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, OCTOBER 16, 2026 — His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit today held a consultative meeting with the Governors of Warrap and Unity States, the Chief Administrators of the Abyei and Ruweng Administrative Areas, the Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), and other key community leaders to address unresolved geographical electoral constituency disputes ahead of the upcoming general elections.

The meeting focused on Constituency No. 1, which is shared between Twic and Abyei, and Constituency No. 7, which is shared between Unity State and the Ruweng Administrative Area. The discussions were constructive and produced positive results, setting a peaceful way forward and allowing the National Elections Commission to continue with essential electoral preparations without delay.

Reaffirming the importance of national unity and peaceful coexistence, President Kiir urged the leaders to approach community issues with the highest level of care, responsibility, and maturity.

Highlighting the importance of national unity and peaceful coexistence, President Kiir reminded the leaders of their shared responsibility to address community issues with the utmost care and maturity.

“We are all one people,” President Kiir said, urging all leaders to put unity, dialogue, and mutual understanding first when resolving territorial and administrative disputes.

The Caretaker Governors, Chief Administrators, NEC leadership, and community representatives who took part in the meeting expressed their gratitude to the President for bringing them together at the right time and for steering the discussions toward a peaceful and inclusive solution.

— Analysis and additional reporting by Juba Global News Network.