AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUNESCO World Heritage: UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee meets in Busan to vote on sites threatened by war or climate change, with South Sudan’s Boma–Badingilo grasslands and woodland savannahs expected to be listed as threatened. Fuel Crisis Relief: South Sudan’s government says fuel prices will drop after an agreement with Somali traders, from SSP 18,000 to SSP 14,800 per litre, and expects 200 fuel trucks next week to ease shortages. Elections and Rights: Catholic bishops warn of a looming constitutional crisis around the December 2026 elections, urging full implementation of the 2018 peace deal. Press Freedom: Journalists in Juba call for stronger protection for media ahead of the polls, warning that censorship and intimidation could damage election credibility. Cybercrime Law: South Sudan begins implementing the Cybercrime and Computer Misuse Act, 2026, with critics fearing it could be used to suppress dissent. Jonglei Tensions: SPLM-IO demands withdrawal of SPLM-IG administration from three Jonglei counties, alleging abuses against the Lou Nuer community. Education Expansion: President Kiir directs creation of two new public universities and renames the University of Northern Bahr el Ghazal to the University of Aweil. Economy Watch: Analysts warn the South Sudanese pound’s depreciation is deepening the cost-of-living crisis. Infrastructure: President Kiir inaugurates Terminal Three at Juba International Airport. Football Development: SSFF President Francis Amin Michael meets FIFA’s Gianni Infantino to expand football development, including plans for a Women’s Premier League. Public Commemoration: The culture minister urges peaceful Martyrs’ Day observance despite a budget shortfall.
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