South Sudan’s government postpones elections

South Sudan’s parties to the 2018 peace deal have announced an extension of the country’s transitional period by two more years.

Implementation of the peace deal was scheduled to end in February 2025 with elections scheduled for December this year.

The announcement was made on Friday evening following a meeting between president Salva Kiir and his five vice presidents.

“The Presidency, under the chairmanship of President Salva Kiir Mayardit, has announced an extension of the country’s transitional period by two years as well as postponing elections,which were initially scheduled for December 2024 to December 22nd, 2026.” Reads part of a statement posted on facebook page for the office of the president.