Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni hosted Jakaya Kikwete at State Lodge Nakasero for strategic discussions on the evolving situation in South Sudan.
Kikwete, currently serving as the African Union High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, is leading diplomatic engagements across the region aimed at strengthening peace efforts and preventing further instability in South Sudan.
During the evening meeting, both leaders focused on the urgent need for dialogue among South Sudan’s conflicting parties, emphasizing negotiation and political engagement as the most sustainable path to peace. The talks also explored the role of regional actors in supporting African-led solutions to the crisis.
President Museveni reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to ongoing peace efforts, stating that Uganda will continue to support initiatives aimed at restoring stability in South Sudan. He underscored that peace in the country, particularly in the Equatorial region where many Ugandans reside is vital for regional security, cross-border livelihoods, and economic prosperity.
The discussions come amid continued tensions in South Sudan despite existing peace frameworks, prompting renewed diplomatic pressure from the African Union and neighboring states. Kikwete’s visit forms part of a broader effort to align regional leadership and reinforce coordinated responses to the crisis.
Uganda remains a key stakeholder in South Sudan’s stability, given its historical involvement in peace processes, economic ties, and the presence of Ugandan communities within South Sudan.
