The Gazetted Act
The signed section 60 and any schedule would resolve whether the photographed wording became law.
ELECTIONS · ASSEMBLY COMPOSITION
How Many Seats Will South Sudan Elect?
A photographed amendment says 332 seats and adds 66 appointees. Official accounts also give a 270-seat figure. Which wording became law?
The photographed page allocates 50% of 332 seats to geographical constituencies, 35% to women’s lists and 15% to other lists, then calls for 66 presidential appointments. It does not explain how those appointments fit the stated total.
The NEC declared 102 geographical constituencies in December 2025 under the earlier legal framework. The signed and gazetted 2026 amendment is needed to settle the seat count and electoral method. Read the evidence and questions →
Parties Have Until 5 pm to Register Coalitions
The PPC requires a signed coalition agreement, leadership and candidate-selection rules, financing arrangements and an SSP 2 million deposit per coalition. Its PDF says Order No. 4/2026, while the accompanying webpage also displays No. 5/2026. Parties need written clarification. Election information →
South Sudan Advance 4–2 on Aggregate Despite Djibouti Defeat
The U-23 side lost Sunday’s second leg 2–1 after winning the first 3–0. The national football association says Senegal awaits in the next round. Read the result →
The 102 Constituencies
The NEC’s earlier declaration needs to be reconciled with the final geographical-seat allocation.
Who Chooses the 66?
The final law must clarify whether presidential appointments remain and whether they count within the chamber total.
I’m Broke Too!!
Artwork by Solongo · Editorial cartoon. View and share the cartoon →
Regional Security, Oil and Higher Education
Read the 4 October front page and Solongo’s editorial cartoon. Sunday archive →
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