AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMartyrs’ Day & Political Tensions: South Sudan marked July 30 Martyrs’ Day with SPLM officials in Torit urging unity and rejection of violence, while National Salvation Front leader Gen. Thomas Cirillo Swaka accused President Salva Kiir and the SPLM of betraying the martyrs’ sacrifices. Elections & Transition Debate: Commentaries and political reporting renewed the fight over whether December 2026 elections should proceed now or only after key peace and civic conditions are met. Economic Shock & Governance Moves: President Kiir dismissed central bank governor Johnny Ohisa and named Addis Ababa Othow, as analysts link reshuffles to power consolidation amid oil revenue decline, inflation, and cash shortages. Trade Corridor Crackdown: A ministerial economic reforms committee ordered security agencies to stop intercepting trucks on the Juba–Nimule Highway for unofficial taxes, and also ordered release of over 4,000 trucks held at Nesitu checkpoint. Public Life & Community Support: Juba women were trained to make liquid soap to boost household incomes, and parliament debated a National Holidays Bill to clarify national and religious public observances. Security & Peace Implementation: CTSAMVM warned insecurity and restrictions on its movement are still undermining parts of the revitalised peace agreement as elections approach.
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