South Sudan announces December 22 as the date for general elections
Ahmed Salem
The National Elections Commission (NEC) announced on Monday that general elections in South Sudan will be held on December 22, 2026, in a move that represents an important development in the country’s political process and democratic transition.
This announcement marks the first official confirmation of the date for the anticipated vote, which citizens and political partners have been waiting for for years, amid hopes that the elections will contribute to strengthening political stability and consolidating democratic institutions in the young nation.
It is expected that the relevant authorities will intensify their technical, administrative and security preparations in the coming period to ensure the organization of a comprehensive and transparent electoral process, while political parties and voters await the release of more details regarding the registration schedule and other electoral procedures.
Foundation stone laid for a school in South Sudan
In a context related to local affairs in South Sudan, the Governor of Central Equatoria State in South Sudan, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, laid the foundation stone on Sunday for the establishment of the Murta School for Cadre Development and Moral Guidance in the Liwolo Viam area of Kajo Keji County, pledging to provide 100 million South Sudanese pounds to contribute to the launch of the project.
During the inauguration ceremony, the governor affirmed that the Murta Political Training Center will serve as a platform for qualifying and training members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), and for disseminating its political principles and values among members in Kajo Keji and throughout Central Equatoria State.
Murta represents an important historical site
Adel pointed out that Murta represents an important historical site, as it was one of the military mobilization areas for the People’s Movement forces during the liberation struggle, and contributed to preparing many cadres who played prominent roles in the movement’s journey.
He explained that laying the foundation stone represents a revival of Murta’s role as a political and educational center that contributes to enhancing political awareness and consolidating the movement’s principles at the grassroots level, stressing his government’s commitment to accelerating the implementation of the project so that citizens can benefit from it as soon as possible.
The governor also reaffirmed the popular movement's vision of bringing development to rural areas, stressing that development should not be limited to cities but should extend to villages and local communities.
For their part, local officials, traditional leaders and political figures from the region welcomed the initiative and announced their full support for the success of the project and its transformation into an effective center for training personnel and promoting political participation.
The event was attended by a number of senior government officials, members of the popular movement, local leaders and residents of Liwolo Payam who considered the project an important step towards strengthening political empowerment and building capacities at the local level.
