Kiir tells parties: dialogue must not alter election path
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has told political parties that the Inter-Party Dialogue on election-related matters must not be used to renegotiate the country’s electoral path. He said the dialogue should instead help build consensus around peaceful and credible elections. Kiir made the remarks on Thursday, September 24, 2026, while officially launching the dialogue in Juba, […]
Lam Akol puts election readiness on the spot as polls near
National Democratic Movement (NDM) leader Dr. Lam Akol has questioned whether South Sudan is creating the political conditions needed for free and equitable elections, with less than three months remaining before the scheduled December 22 polls. Speaking ahead of the elections, Akol pointed to the limited visibility of political campaigns and questioned why candidates from […]
NPM endorses Issa Muzamil Makelele to challenge Kiir in 2026 election
The National Patriotic Movement (NPM) has endorsed its chairman, Dr. Issa Muzamil Sebit Makelele, as its presidential candidate for South Sudan’s December 2026 general elections, just a day after President Salva Kiir Mayardit dissolved the transitional government. The announcement was made by NPM Secretary-General Gatkouth during a press conference in Juba on Wednesday, September 23, […]
Election Bill passed at speed as MPs await promised V6 vehicles
South Sudan’s Parliament has passed amendments to the Elections Act and President Salva Kiir signed the legislation into law on the same day, in a rapid sequence that has drawn attention as lawmakers also await new vehicles under a government-backed car loan arrangement. The National Elections Act, 2012 (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed by the […]
Kiir retains Presidential powers as new elections law takes effect
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has signed South Sudan’s amended elections law into force, hours after lawmakers passed it, setting out a new legal framework for the country’s scheduled December 2026 elections. The National Legislature passed the National Elections Act, 2012 (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Monday before it was sent to President Kiir for assent. The […]
Election Bill proposes President stay until elections end, VPs step down
South Sudan’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Dr Wek Mamer, has tabled the National Elections Commission Act 2012 Amendment Bill 2026 before the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, proposing changes to the status of senior executive officials during the election period. The bill, presented on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, proposes that the incumbent President remain […]
NEC chair Removed: What does it mean for December polls?
South Sudan has replaced the chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC) just three months before the country is due to hold presidential and parliamentary elections on 22 December 2026, putting a new leadership team in charge at a critical stage of preparations. President Salva Kiir Mayardit removed Professor Abednego Akok Kacuol and appointed Gabriel […]
Kiir meets some political leaders ahead of inter party dialogue
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has met with a select group of political leaders ahead of an Inter-Party Dialogue scheduled for September 17, as South Sudan prepares for elections expected in December 2026. The meeting brought together leaders from several political groups, including Stephen Par Kuol, who heads the SPLM-IO faction; Dr Martin Elia Lomuro of […]
SPLM, Opposition Alliance leader exchange criticism ahead of elections
Political tensions have risen between South Sudan’s ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and opposition alliance leader Kornelio Kon Ngu after the two sides exchanged criticism over the SPLM’s political identity and activities ahead of the country’s planned elections. Kon, who chairs the National Alliance of Political Parties and serves as the Third Deputy Speaker […]
