NEC Chairperson Arrives in Juba from South Africa
Juba, 16 October 2026 – The Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), Hon. Gabriel Bol Deng, returned to the country on Friday following an official follow-up visit to South …
NEC Invites Applications for Thirteen State and Administrative Area Returning Officers
The National Elections Commission has announced vacancies for thirteen State and Administrative Area Returning Officers, one for each of the ten States and three Administrative Areas. Applications close on 21 October 2026.
NEC and Islamic Council Discuss Religious Leaders’ Role in Peaceful Elections
The Chairperson of the National Elections Commission, Hon. Gabriel Bol Deng, met His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Abdalla Barang Rwal at the Islamic Council of South Sudan and called for cooperation with religious leaders on civic education and peaceful participation.
NEC Chairperson Meets Cardinal Ameyu, Discusses Democratic Elections, Peace and Role of the Church
The Chairperson of the National Elections Commission, Hon. Gabriel Bol Deng, held a courtesy meeting with His Eminence Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla on the forthcoming elections and the role of the Church in promoting peace and dialogue.
Statement on False Reports about Voter Registration
The National Elections Commission has dismissed as false social media claims that voter registration is under way and that figures of registered voters have been released. Registration has not started and no electoral register exists.
NEC Trains State Elections Committees on Voter Registration Ahead of December Polls
The National Elections Commission has begun training members of the State High Elections Committees and the three Administrative Areas in voter registration ahead of the December 2026 general elections.
Unity State High Elections Committee and NEC Launch Civic and Voter Education Campaign in Bentiu
The Unity State High Elections Committee and the National Elections Commission launched the state’s civic and voter education campaign in Bentiu.
Jonglei Launches Civic and Voter Education Campaign in Bor
Authorities in Jonglei State launched a civic and voter education campaign at Bor Freedom Square ahead of planned December 2026 elections.
Western Equatoria Launches Civic and Voter Education, Calls for Peaceful Elections
The Government of Western Equatoria State has pledged to support peaceful and secure elections following the launch of the state’s civic and voter education campaign ahead of South Sudan’s general elections on 22 December 2026.
Governor Lobong Opens State High Elections Committee Office in Torit
Torit, Eastern Equatoria State, 31 July 2026 The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, H.E. Gen. Louis Lobong Lojore, has opened the office of the State High Elections Committee in Torit and told it to begin civic and voter education across the state without delay.