Pretoria - Congratulatory remarks continued to pour in following the official declaration of South Sudan as an independent State on Saturday. President Jacob Zuma joined other African leaders in wishing the new country, which was formed in accordance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), well. "Today is a significant and most historic moment for … [Read more...] about Support for Africa’s new State of South Sudan
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US backs South Sudan
Pretoria - The United States has pledged full backing for South Sudan ahead of Saturday's independence celebrations, but has warned that the situation in that country is still fragile. US Ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice - who will lead a high-level a delegation to the July 9 festivities in the southern capital, Juba - told media at a briefing on Thursday that … [Read more...] about US backs South Sudan
South Africa to lend South Sudan a helping hand
Pretoria - South Africa availed itself in helping to build the newest African nation, South Sudan. Briefing the media on Wednesday, International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said it was South Africa's desire to see peace, security and stability prevail beyond the declaration of independence of the South. "South Africa views the restoration of peace, security … [Read more...] about South Africa to lend South Sudan a helping hand
