AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElections Watch: President Salva Kiir reaffirmed South Sudan will hold general elections in December 2026, saying the campaign will start in July and urging presidential hopefuls to declare early. Investment Push: The Juba Special Economic Zone says it is stepping up efforts to attract investors, holding talks with a U.S. firm on trade, infrastructure support and private-sector collaboration. Justice Access: UNDP and the Judiciary launched a 30-day mobile GBV and Juvenile Court at Juba Central Prison to clear backlogs and bring survivor-centered justice closer to communities. Security & Compliance: The National Security Service warned the public against unauthorised manufacture, sale, possession or wearing of NSS uniforms and insignia, citing risks of impersonation and public harm. Regional Politics: Parliament Speaker Joseph Paciko Ngere travelled to Tanzania for preparations for the EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games, aimed at boosting regional cooperation. Ebola Preparedness: The U.S. announced an extra $20 million (Ksh2.59bn) for Ebola preparedness in Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda and South Sudan, including surveillance, border screening and medical supplies. Humanitarian Trends: UNHCR reported global forced displacement fell for the first time in a decade, but 117.8 million people remain forcibly displaced worldwide.
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