https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/salva-kiir-south-sudan-president-dissolves-government-ahead-of-country-s-first-electionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/salva-kiir-south-sudan-president-dissolves-government-ahead-of-country-s-first-electionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/salva-kiir-south-sudan-president-dissolves-government-ahead-of-country-s-first-elections#u85586Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:35:47 +0000President Salva Kiir has dissolved the transitional government to clear hurdles for South Sudan's first national elections, scheduled for December 22, 2026. Kiir declared an end to the long-awaited transitional period, but his appointment of caretaker officials has faced immediate opposition. While the president warned against using dialogue to alter the election path, opposition groups are calling for a review of the existing peace deal and challenging the legitimacy of the caretaker appointments.Why it mattersSouth Sudan has faced prolonged delays in establishing its first democratic el