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Kenya spearheaded high-level mediation talks for South Sudan, supported by African presidents, urging an end to the prolonged conflict straining the nation’s economy.

Involving rebel opposition groups excluded from the 2018 agreement that concluded the five-year civil war, the talks aim to foster reconciliation and stability. Pagan Amum Okiech, leader of the Real-SPLM group, underscored the need for a shift away from conflict mindsets towards fraternity.

President Ruto emphasized the importance of African-led solutions and recounted President Kiir’s poignant appeal for support during the discussions, attended by leaders from Malawi, Zambia, Namibia, and the Central African Republic.