South Sudan's Minister of Information Michael Makuei announced that the discussions are almost complete.
The initiative, endorsed by the AU Peace and Security Council, aims to bring together Sudan’s warring factions and political movements under one roof, facilitated by the AU High-Level Panel on Sudan.
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Tuesday that the conference would take place in Cairo, with participation from a wide spectrum of Sudanese civil political forces, alongside regional and international partners.
She extended appreciation to Kenyan President William Ruto for his role in the process and urged all involved parties to set aside political differences and prioritise reconciliation for the greater good of South Sudan.
General Stephen Buoy Rolnyang, the chairman and commander-in-chief of the South Sudan People’s Movement/Army (SSPM/A), had threatened to withdraw from the mediation process.
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.
Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan rebuked Netanyahu, saying Abu Dhabi denounced the Israeli leader's comments.
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.
In his Eid message to the nation, the military general described the ongoing conflict as a "battle of dignity' that is reshaping Sudan.
