The Office of the President continues to drive the national agenda under the leadership of H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit. This latest engagement reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to advancing South Sudan’s developmental and peace objectives as the nation prepares for its upcoming democratic transition.

JUBA, APRIL 22, 2026 — His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit has signed into law the Treaty Establishing the East African Community Act 2026, marking a key milestone in South Sudan’s full accession to the East African Community.

The signing was witnessed by the Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Joseph Ngere Paciko; the Speaker of the Council of States, Rt. Hon Daniel Akot Akot; and the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Planning, Hon. Rev. Michael Ayuen Johnson.

In law, a bill passed by the National Legislature only becomes law after Presidential assent.

‘The purpose of this Act is to domesticate the Treaty establishing the East African Community and its protocols into the national laws of the Republic of South Sudan.’ It gives full legal effect to South Sudan’s obligations under the Treaty, making it an integral part of the country’s legal framework, in line with Chapter 1, Article 3.

This step confirms that South Sudan has fulfilled the legal requirements of accession, including commitments under the customs union framework.

— Analysis and additional reporting by Juba Global News Network.