Japan, Ethiopia urge peace in South Sudan The leaders of Japan and Ethiopia on Monday urged South Sudan's warring parties to sign a ceasefire to end weeks of fighting that has left thousands dead. The two-day trip to Ethiopia is Abe's final stop on an Africa tour that has also taken him to Ivory Coast and Mozambique in a bid to boost Japanese ties and business relations in Africa, which has become a key trading partner with China. Images and soundbites.