AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoElection Readiness: South Sudan’s NEC received an extra US$6 million for civic and voter education ahead of the December 2026 general elections, though watchdogs say it’s still a small share of the full election budget. Public Finance & Service Delivery: A government forum heard complaints that approved ministry budgets are delayed after officials are told of “new priorities” from the Office of the President, raising fears over weakened operations for civil servants. Banking Liquidity: CEPO’s Edmund Yakani says many workers can’t withdraw salaries because banks report “no cash,” forcing people to accept partial payments or travel repeatedly. Governance & Justice: A legal expert reiterated that legal aid and court access should not depend on income, pointing to constitutional guarantees. Peace Implementation: UNMISS convened a two-day citizens’ dialogue in Rumbek on the AU C5+ peace agenda and election preparations. Housing & Urban Growth: Central Equatoria signed a partnership with Ethiopia’s Federal Housing Corporation to boost housing and infrastructure in Juba. Ebola Watch: Israel ordered airlines to deny boarding to travelers linked to Ebola-affected countries, while the DRC reported rising Ebola cases and deaths. Youth & Violence: An opinion piece warns that unemployment, poverty, and conflict trauma are pushing more young people into gangs and violence.
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