South Sudan postpones first-ever national elections until February
Summary
South Sudan postponed its first presidential and parliamentary elections from December 22 to February 11, 2027. The delay comes amid political and ethnic tensions and ongoing violence. Voter registration is scheduled for November 14–28, 2026.Key Facts
- The National Elections Commission announced the new election date without giving a reason.
- South Sudan has delayed the elections at least three times since setting 2022 as its election year.
- The 45-day campaign period is scheduled to run from December 27, 2026, to February 9, 2027.
- The commission said it had established 3,161 voter registration centres and recruited more than 22,000 staff.
- The World Bank estimates that about 90 percent of South Sudan’s 15 million people lack state-recognized identification.
- Community leaders will identify people without recognized identification and issue forms that allow them to register to vote.
- President Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional unity government in September and appointed a caretaker administration.
- Kiir’s forces and followers of detained former Vice President Riek Machar have been involved in deadly confrontations in recent months.
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