AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElection Watch: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged Salva Kiir to address political, security and logistical hurdles to South Sudan’s planned December 22 vote. The National Election Commission says voter registration should begin in the coming weeks, while Northern Bahr el Ghazal residents say they want elected leaders to deliver roads, hospitals and schools beyond Juba. Trade Tensions: Juba County Commissioner Kalisto Lado denies ordering foreigners to leave, but says they should quit small-scale retail and focus on wholesale and larger investments. Uganda has urged South Sudan to protect lawful businesses, raising concerns about regional trade ties. Infrastructure and Business: Rehabilitation has begun on the long-delayed Magwi–Palotaka–Palwar road, expected to help farmers reach markets. The government is also discussing the reopening of MTN mobile-money services amid calls for better digital access. Health Crisis: South Sudan’s trauma wards are struggling to cope with casualties from renewed fighting, while Ebola hotspots near the border with the DRC heighten concern over cross-border spread.
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