12/12/2025
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ππππ,ππππππππ ππ, ππππβ The Expanded meeting of the Presidency attended by leaders from various political parties have agreed that the country's transitional period will not be extended anymore, reiterating commitment to conducting national general elections on 22 December 2026.
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βThe Communique was read by the Minister of Presidential Affairs, Africano Mande Gedima, following a meeting attended by leaders from different political parties to the Revitalised Peace Agreement.
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βThe parties agreed on the formation of a committee whose mandate would be to address outstanding issues within the peace agreement, and more specifically, outstanding ones that are still core to the election plan. The committee will be responsible for leading changes within key provisions of R-ARCISS and the transitional constitution. The amendments will be necessary before the 2026 elections.
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βThe parties to the agreement that includes; SPLM-IT GONU, SPLM-IO, SSOA, FDs, and OPP also agreed to form yet another committee whose mandate would be to initiate the necessary amendments and then present these amendments to the leadership of the various signatories for smooth electoral preparations.
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βAs a measure of promoting political stability before the elections, the parties agreed on addressing election related grievances through dialogue as an instrument for conflict resolution.
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βThe meeting also directed for immediate completion of all transitional security arrangements as stipulated under Chapter Two of the peace agreement, which is very integral for a peaceful electoral process.
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βThe parties identified several outstanding matters, including the process of making a permanent constitution and national population census, as among the post-election programs.
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βIn an effort to enable timely preparations, the leaders tasked the Finance and Planning Minister with allocating and disbursing the required financial resources necessary for the implementation of all activities related to the elections.
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βAs things stand now, political leaders made it clear that they are united in their resolve to steer South Sudan towards the much-awaited first national election since independence.