South Sudan Elections

South Sudan’s political leadership has decisively committed to concluding the nation’s transitional period by holding its first post-independence elections on December 22, 2026, ruling out any further extensions. To achieve this critical milestone, they have established dedicated committees to resolve outstanding peace agreement issues and amend foundational legal documents, while prioritizing the completion of security arrangements to ensure a stable environment for the vote. Crucially, the leaders have backed this commitment with a directive for immediate financial allocation and a pledge to resolve electoralContinue Reading