South Sudan postpones first national election until February 2027

South Sudan postponed its first post-independence election once again, pushing the vote to February 2027.

South Sudan has postponed its inaugural national elections to February 11, 2027, according to an official announcement from the National Elections Commission. The legislative and presidential vote had previously been set for December 22 following earlier postponements. The country has not held a national election since gaining independence in 2011.

• Previous dateThe legislative and presidential elections were previously scheduled to take place on December 22.
• International warningThe United Nations had previously cautioned that holding a vote could trigger widespread conflict.

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