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South Sudan's Salva Kiir takes the rein at EAC

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Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye handing over the chairmanship mantle to South Sudan Salva KIir.[EAC}

South Sudan President Salva Kiir is now the new East Africa Community (EAC) chairperson.

Kiir will be taking over from Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye who served as the chair for one year.

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