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Paul Mayom

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African Countries Mediate Between Upstream, Downstream Nile Nations on Water-Sharing Accord

CAIRO, Egypt — A number of African countries are currently mediating between Egypt and upstream Nile Basin countries to help resolve the conflict over a new water-sharing accord, according to Egyptian Irrigation

Israel Signs 1st Agreement With South Sudan

JERUSALEM (The Jerusalem Post) — In the first official agreement between Israel and South Sudan, Israel Military Industries Ltd.

South Sudan Will Join Nile Basin Initiative

CAIRO, Egypt — Africa’s newest state, South Sudan, will join the Nile Basin Initiative next month, Egyptian government officials said on June 6.

Government to Construct Dam in Wau

JUBA (Government of South Sudan (Press Release)) — The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation will construct a dam in Wau for domestic, agricultural and other purposes, according to Mayor Paul Mayom Akec.

Southern Sudan Government Assures Egypt of Right to Nile Water

CAIRO, Egypt — The head of the Southern Sudan government, Salva Kiir Mayardit, last week assured his Egyptian counterpart of Egypt’s right to its share of Nile water.