AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOil & Industry: Uganda named its blended crude grade “Pearl Sweet,” a step toward commercial production by year-end, with outreach to refineries and market talks now starting. Regional Trade & Investment: South Sudan was urged in Juba to speed up EAC commitments and use reforms like customs changes and the Nimule–Elegu one-stop border post to become an East Africa trade and investment hub. Humanitarian Pressure: IOM warned Bentiu and Malakal face a funding gap that could disrupt water, sanitation and flood protection for 187,000 displaced people. Food Crisis: UN agencies say the strongest El Niño in years is threatening hunger across East Africa and beyond, with millions already in acute need. Public Health: EU and Germany handed over a rehabilitated sports playground in Terekeka, while police urged communities to help curb tramadol and other drug abuse among children. Governance & Economy: Telecom operators were ordered to pay government revenue in cash, and Information Minister Ateny Wek Ateny dismissed circulating documents alleging a $15 million payment as fake. Security & Politics: Ateny also said alleged coup talk is “non-existent,” insisting President Kiir remains secure. Sports & Inclusion: SSFF pledged support for deaf football development nationwide.
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