AU C5 meets today to discuss South Sudan’s peace process and elections

Ramaphosa urges South Sudan leaders to uphold peace deal ahead of December elections

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Sudan’s leaders to uphold the 2018 peace agreement as the country moves towards general elections scheduled for December. Speaking on Tuesday at a virtual meeting of the African Union’s High-Level Ad Hoc Committee on South Sudan, Ramaphosa said the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan should remain the basis for measuring progress in the country’s transition. “The Re…

South Africa Hosts AU‑IGAD Virtual Session on South Sudan’s December Election

A virtual meeting led by South Africa brought together the AU’s C5 committee and IGAD members to examine gaps in South Sudan’s election preparations amid sweeping political changes.

Ramaphosa: South Sudan elections alone cannot guarantee democracy - Radio Tamazuj

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that elections alone will not guarantee peace and democracy in South Sudan, saying a credible vote must be backed by an inclusive political process, security and functioning institutions. Ramaphosa made the remarks on Tuesday as he opened a virtual meeting of the African Union’s High-Level Ad Hoc Committee on South Sudan, known as the C5, with members of the Intergovernmental Authority on Devel…

AU C5 meets today to discuss South Sudan’s peace process and elections

The African Union High-Level Ad Hoc Committee on South Sudan (C5) is meeting today, 29 September 2026, to review developments in South Sudan ahead of the 22 December elections. According to the Presidency of the Republic of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa, who chairs the C5, will convene the virtual meeting with C5 members and […]