Kiir assures South Africa: Elections will proceed without delay

Kiir returns to Juba after South Africa visit - Radio Tamazuj

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit returned to the capital, Juba, on Sunday evening after an eight-day visit to South Africa, where talks focused on elections and bilateral ties. Kiir was received at Juba International Airport by senior government and military officials, including Vice President for the Economic Cluster Dr. James Wani Igga. Igga, also deputy chairman of the ruling SPLM party, is currently the most senior vice president …

Kiir assures South Africa: Elections will proceed without delay

President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Friday reaffirmed to South African Deputy President that elections in South Sudan will be held without delay, calling them a cornerstone of the peace process He made the statement during talks on Friday with South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile, focusing on accelerating the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement