In order to promote peace in a war-ravaged newest African nation, Juba, is set to host the first ever ‘Great South Sudanese Run’ on April 8, 2017, the organizers said. It is organized in collaboration with Great Ethiopian Run and Ayesheshim Teka, an investor and resident of Juba. The Great South Sudanese Run will host a total of 5,000 participants and the length of the run will be 10 KM. Its flagship event the annual Great Ethiopian Run last year saw a record of 40,000 participants. The Great South Sudanese Run will have 5,000 participants this year and is aimed to hold an annual event to promote sport, peace and unity.

Source: News Business Ethiopia March 21, 2017 08:15 UTC