The National Elections Commission (NEC) of South Sudan has identified 3,161 voter registration centers across the country in preparation for the general elections scheduled for December 22, 2026. NEC Chairperson Gabriel Bol Deng announced this during a media workshop organized by the Union of Journalists of South Sudan. The commission is preparing to launch voter registration and has started distributing registration materials and books to states and administrative areas.
According to Deng, the identified registration centers are spread across the country, and the commission is urging journalists to prepare for nationwide deployment to cover the registration exercise. The media's role will be crucial in informing the public about the process. The commission has also passed 14 electoral regulations following amendments to the National Elections Act in 2023 and 2026.
While Deng did not announce a specific date for the start of voter registration, he mentioned that the exercise would continue within the period prescribed by law once launched. The law requires voter registration to be continuous until the day the law allows it to stop. The commission is emphasizing the importance of collective responsibility in ensuring peaceful and credible elections.
Deng called on the media to promote peace, tolerance, national unity, and democratic participation in their coverage of the elections. The commission is working to ensure that the electoral process is transparent and inclusive. South Sudan's general elections are scheduled for December 22, 2026.
The NEC chairperson acknowledged the crucial role of the media in the electoral process, stating that their involvement would be essential in informing the public and promoting democratic participation. He encouraged journalists to be prepared for nationwide deployment to cover the registration exercise.
The National Elections Commission has been working to prepare for the general elections, which are scheduled to take place on December 22, 2026. The commission has been conducting workshops and meetings with stakeholders to ensure that the electoral process is peaceful and credible.
The identification of 3,161 voter registration centers is a significant step towards ensuring that citizens can exercise their right to vote in the upcoming elections. The commission's efforts are aimed at promoting democratic participation and ensuring that the electoral process is transparent and inclusive.
Key points
- The National Elections Commission of South Sudan has identified 3,161 voter registration centers ahead of the December 2026 general elections.
- The commission has passed 14 electoral regulations following amendments to the National Elections Act in 2023 and 2026.
- The general elections in South Sudan are scheduled to take place on December 22, 2026.
