AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoElections & Governance: South Sudanese citizens are split on whether the country is ready for the December 2026 general elections, with concerns over end-of-rainy-season road conditions for transporting election materials even as others say the key is political will and timely funding. Constitutional Path: The debate follows the signing of the 13th Constitutional Amendment Bill into law, which delinks elections from the permanent constitution-making process and the national population census. Aid Dependency: Vice President Taban Deng Gai urged communities to end reliance on humanitarian food aid, saying dependency on relief since 1983 has weakened farming participation, especially among youth. Security & Borders: UNMISS handed over a new reservoir in Terekeka meant to reduce farmer-herder conflict by easing pressure on water and grazing. Regional Context: South Sudan’s CAF campaign also drew attention as Al Ghazal Wau were thrashed 7–1 by Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars, leaving a tough return-leg task. Environment & Heritage: Boma and Badingilo national parks’ UNESCO World Heritage status is expected to boost conservation support for migratory birds.
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