AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElections & Peace Agreement: President Salva Kiir signed amendments to the 2018 R-ARCSS that delink the permanent constitution and national census from elections, clearing the legal path for December 2026 polls, as youth leaders also urged full implementation of the peace deal and more youth representation ahead of voting. Political Tensions: SPLM-IO accused Kiir and the ruling SPLM of setting up to rig the December elections, pointing to arrests and legal changes. Governance & Planning: The Ministry of Finance began consultations for South Sudan’s 10-year development plan (2026–2036), gathering state and administrative leaders to shape a long-term economic framework. Higher Education Policy: The Higher Education Minister vowed to ease tax and accreditation hurdles for private universities after stakeholders complained about multiple taxes and slow accreditation processes. Food Security & Climate Resilience: The AfDB approved a $9.3m grant for solar water systems, flood management, and climate-smart farming training in Ethiopia and South Sudan, while a UN report flagged worsening hunger hotspots including South Sudan. Health Crisis: Ebola continues to surge in eastern DRC, with reports of over 1,000 deaths, and Switzerland pledged more Ebola aid, including support for containment efforts reaching South Sudan.
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