{"id":48851,"date":"2026-10-14T13:27:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T11:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=48851"},"modified":"2026-10-14T13:30:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T11:30:30","slug":"diplomacy-igad-commends-south-sudans-progress-in-election-dialogue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/14\/diplomacy-igad-commends-south-sudans-progress-in-election-dialogue\/","title":{"rendered":"DIPLOMACY: IGAD commends South Sudan\u2019s progress in election dialogue"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Lodu William Odiya<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has commended the government and people of South Sudan for participating in the ongoing inter-party dialogue aimed at advancing preparations for the December 22, 2026, general elections.<\/p>\n

The commendation was made during a meeting in Juba on Tuesday between Minister of Presidential Affairs Africano Mande Gedima and IGAD Special Envoy Ambassador Moussa Djama Ali.<\/p>\n

According to a statement that was released by the presidential press unit yesterday, the two officials discussed progress in the electoral process and preparations for the upcoming elections, with the inter-party dialogue expected to conclude in the coming days.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring the meeting, Minister Africano briefed the IGAD envoy on four key pathways guiding the government\u2019s electoral preparations: the legal pathway; the administrative, logistical, and financial pathway; the security pathway; and the inter-party dialogue pathway,” the statement partly read.<\/p>\n

The four areas form part of the preparations intended to support the conduct of elections and address the requirements of the electoral process.<\/p>\n

Ambassador Djama Ali emphasised the importance of regional and international support in helping South Sudan deliver peaceful, free, fair, and credible elections.<\/p>\n

His remarks highlighted IGAD\u2019s continued engagement with South Sudan as political stakeholders work towards the planned polls.<\/p>\n

Presidential Press Secretary Ambassador Arek Ajou Deng also commended IGAD for its continued support.<\/p>\n

She noted that the regional organisation\u2019s role is coordinating regional engagement and accompanying South Sudan through the electoral process.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe ongoing inter-party dialogue is intended to strengthen political engagement among stakeholders and advance preparations for the elections,” it stated.<\/p>\n

South Sudan\u2019s electoral preparations involve legal, administrative, financial, and security considerations, alongside efforts to maintain communication among political parties.<\/p>\n

The progress of the dialogue comes as the country works towards the December 22, 2026, election date, which is expected to mark an important step in its political transition.<\/p>\n

IGAD\u2019s commendation underscored the importance of cooperation among the government, political parties, and regional partners in supporting the electoral process.<\/p>\n

However, the successful conduct of the elections will depend on continued preparations and efforts to ensure a peaceful and credible process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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