African Union envoy and former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete said South Sudan appeared prepared for its planned Dec. 22 general election following a five-day visit to Juba, according to South Sudan's foreign ministry, Radio Tamazuj reported on June 23. However, the National Elections Commission, which set the election date, warned that legal inconsistencies, funding shortages and unresolved arrangements for internally displaced people and diaspora voting could undermine voter registration and broader logistical preparations.