{"id":71284,"date":"2026-09-24T17:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T17:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=71284"},"modified":"2026-11-06T18:01:21","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T18:01:21","slug":"president-kiir-opens-inter-party-dialogue-puts-electoral-roadmap-in-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=71284","title":{"rendered":"President Kiir Opens Inter-Party Dialogue, Puts Electoral Roadmap in Focus"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\np.has-drop-cap:first-letter {\n    font-size: 3.2em !important;\n    font-weight: 700 !important;\n    float: left !important;\n    line-height: 0.85 !important;\n    margin-right: 10px !important;\n    margin-top: 3px !important;\n    margin-bottom: -2px !important;\n    color: #DC2626 !important;\n    font-family: \"Georgia\", \"Times New Roman\", serif !important;\n    text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p>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&#8217;s ongoing commitment to advancing South Sudan&#8217;s developmental and peace objectives as the nation prepares for its upcoming democratic transition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">JUBA, September 24, 2026 &mdash; The President of the Republic, His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit, has officially opened the Inter-Party Dialogue on Election-Related Matters in Juba, bringing together political parties and key national stakeholders to address critical electoral matters ahead of South Sudan&rsquo;s general elections scheduled for December 2026.<\/p>\n<p><span>The dialogue, held at the National Assembly Hall, brought together representatives of political parties, members of the caretaker government, former Vice Presidents, diplomats, religious leaders, civil society representatives and other national and international stakeholders. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Among the foreign dignitaries attending the opening were former Burundian President Domitien Ndayizeye and the President of the Community of Sant&rsquo;Egidio, Marco Impagliazzo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>President Kiir described the dialogue as a significant milestone in the country&rsquo;s journey toward elections and the conclusion of the transitional period. He recalled that parties to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan agreed on 10th December 2025 to avoid another extension and proceed toward general elections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"..\/..\/speech-article?slug=statement-of-his-excellency-salva-kiir-mayardit-president-of-the-republic-of-south-sudan-during-the-launch-of-the-dialogue-on-election-related-matters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&ldquo;This marks a historic moment in the journey we began in December 2025 regarding the elections and the end of the transitional period,&rdquo;<\/a> President Kiir said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The President highlighted that the journey toward elections consists of four critical roadmaps. The first is the legal roadmap, which has been achieved. The second is the administrative and logistical roadmap, which continues to progress. The third is the security roadmap, which is also progressing well. The fourth is the dialogue on election-related matters, officially launched today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&ldquo;Today, we have gathered here to launch the dialogue on election-related matters,&rdquo; the President said. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>President Kiir urged political parties to keep the discussions focused on electoral matters and use the forum to build consensus on a shared path toward peaceful and credible elections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&ldquo;This Inter-Party Dialogue is not a place for negotiations and disagreements. Its main purpose is for all of us to agree on a path to peaceful and credible elections,&rdquo; he said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The president also acknowledged the support of regional and international partners for South Sudan&rsquo;s electoral process. He thanked the C5 leaders and other regional leaders for their continued support and guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>President Kiir further cited the African Union Peace and Security Council&rsquo;s 1264th meeting in August 2026, during which the Council welcomed the Government&rsquo;s commitment to conducting the elections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The dialogue comes at a pivotal stage in South Sudan&rsquo;s political transition. It provides political parties and other stakeholders with an opportunity to exchange views, address outstanding election-related concerns, and strengthen consensus as the country moves toward the December 2026 polls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Analysis and additional reporting by Juba Global News Network.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:30px 0; padding:20px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a5f, #0f172a); border-radius:8px; text-align:center;\">\n<p style=\"color:white; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:15px;\"><strong>Stay Connected with Juba Global News Network<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex; gap:12px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@jubaglobal\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:12px 24px; background:#DC2626; color:white; text-decoration:none; border-radius:6px; font-weight:600;\">\u25b6 Subscribe on YouTube<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jubaglobal\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:12px 24px; background:#1E40AF; color:white; text-decoration:none; border-radius:6px; font-weight:600;\">\ud83d\udc4d Follow on Facebook<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color:#aaa; font-size:12px; margin-top:15px;\">#JubaGlobal #SouthSudan #OfficeOfThePresident<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of the President continues to drive the national agenda under the leadership of H.E. 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