July 29, 2024 (JUBA)- South Sudan’s push for ceasefire talks among the rival factions involved in Sudan’s conflict has received support from South Africa. South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to work with his South Sudan counterpart, Salva Kiir to ensure peace and stability returns to Sudan. The South Sudanese Foreign Affairs minister, Ramadan Mohamed Abdallah Goch said Kiir continues to advocate for a peaceful settlement of Sudan’s war. The South Sudanese leader also briefed his South African counterpart on the progress made at the Tumaini peace initiative taking place in Nairobi, Kenya. The talks will include the African Union, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United Nations as observers.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 30, 2024 10:26 UTC