South Sudan Reschedules General Elections to February 2027

South Sudan Reschedules General Elections to February 2027

South Sudan’s National Elections Commission (NEC) has rescheduled the country’s general elections to February 11, 2027, according to a revised ele...

South Sudan’s National Elections Commission (NEC) has rescheduled the country’s general elections to February 11, 2027, according to a revised electoral timetable outlining key activities leading up to the vote.The new date replaces the previously scheduled December 22, 2026, election date, extending the preparations for the country’s first general elections since independence in 2011.According to the timetable, the election campaign will begin on December 27, 2026, and run until February 9, 2027, followed by a one-day campaign silence on February 10.Polling will take place on February 11, 2027, with counting and announcement of results expected to begin at polling centres on the same day.The timetable also outlines the stages for processing election results, resolving electoral disputes and publishing the final results.The revised schedule provides a new timeline for the electoral process as South Sudan prepares for its long-awaited national elections.Photo Credit: International IDEA
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