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Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
1. South Afrika – South Sudan
Kiir leaves for South Africa on his second visit this year
President Salva Kiir Mayardit travelled to South Africa for talks with his counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, focusing on preparations for South Sudan’s planned December elections and implementation of the 2018 peace agreement, his office said.
Kiir’s visit comes as South Sudan prepares for elections scheduled for Dec. 22, 2026, after repeated delays. Presidential press secretary Arek Aldo Ajou said Kiir would discuss progress on the electoral process, implementation of the Revitalised…
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