Kiir, Ramaphosa to discuss December elections, peace agreement

President Salva Kiir is expected to meet his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, to seek continued regional support for South Sudan’s peace process and preparations for the December 2026 General Elections.

Kiir travelled to South Africa yesterday for talks expected to focus on progress in the electoral process, including discussions on the electoral map.

According to a statement read by Presidential Press Secretary Arek Ajou Deng, the two leaders will also discuss progress in implementing the Revitalized Peace Agreement and its recent amendments.

Kiir is expected to brief Ramaphosa on developments in South Sudan and exchange views on the political and electoral process, as well as the need to maintain peace, stability and national unity ahead of the polls.

“He will be there to discuss progress on the electoral map. He will be there to discuss the progress also made on the revitalized peace agreement and the amendments that were made to it,” Arek said.

“The President will also brief his counterpart on the progress being made in the country and exchange views on a political and electoral process, as well as the importance of maintaining peace, stability, and national unity in South Sudan as we move towards the polls.

“Another important part of the meetings is to follow up on the agreements and understandings that were reached during the President’s previous visit to South Africa,” she said.

The meeting will also review agreements and understandings reached during Kiir’s previous visit to South Africa, including progress made and areas that require further attention.

Ajou said the discussions are intended to support continued planning as South Sudan moves towards the completion of its transitional period through democratic elections.

“The President will assess the progress made on those commitments. The president will discuss areas that require further attention and look at what needs to be done moving forward,” she added.