“Register by June 30 or Miss the Ballot,” PPC Warns Parties Ahead of South Sudan’s 2026 Elections

South Sudan’s Political Parties Council (PPC) has announced June 30, 2026, as the final deadline for political organizations seeking registration to participate in the country’s anticipated 2026 General Elections, warning that parties failing to meet the deadline will not be eligible to appear on the ballot.

The directive, issued through an official order dated June 1, marks a significant step in preparations for the long-awaited elections and signals the beginning of a critical period for emerging political groups hoping to enter the national political arena.

According to the council, while political party registration remains an ongoing administrative process under the law, special requirements apply to organizations intending to contest the upcoming elections.

“The registration of political parties remains a continuous and ongoing administrative process,” the PPC stated in its order.

“Notwithstanding the continuous nature of registration, any entity intending to register as a political party specifically to participate in the 2026 General Elections must complete its registration on or before the absolute deadline of June 30, 2026.”

The announcement effectively gives aspiring political parties less than a month to finalize their registration and submit all required documentation. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE.