{"id":71203,"date":"2026-08-03T20:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T20:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=71203"},"modified":"2026-11-06T17:50:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T17:50:00","slug":"president-kiir-meets-miss-world-south-sudan-ahead-of-world-pageant-in-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=71203","title":{"rendered":"President Kiir Meets Miss World South Sudan ahead of World Pageant in Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\np.has-drop-cap:first-letter {\n    font-size: 3.2em !important;\n    font-weight: 700 !important;\n    float: left !important;\n    line-height: 0.85 !important;\n    margin-right: 10px !important;\n    margin-top: 3px !important;\n    margin-bottom: -2px !important;\n    color: #DC2626 !important;\n    font-family: \"Georgia\", \"Times New Roman\", serif !important;\n    text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p>The Office of the President continues to drive the national agenda under the leadership of H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit. This latest engagement reflects the government&#8217;s ongoing commitment to advancing South Sudan&#8217;s developmental and peace objectives as the nation prepares for its upcoming democratic transition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">JUBA, August 3, 2026 &ndash; President Salva Kiir Mayardit met with Miss World South Sudan, Nyandeng Kerubino Kuanyin Bol, in Juba as she prepares to represent the country at the 75th Anniversary Edition of the Miss World competition, running from 9 August to 5 September in Vietnam.<\/p>\n<p><span>She was accompanied by Mr. World South Sudan, Amac Mathiang Ater Apugi, alongside National Director of Miss World South Sudan Organisation Mary Nyanut Ring Machar and Chairlady of the South Sudan Women&#8217;s Union, Nyalang Dhal Dhal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Nyandeng will compete alongside contestants from around the world in a pageant that goes beyond beauty, centered on purpose, leadership, and social impact, the core values of the Miss World organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>President Kiir congratulated Nyandeng on the opportunity to represent South Sudan on one of the world&#8217;s biggest platforms, thanking her for carrying forward the country&#8217;s youth, culture, and aspirations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>He encouraged her to remain confident and disciplined, noting that she carries the hopes of many South Sudanese. He called on her to showcase the nation&#8217;s rich culture, diversity, resilience, and the strength of its people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>H.E. the President urged her to use the platform to inspire young women across South Sudan, reminding her that true beauty is found in compassion, service, and leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Analysis and additional reporting by Juba Global News Network.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:30px 0; padding:20px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a5f, #0f172a); border-radius:8px; text-align:center;\">\n<p style=\"color:white; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:15px;\"><strong>Stay Connected with Juba Global News Network<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex; gap:12px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@jubaglobal\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:12px 24px; background:#DC2626; color:white; text-decoration:none; border-radius:6px; font-weight:600;\">\u25b6 Subscribe on YouTube<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jubaglobal\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:12px 24px; background:#1E40AF; color:white; text-decoration:none; border-radius:6px; font-weight:600;\">\ud83d\udc4d Follow on Facebook<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color:#aaa; font-size:12px; margin-top:15px;\">#JubaGlobal #SouthSudan #OfficeOfThePresident<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of the President continues to drive the national agenda under the leadership of H.E. 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