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South Sudan election readiness pledged amid AU and IGAD calls for stability
South Sudan is facing intense international pressure to establish a clear roadmap for national elections, currently anticipated for December 2026. During a virtual meeting of the African Union's High-Level Ad Hoc Committee (C5), President Salva Kiir assured regional leaders that legal preparations are complete, voter registration books have been printed, and the transitional unity government and parliament have been dissolved to facilitate the process.
However, regional leaders expressed significant concern regarding the stability of the transition. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, chairing the C5, emphasized that the 2018 peace agreement must remain the primary legal framework and warned against unilateral actions. Similarly, Djibouti President and IGAD Chairperson Ismail Omar Guelleh called for a consensus-based roadmap, noting that recent violence and political uncertainty threaten to undermine previous peace gains.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune also addressed the summit, urging all signatories of the peace agreement to engage in inclusive political dialogue and prioritize national interest to ensure the upcoming elections can successfully transition the country away from conflict.
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Abdelmadjid Tebboune · African Union · Cyril Ramaphosa · Gérald Darmanin · Ismaïl Omar Guelleh · Salva Kiir Mayardit · South Sudan
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [DISPUTED] The transitional unity government and parliament in South Sudan have been dissolved. www.radiotamazuj.org
- [○ 1 SOURCE] South Sudanese representative Adeng urged that political competition must not become armed confrontation. www.globaldiasporanews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Voter registration books have been approved, printed, and are being distributed to states. www.radiotamazuj.org
- [● 2 SOURCES] IGAD Chairperson Ismail Omar Guelleh called for a clear roadmap for South Sudan's political transition. sahel-intelligence.com · eyeradio.org
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The African Union has called for a consensus-based electoral roadmap for South Sudan. sahel-intelligence.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The African Union C5 committee chair urged compliance with the 2018 peace agreement. www.radiotamazuj.org
- [DISPUTED] President Salva Kiir stated that legal steps for the upcoming elections have been completed. www.radiotamazuj.org
- [● 2 SOURCES] Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune called for political dialogue and the cessation of hostilities in South Sudan. cresus.dz · www.jeune-independant.net