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Juba gears up to celebrate South Sudan’s Independence

Marvis Birungi
Preparations for South Sudan’s official independence day on 9 July are in full swing.
25.04.2024  |  Juba
Students practicing the national anthem of South Sudan.
Students practicing the national anthem of South Sudan.

 

 

With the historic event just one week away, students and teachers are rehearsing the national anthem of Africa’s newest nation.


Students practicing the national anthem of South Sudan.
A new airport to receive international guests is nearing completion. Thirty heads of state and 80 foreign delegations have been invited to the festivities.

The official celebration will take place at the John Garang Mausoleum, where the Republic of South Sudan’s flag will be raised.

Marvis Birungi has this video report from Juba: