AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOil Sector Update: South Sudan’s Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC) says crude output has jumped to 60,158 barrels per day, up from about 40,000 bpd, as production rises in Unity State blocks 1–4—prompting President Salva Kiir to urge stability in the fields and continued efforts to lift output. Urban Development: The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development announced a nationwide urban modernization initiative launching June 9, starting in Juba and expanding to other cities, coordinated with the World Bank. Mining Regulation: South Sudan’s Mining Minister told a visiting Sudanese gold investor that foreign firms must comply with national mining laws, safe practices, and rules aimed at transparency and community benefits. Ebola Preparedness (Regional): EAC health ministers agreed to harmonize Ebola surveillance and protective measures at airports, ports and land borders, with mobile labs deployed across partner states including South Sudan. Elections Admin: The Political Parties Council set June 30, 2026 as the final deadline for parties to register to contest the 2026 general elections. Business & Trade Finance: ITC and Equity partnered to unlock trade finance for coffee, leather and creative industries in East Africa, with potential spillovers for regional commerce.
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