AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy Prices & Policy Talks: A high-level South Sudan delegation led by ICT and Postal Services Minister Ateny Wek Ateny is in Kenya for government-to-government talks on rising energy prices, with discussions involving petroleum officials and a mandate under the Economic Reforms Committee. Digital Payments Regulation: The Bank of South Sudan has started a five-day stakeholder workshop to validate the National Payment System Bill, 2025, aiming to regulate mobile and electronic payments and strengthen secure, stable transactions. Fuel Quality Control: South Sudan’s Economic Reforms Committee resolved that all imported fuel must be re-certified through marking, dipping and testing to curb substandard petroleum and protect consumers. EAC Governance: Cabinet reviewed South Sudan’s 10-year EAC membership and backed a proposal to elect EALA representatives through the Transitional National Legislative Assembly. Trade & Markets: An economist urged regular market surveys, saying the dollar has been relatively stable around SSP 7,500, affecting pricing and purchasing decisions. Humanitarian Pressure: The UN reports 36 humanitarian workers killed in South Sudan this year, with major access incidents rising and over 420,000 people displaced in the first half of 2026. Security & Crime: Juba police arrested eight suspects, including three women accused of trafficking and selling a child for SSP 3.5 million.
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