AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElection Preparations: South Sudan’s army says service members seeking office in the December 22 elections must resign before campaigning. The elections commission says voters without national IDs or passports can register using identity certificates from local chiefs. Information and Freedoms: A new IGAD-, AU- and UN-backed workshop aims to establish a platform against hate speech and disinformation, while safeguarding free expression. Separately, Save the Children’s country director Chris Nyamandi has reportedly been held since October 8 after authorities accused him and a colleague of discussing politics; the organisation has not publicly commented. Security: Lakes State’s caretaker governor says calm has returned after clashes between Pakam and Kuei communities killed 60 people and injured 78. Civil society groups warn communal violence is worsening and accuse influential politicians and military officers of fuelling it. Economy and Services: South Sudan’s finance minister and central bank governor met the IMF in Bangkok to discuss reforms and election preparations. The World Bank is also exploring support for urban development in Juba, while 40 health facilities are receiving laboratory equipment to expand local testing.
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