AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTelecom Costs: South Sudan’s National Communications Authority approved a phased telecom tariff adjustment from 26 June to protect operators from forex strain, with an extra charge of about SSP 70 per minute on top of baseline rates. Food Security: The UN warns South Sudan’s food crisis will worsen through late 2026 as drought risks rise, displacement continues, and humanitarian funding falls—early impacts already include people moving from Kapoeta toward Kenya. Ebola Watch (DRC spillover risk): Africa CDC reports the DRC Ebola outbreak has hit 1,274 confirmed cases and 360 deaths, with healthcare worker infections rising to 96; the outbreak has spread to a fourth province, Haut-Uele, bordering South Sudan. Regional Finance: An EAC lawmaker warns South Sudan’s EAC debt could rise to about $24m if annual contributions aren’t settled, after a summit waived half of arrears. Health Funding (US–South Sudan): The US and South Sudan finalized a three-year health cooperation deal worth $166m to strengthen services and outbreak response, including cold-chain and salary payment benchmarks. Higher Education Debate: University of Juba leadership is again under scrutiny after a public exchange over “degrees without skills,” reigniting concerns about graduate job readiness.
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