Latest in Tag: Juba Highlight
Latest in Tag: Juba

NBE inaugurates NBE-Juba PLC branch in South Sudan
The bank was granted the required licenses from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the Bank of South Sudan (BSS) to take the necessary actions to maintain its presence and conduct business in South Sudan.

National Bank of Egypt to open its first branch in South Sudan on Tuesday
National Bank of Egypt’s presence in Juba achieves more cooperation, development in Africa: Vice Chairperson

Egypt’s Ambassador to Juba meets South Sudanese Foreign Minister
South Sudanese Minister expresses his appreciation to President Al-Sisi for support, assistance to South Sudan

Sudan’s Al-Burhan, Hamdok in Juba for peace talks with rebels
Sudanese government signed declaration of principles last March with SPLM-North, to form basis for resolving conflict

Egypt, South Sudan discuss agricultural cooperation in Juba
Egypt to provide scholarships to students from South Sudan in agricultural field

Egyptian industrial expo proposed in South Sudan’s capital Juba
Chairperson of Chemical Industries Export Council Khaled Abul Makarem said that Juba expo will be accompanied by promotional activities for Egyptian products

South Sudan invites Egypt to participate in peace talks in Juba
Leader of Sovereignty Council of Sudan headed to Juba on Sunday

First Egyptian hepatitis unit to be formed in Juba: Ministry of Health
It’s part of President Al-Sisi’s initiative to treat 1 million Africans with hepatitis C

Shoukry discusses bilateral relations, regional affairs with Kiir in South Sudan
Shoukry signed memorandum of understanding for political consultation between Cairo, Juba

Egypt abstains from voting on UNSC decision to deploy soldiers in South Sudan
The Egyptian delegation said that any intervention should be coordinated with the South Sudanese government

Egyptian embassy ensures safety of Egyptians in Juba following clashes
Embassy receives around 45 Egyptians who are currently staying there until ceasefire

Internally displaced in South Sudan growing
A cease-fire called by South Sudan’s leadership seemed to be holding on Tuesday. Civilians in Juba ventured out of make-shift shelters for the first time in days. Many took advantage of the truce to leave the capital.

South Sudan fighting could ‘escalate into full-scale war’
Fighting erupted in South Sudan’s capital Juba on Monday between troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and ex-rebel leader Riek Macher. Former UN diplomat Peter Schumann said this may escalate into a full-scale war.

Media blackout in South Sudan after journalist killing
Media houses in Juba, South Sudan have decided to stage a media blackout for 24 hours in protest of the killing of journalist Peter Julius Moi

Oil prices rise amid South Sudan violence
Brent North Sea crude for February gained 26 cents to $111.82 a barrel in London deals.

Cairo sends special envoy to Juba
Egyptians located in areas of conflict in Southern Sudan will return to Cairo Wednesday

South Sudan fighting escalates, US plane shot at
At least 500 people have been killed in Juba alone in six days of fighting, while tens of thousands have been displaced

Egypt signs five agreements with South Sudan
South Sudan can play an important role to help reinvigorate Nile basin negotiations: Qandil

Sudan and S.Sudan strike oil deal
Sudan and South Sudan have hammered out a deal on how to share their oil wealth