AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElection & Governance: South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir fired the National Elections Commission chair, Abednego Akok Kacuol, and named Gabriel Bol Deng Majok as replacement, as the country heads toward the Dec. 22 vote; lawmakers also tabled amendments to the National Elections Act to align election rules with the Transitional Constitution, while the inter-party political dialogue was postponed to Sept. 24. Security & Conflict: Rival SPLA-IO factions clashed in Central Equatoria, and in Abyei at least 26 people were killed in market violence between Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities. Humanitarian Crisis: The World Food Programme warns “Super El Niño” is deepening hunger, with 7.8 million people facing acute food insecurity and funding gaps threatening more people by October. Health & Diplomacy: A Chinese medical team is treating patients at Juba Teaching Hospital using traditional methods like acupuncture and cupping. Infrastructure & Economy: MTN South Sudan expanded broadband coverage to 85% after upgrading 500+ network sites; the youth and sports minister also sought Turkish-Africa investment for sports facilities.
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