South Sudan’s Kiir dissolves government ahead of first national elections

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dissolved the transitional government and appointed a caretaker administration as the country prepares for its first national elections. The decree ended a power-sharing arrangement established under a 2018 peace deal, raising concerns about Kiir's increased power. Elections, initially expected in 2022, have been postponed twice and are now scheduled for December 22.