South Sudan Elections Under Fire | Johannesburg News

South Sudan’s president just pulled a major move—ousting the head of the electoral commission just three months before the country’s first election. The 71-year-old former chair, Abednego Akok Kacuol, was removed without explanation and replaced by Gabriel Bol Deng Majok, his former deputy. This isn’t the first time elections have been delayed since independence in 2011, often due to unresolved peace deals—but this shake-up is especially risky. Experts warn it could derail voter registration and preparations, while legal experts question whether the removal followed proper procedures under the National Elections Act. The UN is sounding the alarm, urging open dialogue and safeguards to prevent further conflict as the nation edges toward a fragile transition. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/africa/2026-09-16-south-sudan-president-fires-head-of-electoral-body-months-before-countrys-first-election/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fcdfa8adc5078406 Report issues to [email protected].