South Sudan schedules its first post-independence national elections for December 2026. The vote marks a significant political milestone for the nation since its 2011 secession.
South Sudan is preparing to hold its first national elections since gaining independence in December 2026.
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South Sudan is preparing to hold its first national elections since gaining independence in December 2026.
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