AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSouth Sudan Elections: The National Elections Commission has set Dec. 22, 2026 for the country’s first post-independence general election, but warned of major gaps in legal clarity and funding, with the baseline cost put at $250 million. Trade & Investment: A Second National Trade Forum in Juba flagged weak infrastructure, multiple taxation, limited access to finance, low domestic production, and informal trade as key barriers, urging value addition and better competitiveness to cut import dependence. Digital Revenue Dispute: Crawford Capital denied claims it retains 75% of government revenues through digital platforms, saying it only builds and maintains systems under contract, amid sanctions scrutiny over alleged revenue diversion. Oil Finance Court Ruling: A London court extended an injunction blocking South Sudan from entering new oil prepayment deals until it settles obligations in a dispute with BB Energy. Hunger Risk: UN agencies warn acute hunger will worsen in 13 hotspots between June and November, naming South Sudan and Sudan among the most critical, driven by conflict, economic shocks, funding shortfalls, and El Niño risks. Youth & Migration: Youth Minister Atong Kuol urged young people to stay and build solutions at home, calling for a review of taxes that burden youth-owned businesses. Electricity for Business: YECO has started installing power poles in Yei, a move residents say could improve security, internet access, and local commerce.
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