South Sudan: President Kiir Calls For Peace As He Returns To Juba

Juba, 25th November 2023-President Kiir has called for peace at home as he begins his tenure as the Chair of the East African Community.

The President was addressing a mammoth crowd at Juba International Airport upon return from Arusha this afternoon.

President Kiir took over the EAC mantle from Burundian President Evariste Ndayshimiye whose tenure has come to an end.

In his Keynote address, President Kiir called for peace at home as he begins his tenure as the Chair of the East African Community.

First Vice President, Dr Riek Machar said President Kiir taking over the EAC chairmanship is a sense of pride for the people of South Sudan. It’s a big recognition that we head the EAC and this is for the first time. We are all happy that we are part of EAC and our President is the chair of this community.

On his part, Vice President for Economic cluster, Dr. James Wani said President Kiir taking the EAC mantle raises the status of our country in the region and beyond.

Meanwhile, Vice President for Service Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol said the people of South Sudan will fully support peace and stability in DR Congo and Sudan in order to achieve complete stability in the entire region.

President Kiir taking over the chairmanship of East African community portends a great opportunity for regional integration for prosperity, peace and strategic security.