AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPolitical Transition: President Kiir signed an amendment clearing the legal path for December elections, removing links to constitution-making and the national census, and urged voters to register in large numbers while keeping the peace agreement intact. Dialogue & Youth: A NAS leader, Gen. Thomas Cirillo, rejected the current transition as “aborted” and pushed his own transition proposals, while youth forums in Juba called for inclusive elections, full R-ARCSS implementation, youth representation, and economic reforms. Ebola Watch: Ebola in DR Congo and Uganda has now killed over 1,000 people, with officials warning the outbreak is still spreading; Switzerland, the African Development Bank, and WHO partners are scaling support, including for testing and cross-border containment that includes South Sudan. Economy & Governance: The Finance Ministry began consultations for a 10-year South Sudan Development Plan (2026–2036), and the government ordered businesses to pay taxes and customs charges in cash to ease liquidity strain. Regional Cooperation: Uganda and South Sudan started joint border bilateral meetings in Arua to tackle trade, security, and customs/immigration issues.
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