South Sudan
Presidential rivals Kiir and Machar set to put off landmark polls again

South Sudan's first vice president, Riek Machar, and president, Salva Kiir, in 2019.
South Sudan's first vice president, Riek Machar, and president, Salva Kiir, in 2019. © STR/EPA/Newscom/MaxPPP
Barring a dramatic turn of events, South Sudan's main political foes are likely to once more postpone the general election rescheduled for the end of the year. Reasons cited include delays in institutional reforms, insecurity and an economic crisis. [...]
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