The Inter-governmental Authority on Development, IGAD, has commended the participants of the ongoing inter-party dialogue on elections for dwelling on real issues to advance December elections. This follows a meeting involving the Minister of Presidential Affairs, Africano Mande Gedima and IGAD Special Envoy Ambassador Moussa Djama Ali, which focused on South Sudan’s electoral process and preparations for the upcoming elections. Ambassador Ali has emphasised the importance of regional and international support in helping the country deliver peaceful, free, fair and credible elections. Presidential Press Secretary Arek Ajou has commended IGAD for its continued support to the people of South Sudan, highlighting the regional body's role in coordinating regional engagement and supporting the country’s electoral preparations.
