Can South Sudan be steered towards democracy?
This workshop reflects on how the country can be supported in its transition to democratic governance.
Date: 2025-04-03
Time: 08:00 to 04:00
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill Nairobi, Kenya and online via Zoom
Thirteen years into independence and nearly seven years after signing the 2018 peace agreement to end civil war, the world's youngest nation remains mired in conflict. Elections planned for December 2024 were postponed to 2026 – the fourth extension of the transition period.
The Tumaini Initiative aimed at making the 2018 peace deal more inclusive gained significant traction. But the latest outbreak of violence in Nasir and the detention of prominent political opposition figures raises concerns about South Sudan’s stability.
This workshop provides a platform for open discussion on how to strengthen South Sudan's road map to democracy.
Moderator: Dr Kizito Sabala, Senior Fellow, Institute for Research and Policy Integration in Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
Panelists:
Status of peace and security in South Sudan
- Dr Jacob Dut Chol Riak, Senior Researcher and Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Juba
Role of national, regional and international actors in South Sudan’s peace process
- Prof Gilbert Khadiagala, Director, African Centre for the Study of the United States, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Pathways to sustainable peace in South Sudan
