South Sudan’s president, Salva Kiir Mayardit, has signed amendments to the country’s election law, paving the way for general elections set for December 22, 2026. The changes were approved by the National Legislative Assembly and signed by Kiir on September 21, 2026. The amendments aim to update the National Elections Act of 2012, addressing procedural and legal aspects of the electoral process. The legislation now moves forward for implementation ahead of the upcoming polls. The changes include updates to voter registration and election management protocols. Officials say the reforms are intended to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process. The elections will be the first since the country’s independence in 2011.