AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTrade & Livelihoods: Uganda and South Sudan discussed easing cross-border trade, with President Museveni citing annual Ugandan exports of about $700 million and urging progress on the Juba–Nimule road, electricity links, border security and a one-stop border post. FAO says commercialising livestock could boost incomes and growth. Election Watch: The UN warns disinformation could erode trust in South Sudan’s December 22 elections and is backing a coordination platform to address harmful narratives. Security: Civil society activist Edmund Yakani says clashes between rival SPLA-IO factions threaten civilians and urges dialogue; Western Equatoria’s governor has also called on armed groups to return home ahead of the vote. Machar Trial: Riek Machar told the special court his trial is linked to a failed attempt to replace the 2018 peace deal with the Tumaini proposal, and described the case as politically motivated. Infrastructure & Business: The government has ordered a fresh design for a section of the Juba–Rumbek road after finding communication gaps among project teams. Manufacturers in Juba meanwhile warn rising city charges and levies are adding to business costs. Regional Finance: Bank of South Sudan Governor Addis Ababa Othow called for more EAC cooperation, technology-sharing and investment in infrastructure, energy and financial services.
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