The declaration, witnessed by Kenyan President William Ruto, includes a provision for Sudanese people to exercise self-determination if the principles outlined in the declaration are not integrated into the permanent constitution.
This initiative aims to address the deep-rooted divisions and conflicts in South Sudan to achieve lasting peace in the country.
The AU has been raising its funding through member countries' contributions but often calls on international partners to support its endeavours, particularly with the ongoing African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).
Abiy directly addressed rebel groups engaged in armed confrontations, urging them to reconsider their paths and pursue peaceful resolutions.
Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan rebuked Netanyahu, saying Abu Dhabi denounced the Israeli leader's comments.
Despite relishing nearly seven years of uninterrupted peace, they remain resolute in their determination to prevent any regression.
The US, which has played a mediation role in the talks, said it was studying the Hamas response and would discuss it with Middle East allies.
Amid diplomatic manoeuvres in the push for an end to the Israel-Palestine conflict, Middle East expert John Strawson says the crisis has reached a critical moment.
On their second day of truce talks in Cairo with Egyptian and Qatari mediators, Hamas negotiators maintained their stance that any truce agreement must end the war.
It comes as South Sudan prepares for its first post-independence elections scheduled for December this year, but uncertainty looms over whether the election will take place.
The development follows South Sudanese President Salva Kiir's request last December for Kenyan leader William Ruto to mediate.
President William Ruto in late March appointed Sumbeiywo as the Chief Mediator for the South Sudan mediation peace process.
The EU is the largest direct contributor to the AU peacekeeping mission to Somalia with nearly a whopping EUR 2.87 billion (Sh407 billion) funding since 2007 when the peacekeepers were deployed to Somalia.
The embassy said part of the money will be used to procure Very High Frequency (VHF) communication equipment to support interoperability and effective operations.
In his Eid message to the nation, the military general described the ongoing conflict as a "battle of dignity' that is reshaping Sudan.
He will also facilitate negotiations and interaction among the parties to achieve "peace and political stability in South Sudan."
Ramadan Mohamed Goc, South Sudan's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, reiterated the country's commitment to assisting Sudan's peace process.
The council asked the AU Commission to gather necessary support for the force, including from the AU Peace Fund Crisis Reserve Facility.
This call comes as a step towards fostering stability and inclusive governance in the war-torn nation.
