Minister Lamola arrives in South Sudan for Peace and Security Meeting

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has arrived in the South Sudan capital Juba. 

Minister Lamola’s visit serves as a precursor to a Peace and Security Council Meeting of the AU next week, which will assess the worrisome security situation in South Sudan. 

It precedes the 39th AU Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government.  

South Sudan is led by a revitalized transitional government of national unity. 

This year marks a pivotal moment for Juba, as the country is set to hold its first-ever elections since gaining independence from Sudan in July 2011.  

I have arrived in Juba, South Sudan, leading a High-Level African Union Ad-hoc Committee of Five (C5) visit from 14 to 15 January 2026, serving in my capacity as the Chairperson.

This mission is a crucial follow-up to our previous C5 Ministerial visit exactly a year ago. Our… pic.twitter.com/Vx7Ct38Fcu

— Minister: International Relations and Cooperation (@RonaldLamola) January 14, 2026