AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoOil & Finance: BB Energy says South Sudan has awarded it three additional crude cargoes for August, September and November 2026, alongside a partial relaxation of London-court injunction limits so the country can accept advance payments to help repay outstanding amounts while talks continue on a long-term settlement. Infrastructure & Revenue: South Sudan Revenue Authority officials are pushing urgent rehabilitation of the Juba–Nimule highway after inspecting Nimule border operations, saying faster truck movement would speed customs clearance and increase tax collection. Currency Watch: A senior economic advisor warns the South Sudanese pound could hit 1,000,000 SSP per $100 by year-end if urgent measures aren’t taken, citing weak domestic production and rising dollar demand. Local Business Costs: Juba City Council has started consultations with hotels and catering businesses on proposed solid-waste fee changes, with reported increases that could raise operating costs. Food Security: WFP and the government launched the country’s first drought anticipatory action plan for Budi and Kapoeta North, targeting 65,000+ people with cash support and early warning messages to protect livelihoods before conditions worsen. Regional Energy Trade: Ethiopia and Kenya signed a new electricity supply deal to boost cross-border power trade and strengthen East Africa’s energy connectivity.
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