South Sudan reaffirms commitment to African-led peace and security

South Sudan has reaffirmed its commitment to working with the African Union and regional partners to strengthen African-led efforts to prevent and resolve conflicts on the continent, as the country prepares for elections in December 2026.

Senior Presidential Envoy for Special Programs Adut Salva Kiir Mayardit and Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister James Pitia Morgan participated Sunday in the second day of the African Union’s 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly in Luanda.

The high-level summit is focused on strengthening continental mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution and assessing the effectiveness of existing African Union peace and security frameworks.

Speaking at the summit, Adut reaffirmed South Sudan’s readiness to work closely with the African Union and regional partners on peace and security initiatives.

She also called on regional leaders to continue supporting South Sudan as it prepares for the December 2026 elections.

The extraordinary session is being held under the leadership of Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, the African Union champion for peace and reconciliation in Africa.

The summit is chaired by Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye, chairperson of the African Union.

The meeting brings together African heads of state and government and their delegations to undertake a strategic assessment of continental efforts to address conflicts and strengthen peace and security mechanisms across Africa.

South Sudan’s participation underscores its engagement with continental and regional efforts to promote peace, stability and conflict resolution as the country approaches a key political milestone with the scheduled December 2026 elections.