IGAD, AU launch anti-hate speech initiative in Juba
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union (AU) have launched a three-day initiative in Juba to strengthen efforts to combat hate speech and disinformation in South Sudan. The workshop, running from October 13 to 15, 2026, brings together government institutions and development partners to strengthen the National Multi-Agency Coordination Platform to Counter […]
AU urges restraint amid rising Ethiopia, Eritrea-Egypt tension
The African Union Commission has called on Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to exercise maximum restraint as tensions between the three countries continue to rise, warning against actions or statements that could further escalate the situation and undermine regional stability. The AU’s statement comes amid renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia, where Ethiopian federal forces are battling […]
UPA tells AU interparty dialogue cannot deliver peace
The United People’s Alliance (UPA), a coalition of South Sudanese opposition movements led by Gen. Pagan Amum, has urged the African Union (AU) not to treat the proposed Interparty Dialogue as a substitute for a genuinely inclusive national political process. In an open letter dated 15 July and addressed to the African Union High-Level Representative […]
Civil society calls for consensus before South Sudan’s 2026 elections
South Sudanese civil society leaders have called for urgent national consensus ahead of the country’s scheduled elections on 22 December 2026. The appeal was made by the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, following the recent visit of African Union High-Level Representative for the Horn of Africa and the […]
AU envoy Kikwete briefs Kiir on consultations with South Sudan stakeholders
African Union High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, has briefed President Salva Kiir Mayardit on the outcome of a series of consultations held with key political and institutional stakeholders in South Sudan. According to a statement issued by the Office of the President, the […]
South Sudan activist says AU unity is vital for country’s peace
South Sudanese civil society activist Edmund Yakani has welcomed the growing unity among African diplomats and regional bodies on the South Sudan peace process, saying a common African position is essential for achieving lasting peace and stability in the country. Yakani made the remarks following recent calls by African diplomats in Juba urging South Sudan’s […]
AU calls for release of political detainees, inclusive dialogue in South Sudan
African diplomats have called on South Sudan’s transitional government to release political detainees and ensure an inclusive national dialogue ahead of elections scheduled for December, as the African Union (AU) steps up efforts to support the country’s fragile peace process. The appeal was made during a press conference held in Juba on Sunday ahead of […]
Troika backs AU mediation, calls for immediate dialogue
The Troika countries, alongside key international partners, have thrown their support behind African Union-led mediation efforts while calling for an immediate ceasefire and inclusive political dialogue to end the escalating violence in northern Jonglei State. In a joint statement issued on April 17, the diplomatic missions of Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Norway, the Netherlands, the […]
AU envoy Kikwete arrives in Juba for peace push
A high-level delegation from the African Union, led by former Tanzanian president Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, arrived in Juba on Wednesday for a three-day mission aimed at reinvigorating South Sudan’s faltering peace process. The visit comes at a critical moment, with the implementation of the 2018 revitalised peace agreement facing persistent delays. Key provisions including security […]
Top UN envoy Nicholas Haysom dies, global tributes pour in
The United Nations Mission chief in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, has died, with leaders paying tribute globally. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, led condolences, describing Mr Haysom as a “distinguished diplomat” whose lifelong commitment to peace and justice left a lasting mark across multiple conflict zones. Mr Haysom had served as Special […]
