Senior Presidential Advisor Affirms 2026 Elections Will Proceed Despite Security Concerns

Senior Presidential Advisor affirms 2026 elections will proceed despite security concerns

Juba, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – A senior presidential advisor has reaffirmed the unity government’s commitment to holding general elections in December 2026, downplaying concerns that sporadic violence could derail the process. Kuol Manyang Juuk, who also chairs the National Transitional Committee, said South Sudan remains on course to organize the much-anticipated vote. He noted that minor clashes should not be seen as obstacles, citing example…

NEC opens state high elections committee office in Juba - Radio Tamazuj

South Sudan’s National Elections Commission (NEC) opened an office in Juba on Thursday for the State High Elections Committee as the country prepares for its long-delayed polls. The elections, scheduled for December 2026, will be South Sudan’s first general elections since gaining independence in 2011. Previous attempts to hold the vote were postponed due to delays in completing a national census, drafting a permanent constitution, registering p…