AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Preparedness & Health Security: South Sudan is stepping up border and public health readiness as the DRC Ebola outbreak spreads to two more provinces, raising fears of cross-border importation through trade and movement. Trade & Revenue: The South Sudan Revenue Authority is pushing urgent rehabilitation of the Juba–Nimule highway, saying potholes and delays are slowing truck traffic and tax collection. Customs Compliance: At Nimule, customs officials warned clearing agents against under-declaration and document fraud, threatening license withdrawal for offenders. Banking & Labour: The Bank of South Sudan dissolved its workers’ union after a staff sit-in, while employees dispute the move as unlawful. Drought Response: WFP and the government launched South Sudan’s first drought anticipatory action plan, delivering cash transfers and early warning support to over 65,000 people in Budi and Kapoeta North. Regional Transport Safety: Kenya’s EAC Affairs PS assured talks with South Sudan to improve security for Kenyan truck drivers along the Northern Corridor and reduce harassment. Oil Market Access: BB Energy secured three more South Sudan crude cargoes for August, September and November after easing restrictions tied to advance payments. Infrastructure & Corridor Finance: Coverage highlights how Dangote’s planned Lamu mega-refinery could anchor the LAPSSET corridor—if power, ports, roads and other links keep pace.
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