South Sudan's energy minister, Agok Makur Kur, represents the country in discussions regarding potential energy investments from Bangladesh, leveraging South Sudan's membership in the East African Community.

The entities involved

• South Sudan →

  country in East Africa

  • Riek Machar is involved in peace talks and elections, with Juba as the capital, and calls for political reforms in South Sudan.Mon 16:13
  • Archbishop Elias Taban Parangi mediated a political dialogue in Juba, South Sudan.Mon 16:13
• East African Community →

  intergovernmental bloc

  • Burundi contributes troops to a regional force deployed to intervene in the Democratic Republic of the Congo under UN mandate.Mon 04:41
  • Inflation in East Africa declined to 7.8% in June 2026.Sun 08:37
• Bangladesh →

  country in South Asia

  • US diplomatic pressure and WFP humanitarian aid are deployed in Bangladesh regarding the Rohingya crisis.Mon 10:47
  • The Russia-Ukraine war is cited as a cause for commodity price disruptions, with Bangladesh being involved in the context.Mon 09:50

Related events

• Leaders from Akobo County met in Juba to present concerns to President Kiir regarding the ongoing crisis in their region.Aug 18
• South Sudan and Kenya are contrasting their policies, with Anthony Lino Makana promoting skilled foreign workers in South Sudan.Sep 12
• Facts regarding South Sudan, including Juba as the capital, the status of Kuajok, and the role of the President, Salva Kiir Mayardit.Aug 4