He made the declaration during a meeting of the African Union Ad-Hoc Committee on South Sudan (C5), held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Sunday, 15 February 2026.

“Rwanda stands ready to share its experience in reconciliation and post-conflict rebuilding, and to continue supporting peace efforts alongside the United Nations Mission in South Sudan,” the Prime Minister said. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the African Union Summit.

Despite the progress made, South Sudan remains one of Africa’s conflict hotspots. Insecurity, compounded by extreme hunger, continues to pose significant challenges to lasting peace in the world’s youngest nation.

Nsengiyumva commended the C5 Ministerial Committee for its visit to Juba in January, describing the outcomes as vital to the continued implementation of the peace agreement and preparations for the elections scheduled for December this year.

As South Sudan approaches the end of its transitional period, he emphasized the importance of sustained continental support through established African Union mechanisms, including the Commission, the Office of the Special Representative of the Chairperson, and the Ad Hoc Committee.

The Prime Minister also praised South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, for progress made since the last summit, particularly in preserving peace and advancing preparations for the upcoming elections.

“Sustained political will and strengthened trust-building among all parties will be critical to consolidating these gains,” he said.

Nsengiyumva further called on the AU Commission, the C5 Committee, and member states to renew and strengthen their commitment to accompany South Sudan on its path toward durable peace.