AU Commission Stories

South Sudan first plunged into civil war in December 2013 following a political falling-out within the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Army.

Interestingly, Mauritius is also fronting its former Foreign Minister, Anil Gayan, for the same position.

Faki condemned external interference and reiterated AU's demand for 'foreign countries' to cease the supply of weapons to the belligerents.

The AUC chairperson position is set to become vacant next year, with the incumbent, Chad's Moussa Faki.