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Western Equatoria governor urges new officials to prioritize peace, unity

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July 10, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities

The Governor of Western Equatoria, Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, has directed newly appointed state officials to prioritize peace, unity, public trust, and effective service delivery as they take up their new roles. Speaking during their swearing-in ceremony in Yambio today, Governor Badagbu said the appointments are a responsibility to serve the people of Western Equatoria rather [] The post Western Equatoria governor urges new officials to prioritize peace, unity appeared first on Eye Radio.

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Vanguard News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Inuwa charges new LG chairmen to deepen grassroots governance

By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has charged the newly inaugurated chairmen of the state’s 11 Local Government Areas and 13 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to provide transparent, people-centred leadership that will consolidate the gains of his administration and accelerate grassroots development. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony in Gombe [] The post Inuwa charges new LG chairmen to deepen grassroots governance appeared first on Vanguard News.

Watchdog Uganda

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· Jun 30, 2026

PS Kumumanya Calls for Stronger Decentralisation as Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality Charts New Course for Effective Leadership

MAKINDYE SSABAGABO MUNICIPALITY, UGANDA — The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Mr. Ben Kumumanya, has underscored the importance of effective local governance, saying meaningful development begins where leadership meets accountability. As Uganda continues implementing its decentralisation policy, local governments remain at the forefront of delivering essential public services, including education, healthcare, road [] The post PS Kumumanya Calls for Stronger Decentralisation as Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality Charts New Course for Effective Leadership appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Ghanaian Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

African leaders urged to strengthen governance systems

African leaders have been urged to build strong governance ecosystems capable of driving sustainable development across the continent. Professor Thomas Kwasi Teiku of the Department of Politics and International Relations at King’s Western University, Canada, made the call, stressing that such systems should promote institutional interdependence and reorient governance structures to prioritise equity, inclusion and The post African leaders urged to strengthen governance systems appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Guinee news

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· Jun 24, 2026

Guinée : face aux ambassadeurs, Morissanda défend les acquis de la refondation et réaffirme la souveraineté du pays

Dans le cadre du dialogue permanent entre la République de Guinée et ses partenaires internationaux, le ministre des Affaires étrangères, de l’Intégration africaine et des Guinéens établis à l’étranger, Dr Morissanda Kouyaté, a rencontré ce mercredi l’ensemble des chefs de missions diplomatiques et consulaires accrédités dans le pays. Cette rencontre, organisée au siège du département, []

UrduPoint

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· Jun 27, 2026

World Governments Summit to organise WGS Latin America and the Caribbean Dialogue in November

World Governments Summit to organise WGS Latin America and the Caribbean Dialogue in November

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· Jun 29, 2026

Gombe gov swears in New LG chairpersons, charges them on grassroots development

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has sworn in the newly elected local government chairpersons, urging them to prioritise grassroots development, strengthen security and provide responsive leadership to their communities. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony on Monday, the governor described local governments as the tier of government closest to the people, stressing their vital role in [] Gombe gov swears in New LG chairpersons, charges them on grassroots development

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Related coverage for "Western Equatoria governor urges new officials to prioritize peace, unity": Vanguard News — Inuwa charges new LG chairmen to deepen grassroots governance. Watchdog Uganda — PS Kumumanya Calls for Stronger Decentralisation as Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality Charts New Course for Effective Leadership. Ghanaian Times — African leaders urged to strengthen governance systems. Guinee news — Guinée : face aux ambassadeurs, Morissanda défend les acquis de la refondation et réaffirme la souveraineté du pays. UrduPoint — World Governments Summit to organise WGS Latin America and the Caribbean Dialogue in November. Daily Post Nigeria — Gombe gov swears in New LG chairpersons, charges them on grassroots development