AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRussia–Africa Ties: In Moscow, President Salva Kiir called for stronger economic ties with Russia and urged investment in South Sudan’s agriculture, oil, mining and tourism sectors. Election Concerns: With the December 22 vote approaching, RJMEC says key peace and security tasks remain unfinished, while civil society groups warn conditions are not in place for credible, inclusive elections. The UN has also warned of a risk of wider conflict. Charcoal Trade: South Sudanese officials deny that authorised charcoal and timber harvesting in Central Equatoria is helping rebels, disputing claims raised by Ugandan authorities. National Mourning: Kiir declared mourning for Joseph Lagu, the liberation leader who helped negotiate the 1972 peace deal that ended Sudan’s first civil war. Power Link: A $267 million project to import electricity from Uganda could strengthen South Sudan’s power supply.
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