South Sudan President Returns From Lengthy UAE Trip: State Media

South Sudan president returns from lengthy UAE trip: state media

South Sudan President Salva Kiir returned to Juba on Wednesday after an extended visit to the United Arab Emirates, state media said, a trip that had fuelled rumours about his health. Members of his entourage, speaking on condition of anonymity, had previously told AFP that Kiir was in the UAE for medical tests, having left on 22 June. Wearing his signature black cowboy hat and delicately leaning on a cane, Kiir was welcomed at the airport by go…

President Kiir Returns to South Sudan Following UAE Visit

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has returned to the capital Juba following a prolonged stay in the United Arab Emirates, state media reported on Wednesday—a trip that had sparked speculation about his health. Kiir, who departed for the UAE on June 22, was reportedly undergoing medical examinations, according to members of his delegation who spoke to AFP on condition of anonymity. His arrival at Juba airport was marked by an official receptio…

Kiir returns to Juba after 10-day abroad amid health rumours - Radio Tamazuj

After a 10-day absence that prompted concerns about his health, South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit has returned to the country. The 73-year-old arrived from the United Arab Emirates with several government officials but did not speak to the public. He was received at Juba International Airport by senior government officials, including Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel. Kiir’s trip to the Gulf nation, where he spent 10 days, had spark…