South Sudan to Hold Inter-Party Dialogue Ahead of December 2026 Elections

Politics

South Sudan

President Salva Kiir met with political party leaders in South Sudan to prepare for an upcoming inter-party dialogue ahead of the planned December 2026 elections.

Key points

  • The inter-party dialogue is scheduled to take place on September 17, 2026.
  • Discussions are expected to cover electoral pathways, political space, security arrangements, and whether elections will be held at once or in phases.
  • The meeting will include political groups from across the spectrum, including those outside the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement.

Why it matters

The inter-party dialogue aims to build political consensus and create a conducive environment for peaceful, inclusive, and credible elections in South Sudan.

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