As South Sudan prepares to mark 15 years of independence on July 9, young people are taking centre stage in a renewed call for peace.

A new youth-led campaign, launched under the United Nations' global advocacy initiative "Hear Us, Act Now for a Peaceful World," is amplifying the voices of young South Sudanese who are demanding an end to conflict and greater opportunities for their future. The campaign has been launched in Wau, Aweil and Juba, bringing together government leaders, artists, civil society and communities.

 Our reporter Lebogang Mabange has more.

As South Sudan prepares to mark 15 years of independence on July 9, young people are taking centre stage in a renewed call for peace.
A new youth-led campaign, launched under the United Nations' global advocacy initiative "Hear Us, Act Now for a Peaceful World," is amplifying the voices of young South Sudanese who are demanding an end to conflict and greater opportunities for their future. The campaign has been launched in Wau, Aweil and Juba, bringing together government leaders, artists, civil society and communities.
&nbsp;Our reporter Lebogang Mabange has more.

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 South Sudan youth enforce call for peace leading up to 15 years independence commemoration 

Malawian President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika is expected to travel to South Africa on a private visit this afternoon.

In a statement signed by Chief Secretary to the Government, Dr Justin Adack K. Saidi, the President is scheduled to depart from Kamuzu International Airport at 2:00 pm. According to local reports, this will be the third time President Mutharika has travelled to South Africa on a private visit since assuming office. 

For more on this, Lulu Gaboo spoke with our correspondent in Malawi, George Mhango.

Malawian President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika is expected to travel to South Africa on a private visit this afternoon.
In a statement signed by Chief Secretary to the Government, Dr Justin Adack K. Saidi, the President is scheduled to depart from Kamuzu International Airport at 2:00 pm. According to local reports, this will be the third time President Mutharika has travelled to South Africa on a private visit since assuming office.&nbsp;
For more on this, Lulu Gaboo spoke with our correspondent in Malawi, George Mhango.

Mutharika visits SA for the third time, fuelling ill-health rumours 

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa's address on illegal immigration on Sunday, civic groups demanding mass deportations, such as the March and March movement, maintain their hardline stance that, come the 30th of June, all illegal migrants should leave South Africa (SA).

Adding their voice to the conversation around illegal immigration is the United Civic Movement (UCM), which is set to brief the media on its stance on the illegal immigration crisis and the impact it's having on local communities. 

Lulu Gaboo spoke with Channel Africa reporter Michael Mbewe to give us a sense of what to expect from today's proceedings.

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa's address on illegal immigration on Sunday, civic groups demanding mass deportations, such as the March and March movement, maintain their hardline stance that, come the 30th of June, all illegal migrants should leave South Africa (SA).
Adding their voice to the conversation around illegal immigration is the United Civic Movement (UCM), which is set to brief the media on its stance on the illegal immigration crisis and the impact it's having on local communities.&nbsp;
Lulu Gaboo spoke with Channel Africa reporter Michael Mbewe to give us a sense of what to expect from today's proceedings.

UCM set to make public stance on SA's illegal immigration crisis

A new UNAIDS report has highlighted the growing impact of funding disruptions on the global HIV response. While countries moved quickly to prevent treatment interruptions, the report warns that the future of treatment coverage remains fragile, with HIV prevention, testing services and community-led organisations facing significant challenges.

The report comes ahead of the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS later this month, where member states are expected to adopt a new declaration to guide the global response over the next five years.

To discuss the report's findings and what they mean for the fight against HIV and AIDS, Lulu Gaboo spoke with Anne Githuku-Shongwe, UNAIDS Regional Director for East and Southern Africa.

A new UNAIDS report has highlighted the growing impact of funding disruptions on the global HIV response. While countries moved quickly to prevent treatment interruptions, the report warns that the future of treatment coverage remains fragile, with HIV prevention, testing services and community-led organisations facing significant challenges.
The report comes ahead of the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS later this month, where member states are expected to adopt a new declaration to guide the global response over the next five years.
To discuss the report's findings and what they mean for the fight against HIV and AIDS, Lulu Gaboo spoke with Anne Githuku-Shongwe, UNAIDS Regional Director for East and Southern Africa.

South Sudan youth enforce call for peace leading up to 15 years independence commemoration

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