AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAU Election Pressure: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South Sudan’s leaders to uphold the 2018 peace deal as December elections near, saying the Revitalised Agreement is the “paramount legal instrument” and warning that elections alone won’t secure peace. Inter-Party Dialogue: The Inter-Party Political Dialogue heard parties’ positions on December polls, with SPLM stressing consensus, freedom of campaigning, fair media access and funding, while SSOMA backed the scheduled vote. Civic Education Access: Caretaker ICT Minister Ateny Wek said SSBC will give equal access to parties and use the broadcaster mainly for civic and voter education. Security Restraint: CTSAMVM warned parties to exercise restraint and avoid moves that could worsen security, stressing freedom of movement and protection of civilian and humanitarian routes. Women’s Political Push: Women’s rights advocates urged South Sudanese women to contest and lead in the December 22, 2026 elections, calling for stronger cooperation and louder voices in decision-making. Regional Energy Spotlight: Kenya’s ground-breaking for Dangote’s $16bn Lamu refinery (700,000 bpd, 40 months) drew regional leaders, with the project framed as boosting industrialisation and energy security across East Africa.
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