Ruto suspends South Sudan peace talks, cites Juba's request

President Willam Ruto during a meeting with Opposition Hold-Out Group of South Sudan at State House, Nairobi. [PCS]

President William Ruto has suspended mediation talks for South Sudan at Juba's request, saying they will resume in March 2025 after consultations.

"After extensive discussions with the Opposition Hold-Out Group and at the request of the South Sudan Government delegation, we have agreed to adjourn the Nairobi process until March 2025 to allow for consultations that will inform the way forward," said Ruto in a statement on his X account on Thursday.