The African Union affirms its support for a peaceful political transition in South Sudan.
During the December 2026 elections
Written by Ziad Abdel Fattah:
The President of South Sudan, Lieutenant General Salva Kiir MayarditOn Monday, the African Union High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, concluded a five-day consultative visit to South Sudan.
Preparations for the December 2026 elections
During the meeting, Kikwete gave the President a comprehensive briefing on the results of his consultations with various parties involved in the transitional phase, including political parties, opposition groups, the National Elections Commission, the National Constitutional Review Commission, the Political Parties Affairs Council, as well as representatives of the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), members of the diplomatic corps, and partners in the political process.
The African envoy commended the progress made by the Government of South Sudan in implementing the revitalized peace agreement and the ongoing preparations for the general elections scheduled for December 2026, stressing the importance of continuing dialogue and consensus among the various political forces to ensure a peaceful and stable political transition.
For his part, President Salva Kiir renewed the government’s commitment to implementing the revitalized peace agreement and completing the transitional requirements, thereby strengthening national stability and paving the way for free and credible elections.
Kikwete’s visit comes as part of the African Union’s efforts to support the peace process and political transition in South Sudan, and to keep pace with preparations for the upcoming general elections.
