Joint Statement of Nigeria and South Africa on the ongoing Conflict in Sudan.

On 19 July 2024, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Mr. Ronald Lamola, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation in South Africa held a meeting on the sidelines of the African Union Executive Council in Accra. The two Ministers reaffirmed the existing strong historical bilateral relations and bonds of friendship and solidarity between South Africa and Nigeria. They committed to redoubling their efforts to deepen cooperation between the two countries in various sectors. They discussed preparations for the upcoming session of the Bi-National commission, which is scheduled to take place in South Africa. The Ministers further exchanged views on regional and continental matters including peace and security on the African continent. In particular, the two countries expressed grave concern at the on-going conflict in Sudan. The Ministers reiterated a call for an immediate ceasefire, an end to the conflict and the commencement of a process to expedite access to humanitarian assistance.