AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRussia Ties: President Salva Kiir returned to Juba after Moscow talks, where Russia announced 40 scholarships for South Sudanese students and the two countries signed a trade and economic cooperation agreement. A proposed transfer of Petronas oil interests to Russia’s Zarubezhneft drew condemnation from opposition leader Deng Bol, who called the deal illegal. Election Watch: South Sudan plans to vote on December 22, but voter registration is due to start in early November, leaving little time to build a national register, prepare ballots and organise polling amid displacement and uncertainty over electoral law. Climate Preparedness: The UK has committed $2.8 million to help communities in Jonglei, Unity and Upper Nile prepare for forecast floods and drought, including through early warnings and cash assistance. National Mourning: South Sudan is mourning liberation figure Joseph Lagu, who died at 94; President Kiir declared a national mourning period.
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