructure and housing projects in partnership with the Government of Central Equatoria State. The visit underscored a shared commitment to transforming Juba into a modern, sustainable, and inclusive urban center capable of meeting the needs of its growing population.
The engagement marks a significant step toward fostering regional cooperation and advancing urban development initiatives that will contribute to economic growth and improved living standards for the people of South Sudan.
๐จThis is how #SAF recruits militias to function. Disarming militias in Sudan is just a joke. Sudan needs to dismantle #SAF & its government system to dismantle the gang armed groups within territory.
Please listen to this carefully & spread it out โคต๏ธ
https://t.co/bydQfkiPOX
VISITED THE ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ CAUSED BY ๐ ๐๐๐
๐๐ฎ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐, ๐๐๐๐ โ At the site of the Custom market I was left speechless as I witnessed firsthand the aftermath of a devastating fire. The intensity of the blaze was still palpable, and its heat could still be felt at the scene, leaving a lasting impression on all present.
My thoughts and prayers are with all the affected traders, and families.
The destruction is extensive, with countless stalls and shops reduced to ashes.
Thank you @NICKIMINAJ for joining me at the U.S. Mission today. You are a powerful voice for the voiceless.
The violence against Christians in Nigeria is a crisis we cannot ignore. The U.S. is committed to concrete steps to stop the killing and hold perpetrators accountable.
We will not look away.
Juba, 18th November 2025- Today I paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Tut Gatlual Manime aka Tut Kew, the esteem Presidential Advisor on National Security. We had a very cordial and jovial discussion on pertinent national matters.
#PeaceSecurity
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๐๐ฎ๐๐,๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐- I held a constructive meeting with the Director General of the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA), Hon. John Woja Elinana, who provided a detailed update on the ongoing developments at the Juba International Airport (JIA).
During our engagement, the SSCAA Director General outlined the key achievements, current progress, and planned improvements aimed at elevating airport operations and ensuring safer, more efficient aviation services for the country.
I, reiterated the importance of continued collaboration to support #SouthSudanโs growing aviation sector and the broader national infrastructure agenda to meet International Civil Aviation Standards (SARPs, and PANS) in conformity with ICAO .
Summary of the Presidential Decrees
Appointed
H.E. James Wani Igga 2nd Vice President for Economic Cluster and 1st Deputy SPLM Deputy Chairman.
Relieve
1. Michael Makuei Lueth - Minister of Information
2. Joseph Geng Akec - Minister of Justice
โWe deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Ms. Janice Elmore, who fought for Sudan,( Darfur) She was one of the prominent voices exposing the war crimes of militias in 2003 while working at the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum.May your soul rest in peace and find eternal tranquility.โ
๐จ BREAKING NEWS:
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a series of Republican Decrees this evening, relieving Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel from three key positions:
1๏ธโฃ Removed as Vice President of the Republic.
2๏ธโฃ Dismissed as SPLM Deputy Chairman and stripped of party membership.
3๏ธโฃ Relieved from the ranks and files of both the SSPDF and the National Security Service, reverting him to a private civilian status.
โ๏ธ Proceedings at the Special Court trying 8 SPLM/A-IO officials, including suspended FVP Riek Machar were halted today due to a power outage.
The session has been rescheduled to Fri, 14 Nov. Judges were set to question lead investigator Maj. Gen. Basilio Wani. #SouthSudan
Former Vice President Launches Wani Igga Foundation in Juba
Former Vice President for the Economic Cluster and First Deputy Chairperson of the SPLM, Dr. James Wani Igga, officially launched the Wani Igga Foundation (WIF) in Juba this morning.
๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ฎ๐๐- Today the Governor of Upper Nile State, Hon. Jacob Dollar Ruot called-on me at my office where we discussed critical key government agenda including peace and security efforts in the Upper Nile region and other parts of the country.
I, reiterated President Salva Kiir Mayarditโs commitment to strengthening peace and advancing inclusive governance nationwide.
Governor Dollar welcomed the engagement, noting that it reflects the presidencyโs continued focus on Upper Nile Stateโs progress and ongoing challenges.
THE LOSS OF A POLITICAL ICON
I was shocked and saddened to learn about the passing of Uncle Bona Malwal Madut Ring. A towering journalist, writer, and politician. He made unique contribution and shaped politics of Sudan and South Sudan in the 1960s, 1980s, 1990s to present day.