Daily Circular

Posted on Wed 12 August 2026 in

The Daily Circular — 12 August 2026

The political landscape in Nigeria remains tense, with multiple developments surrounding the upcoming Osun governorship election. On one hand, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its allies are accused of treating the contest as a war, potentially leading to violence and bloodshed Vanguard News …


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South Sudan’s first election won’t be perfect – but another delay could be even riskier

Posted on Mon 03 August 2026 in South Sudan • Tagged with south-sudan, elections, salva kiir, riek machar, south sudan elections, governance

Jan Pospisil

South Sudan is expected to hold an election on 22 December 2026, the first in the country’s history. It’s already been postponed twice, in 2022 and 2024.

A great deal is being said and written about whether or not there should be an election. But, having …


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