South Sudan President Kiir says election to be held on schedule

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South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit. PHOTO | AFP

South Sudan President Salva Kiir says the country’s elections will run on schedule, potentially providing certainty around the timelines of the country’s transition but raising a new storm with his rivals.

President Kiir expressed frustrations that he is tired of the transition government because there are too many vice presidents (five from various rival factions), making it a cumbersome government in the world.