Kenya: AU Chief Steps in to Mediate South Sudan Crisis After Raila’s Failed Meeting with Riek Machar

African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson, Mahmoud Youssouf Ali, has stepped in to de-escalate the situation in South Sudan after Raila Odinga revealed that he was denied a chance to meet South Sudan’s First Vice President, Riek Machar, who is under house arrest.  

In a statement released by the African Union on Monday, March 31, Mahmoud revealed he had engaged in direct talks with President Salva Kiir.

The AUC chair further revealed the talks were cordial, and the two leaders talked on…