President Kiir meets with a number of African leaders JOHANNESBURG, 26 May 2012 - President of the Republic H.E Salva Kiir Mayardit in the margins of Global African Diaspora Summit in separate meetings with a number of the African leaders, discussed the situations in the country. Among the leaders the President met include the President of the Republic of South African and the host of the Summit H.E. Jacub Zuma, the President of Benin who is also the chairperson of the African Union (AU) H.E Boni Yayi, and the African Union Commissioner (AUC) Mr. Jean Ping.
H.E Kiir briefed those leaders in detail on the challenges facing the young nation as a result of the aggressive and the hostile activities being carried out by Khartoum government against the innocent people of South Sudan. H.E Kiir reiterated to the African Union leaders that amicable dialogue on the outstanding issues with Khartoum is the only option for peace, and that South Sudan is committed to the UN and AU/PS resolutions. African leaders commended South Sudan’s option of peaceful solution to the issues with Khartoum and expressed readiness to providing support to the position of the young nation. The Republic of South Sudan Charge de Affairs in South African, Amb. John Gai Yoh described the participation of the President in the first Global African Diaspora Summit important because South Sudan has a good number of its people in the Diaspora. He further said the presence of the President in the summit has shown commitment of the country to the African agenda and to the enhancement of the relationships between African and the Diaspora. Amb. Gai explained that the forum was a chance to explain the issues that are not understood to some of the African leaders. Reported by Thomas Kenneth from Johannesburg, South Africa President Kiir arrives in Johannesburg for Global African Diaspora Summit JOHANNESBURG, 24 May 2012 - The President of the Republic H.E. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday May 23rd, 2012 afternoon arrived in Johannesburg the capital of South Africa to participate as one of the African Union member state, in the first Global African Diaspora Summit which will take place on Friday May, 25th, 2012, at Sandton Sun Convention Center in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Summit which is organized by the African Union Commission in collaboration with the Republic of South Africa under the theme “Africa and Her Diaspora, A shared past, Present and Future”, will bring together leaders from over sixty (60) countries from AU member states, South American countries, AU organs and various organizations working for the Diaspora. The summit is organized, after recognizing the fact that African Diaspora found in North and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and various parts of the world are an integral part of Africa and considered as the sixth region of the continent. AU defined African Diaspora as “People of African Origin living outside the continent willing to develop Africa and build the union”. The First Global African Diaspora Summit will focus on the formulation of the African Diaspora roadmap and will provide a platform for the Diaspora to address cross-sectoral issues and actively engaged in areas of renewable energy, technological transformation, food security, tourism, combating HIV.AIDS, Education, gender equality. The summit aims to lead to the Global advancement and improvement of lives in Africa. Reported by Thomas Kenneth Elisapana from Johannesburg- South Africa Greater Akobo conference resolves to support President Kiir and disarmament process JONGLEI, 25 May 2012 (NASS) – The Greater Akobo peace and reconciliation conference that publicly brought to an end the electoral difference between their politicians has resolved to support President Salva Kiir Mayardit and adhere to the disarmament process. The conference that lasted yesterday in Bor, Jonglei state has also condemned the rampant bombardments of South Sudan by SAF and recommended the great support to the gallant SPLA soldiers. Reading the resolutions before the governor of Jonglei state, the secretary general of the Greater Akobo community, Hon. Gabriel Gai Riam said the conference as well urged the unity of the church leaders and promotion of gender main streaming. Meanwhile the head of the Greater Akobo community, Hon. Gabriel Your advise the communities to stand firm and take the resolution very serious to avoid failure. Whereas, the governor of Jonglei state, Lt. Gen. Kuol Manyang Juuk lauded the conference for bringing peace between the political leaders stating that this will easier progress in the state. Lt. Gen. Manyang said that peace in the state will enable the government to focus on development which will in turn improve the economy. Reported by Martin Jada Gabriel, News Agency of South Sudan (NASS) Agro-Chemicals training workshop concluded in Juba JUBA, 25 May 2012 - A four-day Technical Training Workshop on safe use and benefits of Agro-Chemicals organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry was yesterday held at White Nile Hotel in Juba. In his closing remarks, Hon. Bedda Machar Deng, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Forestry called on the participants to extend the important knowledge they have acquired in the workshop to the rural farmers. Beda Machar stressing a point in his closing remarks. Hon. Machar stressed the importance for correct use of Agro-Chemicals by farmers in times of application. He noted that chemicals can be dangerous if not used carefully. Hon. Machar said the Ministry of Agricultures and Forestry has made it a key objective this year to increase agricultural productivity. He said every small-scale farmer must have more than a ‘fidan’. Meanwhile Mr: Alexandre Ali Natana, Director for Plant Protection in the Ministry said the training was the first in South Sudan as a new country and was intended to enhancing agricultural services and seeds protection. Some of the participants of the workshop pose for a group photo. In a related development Mr. Bior Kor Akuir, the representative of farmers Union of Upper Nile state said that lack of agro-chemicals in the national projects schemes like the Renk Sorghum Scheme, Aweil Rice Scheme to mention but a few led to destruction of agricultural production by pests and diseases in South Sudan in the past years. The workshop that ended with an award of certificates was attended by forty four participants drawn from the ten states of South Sudan. Reported by Gabriel Lawrence -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. 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