The slogan ‘African solutions to African problems’ is a core tenet of the African Union’s Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), with the aim of promoting regional ownership of the organisation in the resolution of conflicts in Africa. This research paper examines the extent of this slogan in practice by analysing the role of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in the South Sudan Conflict (2013-2018). By reviewing the analysis of the scholars, this paper evaluates IGAD’s role within the framework of APSA. This paper argues that although IGAD played a significant role in South Sudan’s peace negotiations, its effectiveness was constrained by institutional weaknesses, regional rivalries, and external dependence, limiting the achievement of its objectives. This paper highlights the gap between the concept of African solutions and on ground realities. The paper concludes that the ‘African solutions to African problems’ is still in progress as it needs stronger institutional coordination.