{"id":71215,"date":"2026-08-06T17:24:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T17:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=71215"},"modified":"2026-11-06T17:52:01","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T17:52:01","slug":"president-kiir-receives-briefing-on-situation-in-lakes-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=71215","title":{"rendered":"President Kiir Receives Briefing on Situation in Lakes State"},"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 6, 2026 &mdash; President of the Republic, His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit has received a comprehensive briefing from the Governor of Lakes State, Madhang Majok Meen, on the current situation in the state.<\/p>\n<p><span>The briefing focused on the prevailing security situation, the status of road connectivity, and ongoing preparations for the December general elections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The Governor noted that the security situation in Lakes State remains calm and stable, both internally and along its external borders, adding that the state government continues to work to maintain peace and improve infrastructure ahead of the elections.<\/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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