AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoScholarships & Youth: China’s embassy in South Sudan awarded scholarships to 36 University of Juba students, saying the program has now backed more than 100 learners and donated books to support research. Sports & National Pride: Juba National Stadium will host Egypt vs South Sudan in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers in September, with Egypt starting training camp on Sept. 17. Media Regulation: South Sudanese media houses are asking for dialogue with the Media Authority after a one-month deadline to renew expired operating licences, citing higher fees and tough economic conditions. Police & Misinformation: The National Police Service dismissed social media claims that recently retired senior officers were reinstated, calling the reports false. Refugees & Funding Pressure: Uganda’s relief minister urged refugees to consider voluntary return as humanitarian funding declines, noting Uganda hosts over 1.25 million refugees, many from South Sudan. Diplomacy & Cash Crunch: South Sudan’s embassy in Kenya said it was not closed, blaming a temporary technical issue linked to a cash crunch and earlier rent arrears reports. Health & Accountability: WHO warned that attacks on healthcare continue with no one held to account, including incidents reported in South Sudan.
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