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World's Newest Country Sets Date for First Election

The National Elections Commission has set December 22, 2026, as the date for South Sudan's first general election since independence in 2011. The NEC plans to distribute $5 million to states to support the polls. However, logistical challenges and ongoing violence threaten the timeline.

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South Sudan officially announced the date for its first post-independence general election.

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  1. South Sudan Schedules First General Election for December 22, 2026

    The National Elections Commission has set December 22, 2026, as the date for South Sudan's first general election since independence in 2011. The NEC plans to distribute $5 million to states to support the polls. However, logistical challenges and ongoing violence threaten the timeline.

    What's confirmed:

    • The National Elections Commission set December 22, 2026, as the date for South Sudan's first general election since independence in 2011.
    • The NEC intends to distribute $5 million to states to support the December polls.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • An SPLM-IO leader threatened to detain voter registration officials in areas held by the opposition.
    • Logistical issues and continued violence could scupper the election plans.
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