Political decisions on elections needed by August to avert delays-NEC
The National Elections Commission (NEC) is sounding alarm over rapidly diminishing time available to prepare for South Sudan’s anticipated 2026 general elections, warning that urgent legal and political decisions must be finalized by the end of August to avoid delays. Speaking during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Juba on Thursday, NEC Secretary General Gabriel Bol […]
“Fault beneath the vote without healing, ” activists warn
As South Sudan approaches its long-awaited general elections in December 2026, civil society leaders warn that unresolved trauma and political fragmentation could turn the ballot into a battleground instead of a path to progress. Ter Manyang, Executive Director of the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), stressed that no vote can be legitimate without first […]
NEC urges action as South Sudan struggles with election awareness
With less than 17 months remaining until South Sudan’s national elections in December 2026, the National Election Commission (NEC) has raised concerns that 80% of the population remains unaware of the electoral process. NEC has vowed to intensify civic education efforts to ensure public understanding and participation. Speaking to the media, NEC Secretary Gabriel Bol […]
NEC: 2026 election hinges on political decisions on constitution, census
As South Sudan gears up for its first democratic elections, the National Election Commission (NEC) has emphasized that the success of the 2026 elections hinges on key decisions from political parties regarding the permanent constitution and the population census. During a media briefing on Friday, Gabriel Bol Deng, the Secretary of the NEC, explained that […]
South Sudanese civil society calls for political reconciliation ahead of elections
The Civil society organizations in South Sudan have called for immediate political dialogue to create a conducive environment for the country’s first fair, free, and credible elections. The call was made during a one-day dialogue held in Juba on Thursday which brought together over 60 participants from various regions, including representatives from each state, GPAA, […]
NEC prepares Central Equatoria for 2026 elections with new office
National Elections Commission (NEC) has inaugurated its Central Equatoria State High Elections Office, a move to prepare groundwork for the upcoming polls. Speaking during the inauguration, Paulino Lukudu Obede, acting governor of Central Equatoria State, said the new office represents a significant milestone in strengthening democratic institutions within the state. Lukudu further stated that the […]
