Somalia: Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources – Press Statement (07.07.2021)

South Sudan: Statement Of IGAD Executive Secretary On The 10th Year Anniversary Of South Sudan Independence (09.07.2021)

The IGAD Executive Secretary, H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu wishes to congratulate H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit, the Government and people of the Republic of South Sudan on the 10th Year Independence Anniversary of South Sudan. On this special day, the Special Envoy calls upon all South Sudanese not only to renew their vows and commitment in building a peaceful, democratic, all-inclusive and united South Sudan, but also to walk the talk together in harmony.

“IGAD applauds the encouraging progress made so far in the implementation of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement, in particular, the continued holding of the Permanent Ceasefire and the formation of the Executive and Legislative arms of the Government both at the National and State levels. This is a clear indication that South Sudanese mean serious business and have come a long way in their peace and nation building endeavors. In this regard, IGAD greatly appreciates the commitment demonstrated by all the Parties and Stakeholders, and the resilience of the people of South Sudan.

There is much more to do and this is the most appropriate moment to deeply reflect, prioritize and redouble all efforts towards completing the outstanding tasks while simultaneously engaging in post-conflict reconstruction and nation building. There is no time to waste and no resources to spare in the drive to achieve sustainable peace, stability, unity and prosperity for the country.

As the youngest Republic in the continent and the world at large, South Sudan needs the support of the international community to stand on its two feet. We all have the moral obligation to walk hand in hand with this young nation. IGAD, as a partner in this process, remains in this journey with South Sudan. We have travelled some distance already and the destination is still ahead. Regardless of the challenges and obstacles that have been encountered in the past, and those that may lie ahead, IGAD reaffirms its unwavering support to the Peace Process in South Sudan and will continue to provide the necessary support within its means and remit.”

Philippines: Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas Ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) – Resolution No. 06 Series of 2021 (09.07.2021)

Eswatini: Swaziland Democratic Nurses Union (SWADNU) – Statement of the Swaziland Democratic Nurses Union on the Ongoing Political Unrest and Harassment endured due to Curfew (08.07.2021)

Malaysia: Muda Wilayah – The Banks & Malaysians in Distress (09.07.2021)

Haïti: Le Senat – Communique de Presse (08.07.2021)

Ghana: National Democratic Congress – Youth Wing (NDC – Youth Wing) – NDC Youth Wing to Challenge Approval of Salaries for Mrs. Rebecca Akufo Addo and Mrs. Samira Bawumia at the Supreme Court & Embark on the ‘No Salary Uprising’ (07.07.2021)

Opinion: The General believes the army can solve everything

It is now a new directive of the 1st July 2021 that the Army Brigade will start to construct buildings for the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health. Who cares about the random engineers or the National Planning Authority (NPA). No, the President, His Excellency and the General of all ages have directed the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) to be involved in building buildings too.

This is not new… the UPDF have looked over fishers in Lake Victoria. The army have been involved in delivering out mosquito-nets and they are participating in the Operation Wealth Creation (OWC). There is nowhere where the army is not implicated or not an active role. Just like they have 5 MPs in the 11th Parliament too.

The army just needs to be involved in civilian matters. Soon these folks will have marriage counselling and such. Since the Court Martial, the Military Courts are already a useful pawn to address and silence political operatives of the opposition. Therefore, the UPDF and the army can be used for everything.

For the heavens sake, the same army was in-charge of beauty pageants as well. Where they we’re deciding and nominating who became “Miss Uganda”. There is nothing this army will not.

The General can order these soldiers and his army to do whatever it takes. They can not only, but use their boots. These armed personnel are used to fix anything, because these are the only one he trusts. Even if he has hundreds of government entities to trust and work with. He will always turn to the UPDF. Where he has the loyal subjects willing to do whatever work they are ordered to do. Even if it means looking at skirts, shirts or now load trucks full of bricks.

The President really shows his intent and that he only have one safe haven. These fellows can be directed and ordered around without any issues. They will just show-up and follow up orders. It wouldn’t be shocking, if the UPDF will dab into the future vaccination programme or soon start to build roads in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) together with Dott Services. Nothing would shock me anymore, but just be a proof of how useful the UPDF is at this point.

The General needs his army and this is visible everywhere. Soon, if you go to the dentist. A soldier is there. If you go to the doctor. A soldier is there and if God forbid. You go to Church(!). A soldier will be there too. Peace.

South Sudan United Front/Army (SSUF/A): Statement on the 10th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of South Sudan (9th July) – (08.07.2021)

RDC: Le Congo N’Est Pas a Vendre (CNPAV) – Sicomines : UN Audit Urgent est Necessaire ! (08.07.2021)