CEPO: Without inclusive dialogue, credible elections are unlikely

The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has warned that South Sudan’s planned elections are unlikely to be peaceful, credible, or non-violent unless political leaders first commit to an inclusive national dialogue that brings together all stakeholders to build consensus on the country’s political transition. Speaking on Saturday, CEPO Executive Director Edmund Yakani expressed concern […]
South Sudan to hold 2026 elections using 2010 constituencies, without a census

After a 16-year gap without a national population census, South Sudan’s National Elections Commission (NEC) has confirmed that the country will conduct its long-awaited 2026 general elections using the geographical constituency boundaries established during the 2010 elections. The announcement was made Monday in Juba by NEC Chairperson Professor Abednego Akok Kacuol, who said the decision […]