President Salva Kiir Mayardit has ordered the establishment of the National Defence University (NDU), an institution expected to provide specialised military education and professional training in South Sudan.
The proposed university is intended to serve as a centre for advanced learning in military affairs, equipping personnel with specialised knowledge and skills in defence, security and military leadership.
The order comes as South Sudan counts down to the December 22, 2026, general elections, placing the President’s latest directive within a period of heightened national political activity.
The establishment of the institution marks a step towards developing the country’s military education system, although further details on its location, operational timeline, funding and academic programmes have not been provided in the information available.
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