AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Finance: South Sudan’s communications regulator and central bank signed an agreement to strengthen fintech cybersecurity, protect consumers and share data. Separately, the Bank of South Sudan announced a new foreign-exchange auction for eligible commercial banks. Farm Trade: Morobo farmers say poor roads, multiple taxes and checkpoints are driving them to sell produce in Uganda and the DRC rather than Juba, raising concerns about the costs facing local agriculture. Small Businesses: A Ugandan citizen has challenged Kenya and South Sudan at the East African Court of Justice over alleged restrictions on foreign nationals operating small businesses, including roadside stalls and small shops. Oil Exports: PetroChina is exploring a proposed pipeline corridor through Ethiopia to Djibouti, which could offer South Sudan an alternative route to international markets. Regional Connectivity: South Sudan is among six EAC states implementing the bloc’s roaming framework; proposed revised rules could lower cross-border call and data costs.
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