Tag: African Union – AU

South Sudan reportedly cleared its AU membership arrears

News, Newsbeat, South Sudan
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit arrives for the 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Heads of State and the Government of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia January 29, 2018. (Photo credit: REUTERS)

June 25, 2020 (SSNN) – South Sudan government has reportedly cleared its over $9 million membership arrears at the African Union (AU) which the world’s youngest country has not paid for the last three years. Earlier this month, the AU sanctioned the country for failing to pay its membership arrears for a duration of three years. The South Sudan ambassador […]

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AU delegation urges Kiir, Machar to resolve states deadlock

AU, News, Newsbeat, South Sudan, World

May 10, 2020 (SSNN) — A high-level delegation of the African Union (AU) has urged South Sudan’s president, Salva Kiir, and first vice president, Dr. Riek Machar, to resolve the deadlock over the allocation of states. This came after the parties failed to agree on the matter following months-long talks to divide states governments which would allow for the appointment […]

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