Africa-Press – South-Sudan. The Council of Ministers have endorsed amendments to the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement during an extraordinary session on Tuesday, December 23. These changes strategically delink the permanent constitution-making process and the national census from the peace accord’s immediate requirements.
President Salva Kiir led a meeting where the Cabinet approved changes, allowing the government to proceed with the 2026 general elections using the 2011 Transitional Constitution as the governing framework.
This decision follows a unanimous agreement reached by the Presidency and political party leaders on December 17, marking a unified commitment to holding general elections in 2026.
The most critical outcome of this endorsement is the strategic “delinking” of several complex processes from the immediate requirements for the upcoming polls.
By decoupling the permanent constitution-making process, the national population census, and housing data from the electoral timeline, the government has cleared a path for a more feasible transition.
Under this new framework, the government will utilize the 2011 Transitional Constitution (as Amended) as the supreme legal authority to guide the political process, ensuring that the absence of a permanent constitution does not hinder the democratic schedule.
In addition to these constitutional reforms, the Cabinet passed vital resolutions focused on the welfare of civil servants and the stability of the national economy.
The session established a mandate for the Ministry of Finance to prioritize the timely payment of salaries and arrears for all public sector employees and organized forces.
These resolutions emphasize the government’s commitment to improving the livelihoods of its citizens while maintaining essential funding for health, education, and social services during this transitional period.
To ensure these amendments and the national budget receive immediate legal authorization, President Salva Kiir has ordered an extension of the current parliamentary session.
Following a high-level meeting with the Speaker of the National Assembly, Jemma Nunu Kumba, and the Speaker of the Council of States, Mary Ayen Mijok, it was confirmed that the legislature will take a brief break for the Christmas holidays before resuming sittings on January 5, 2026.
This extension allows lawmakers to prioritize the ratification of the peace accord amendments and the finalization of the national budget early in the new year.
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