{"id":91707,"date":"2026-04-10T11:47:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/au-envoy-kiir-promises-timely-elections-and-transition-end"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:54:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:54:05","slug":"au-envoy-kiir-promises-timely-elections-and-transition-end","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/au-envoy-kiir-promises-timely-elections-and-transition-end","title":{"rendered":"AU Envoy: Kiir Promises Timely Elections and Transition End"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>AU Envoy Jakaya Kikwete announced that President Salva Kiir has guaranteed there will be no further extensions to the transitional period, affirming that South Sudan will hold elections in December 2026 as scheduled.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement followed high-level talks held at the Presidential Palace in Juba between President Kiir and Jakaya Kikwete, the African Union (AU) High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking after the engagement, the former Tanzanian President described his visit as \u201cexploratory.\u201d He noted that his primary objective is to engage with key stakeholders and receive comprehensive briefings on the country\u2019s political landscape.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am visiting South Sudan to talk to all stakeholders and get briefed on the situation,\u201d Kikwete stated. \u201cFrom there, I will report back to the African Union so we can develop a joint plan on how to proceed with our engagement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kikwete emphasized that the African Union remains a steadfast partner in South Sudan\u2019s democratic transition. He confirmed that the AU fully supports the December 2026 election timeline and is prepared to collaborate with the government to ensure a peaceful and successful outcome.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe African Union wishes for the successful conduct of the elections in December this year,\u201d Kikwete said. \u201cIn my discussions with the President, he assured me that the government is determined to ensure elections are held. There is not going to be any further extension\u2014that is the important news.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He concluded by reiterating the AU\u2019s core mission for the country: \u201cThe African Union wishes South Sudan continued peace, unity, and stability.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The findings from Kikwete\u2019s consultations are expected to form the basis of a coordinated AU-South Sudan roadmap to support the final months of the transitional period.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">South-Sudan<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. AU Envoy Jakaya Kikwete announced that President Salva Kiir has guaranteed there will be no further extensions to the transitional period, affirming that South Sudan will hold elections in December 2026 as scheduled. 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