AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNile talks & peace push: Uganda’s Museveni met Egypt’s El-Sisi in Entebbe, agreeing to deepen cooperation on Nile water use, trade, fish farming and regional security, while both urged continued dialogue to cool conflicts across Sudan, South Sudan and the wider region. US pressure on South Sudan: Washington moved again with visa restrictions on South Sudan officials and sanctions tied to alleged obstruction of the 2018 peace deal and corruption involving Crawford Capital, drawing fresh calls for more targeted action. Government response: South Sudan’s ICT minister defended the Crawford Capital partnership as part of an e-services digital transformation plan, saying it follows official procedures. Regional business & tech: East Africa launched an EAC AI Alliance to coordinate AI in education and research, while Co-op Bank of Kenya reported record Q1 profit as regional firms chase growth despite tough conditions. Local governance & safety: Central Equatoria set a June youth convention in Juba; in Unity State, a truck crash near Leer killed a child and injured two. Humanitarian strain: Women at Juba PoC 1 face rising rape risks as sanitation breaks down and hygiene partners leave.
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