Why South Sudan can’t afford another election delay The country is expected to hold its first-ever election on 22 December 2026. Africa 1 hour ago

But, having researched South Sudan’s post-war transition since the revitalised peace agreement was signed in 2018, I would argue that the real question is whether another extension would create the political conditions that previous delays failed to deliver.

The case for an election One of South Sudan’s biggest challenges could be resolved by an election: the question of political succession in the executive.

South Sudan is expected to hold an election on 22 December 2026, the first in the country’s history.