South Sudan Sets Historic Vote for December Despite Opposition Boycott Threats

Political Parties Clash Over $75,000 Registration Fee and Election Conditions in South Sudan

Tensions are rising among political parties in South Sudan as the country gears up for

South Sudan Sets Historic Vote for December Despite Opposition Boycott Threats

South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit | Via FacebookSouth Sudan’s National Elections Commission has declared December 22, 2026 as the date for the country’s first general elections since independence, a decision that immediately drew threats from the main armed opposition and deepened fears that the country’s fragile peace process is entering another dangerous phase.The announcement was made in Juba by the National Elections Commission, head…

Parties tussle over registration fee, election conditions - Radio Tamazuj

A dispute over a $75,000 political party registration fee and concerns about the conditions for credible elections is deepening in South Sudan as the country prepares for a long-delayed general election scheduled for December 2026. The disagreement pits the Political Parties Council (PPC) against several unregistered political parties after the National Elections Commission (NEC) announced Dec. 22, 2026, as the election date and the PPC maintain…