PSC/PR/COMM.(DCCL) On South Sudan (x) encourages the Panel to renew its engagement, in close collaboration with other AU mechanisms, to complement the efforts of IGAD in support of the democratic transformation of South Sudan, especially through the implementation of the Agreement for the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan of August 2015 (ARCSS), and the vital task of nation building; On the Horn of Africa (xi) decides to dedicate a PSC session to deliberate on the issues of the Horn of Africa, to be held at the earliest opportunity and requests the AU Commission to provide the necessary assistance in this regard; and, (xii) requests the AUHIP to urgently implement the recommendations of the Khartoum Consultation, and the Panel’s plans to facilitate and conduct further research and consultation to inform proposals for action, particularly by the Region and the continent, bearing in mind the need for a comprehensive and inclusive approach of the complex dynamics in the Horn. 18. Decides to renew the mandate of the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel for Sudan and South Sudan, for a period of twelve (12) months, until 31 December 2018. 19. Decides to remain seized of the matter. 5