Former President Dr Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete continued his peace mission in South Sudan as the African Union Chairperson’s High-Level Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, leading mediation efforts aimed at resolving the country’s prolonged conflict and supporting the restoration of lasting peace. 

During his working visit, Dr Kikwete has held high-level consultations with President Salva Kiir Mayardit and a range of key stakeholders involved in the peace process. 

Pictured is Dr Kikwete with South Sudan’s Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Dr James Pitia Morgan (first right), Minister in the Office of the President Africano Mande Gedima (left), and the African Union Representative in South Sudan, Abdiweli Ali Mohamed Gaas.

Also present are members of the technical teams from Tanzania and the African Union supporting Dr Kikwete in advancing dialogue, mediation and reconciliation efforts aimed at securing sustainable peace and stability in Africa’s youngest nation.