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Coverage dated September 22, 2026 to September 23, 2026

South Sudan president dissolves transitional government ahead of long-delayed elections

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan President Salva Kiir dissolved his country’s transitional government, removing his deputies and introducing a caretaker administration ahead of elections on Dec 22. The changes outlined in an executive decree were announced on state television Tuesday night.

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  1. Al Jazeera

    South Sudan’s Kiir dissolves government ahead of first national elections (opens Al Jazeera)

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    President's move clears hurdles to long delayed election and raises concern he can now wield unchecked power.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    South Sudan president dissolves transitional government ahead of long-delayed elections (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan President Salva Kiir dissolved his country’s transitional government, removing his deputies and introducing a caretaker administration ahead of elections on Dec 22. The changes outlined in an executive decree were announced on state television Tuesday night.

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