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BBC News, Juba The European Union and Egypt have signed a €7.4bn
South Sudan’s government has ordered an indefinite closure of all schools because of a heat wave that could see temperatures rise to as high as 45C (113F). ($8bn; £6.3bn) agreement
Health and education authorities also urged parents to stop their children from playing outdoors for prolonged periods, saying the heatwave could last for two weeks. aimed at boosting cooperation in trade and security, as well as trying to stem
"There are already cases of death related to excessive heat being reported," authorities said in a statement on Saturday. the flow of migrants into Europe.
They said that the country was experiencing “extended periods of high day and night-time The deal upgrades the EU's relationship with Egypt to a
temperatures that create cumulative physiological stress on the human body”. strategic partnership.
Any school found open from Monday would have its registration withdrawn, the authorities warned. Grants, loans and other funds are due to be delivered
Last over the next three years to support Egypt's faltering economy.
week, at least 15 children were reported to have died of meningitis and other The country’s ongoing financial crisis has prompted an
heat-related illnesses, according to the health ministry. increasing number of Egyptians to try to cross to Europe, mainly via Libya, since
the authorities have largely closed down the route from Egypt's north coast.
Egypt committed to curbing irregular migration to Europe.
"This shall encompass tackling the root-causes through development-focused solutions and improving regular migration routes, Egypt's President Abd el-Fattah al-Sisi said.
The EU has in the past signed similar deals with other African countries that act as popular routes for irregular migration to Europe, including Tunisia, Libya and Mauritania.
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