South Sudan Postpones Elections to 2026

Government cites need for more time to complete essential preparations amid ongoing economic and security challenges.

The elections, initially scheduled for December 2024, have been postponed to December 22, 2026.
This marks the second delay since the 2018 peace agreement that ended a five-year civil war.
Government officials say the extension is necessary to complete a census, draft a permanent constitution, and register political parties.
Critics argue that the delays are a tactic for the government to cling to power, risking further instability.
South Sudan faces a severe economic crisis, with unpaid civil servants and millions needing humanitarian assistance.