Category Africa Briefs

How LAPSSET will Boost Trade in Africa

A picture of the LAPSSET project
The Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia-Transport (LAPSSET) project, also known as the Lamu corridor is one of the most ambitious such undertakings estimated to cost a US$ 24 billion. This is a transport and infrastructure mega-project that, when complete, will be the country's second transport corridor.

South Sudan opposition’s 40% “Yes” vote for women

Single photo of Dr. Riek Machar
South Sudan formed a government of national unity, with which saw Dr. Riek Machar join government as main opposition leader. His party SPLM-IO voted to reserve 40% seats for women. This is in recognition of their role in the struggle for freedom from Sudan, as well as i the peace process. "They were in the front line with men, therefore deserve to be share in leadership too," said Dr. Riek Machar. South Sudan formed a government of national unity in 2019, which saw Dr. Riek Machar join as main opposition leader. His party SPLM-IO in a delegates meeting voted to reserve 40% seats for women. South Sudan formed a government of national unity, with which saw Dr. Riek Machar join government as main opposition leader. His party SPLM-IO voted to reserve 40% seats for women. This is in recognition of their role in the struggle for freedom from Sudan, as well as in the peace process. "They were in the front line with men, therefore deserve to be in leadership too," said Dr. Riek Machar, noting that there are women who are very inspirational in their communities who need to share their experience in leading the young nation forward.

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