AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCurrency Pressure: 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, after the black-market rate climbed to about 700,000 SSP per $100 this week. Central Banking: Bank of South Sudan staff resumed work after a union engagement led to a 10-day suspension of a sit-in over unpaid allowances, including arrears for 2025 and part of 2026. Drought Response: WFP and the government launched South Sudan’s first drought anticipatory action plan in Budi and Kapoeta North, targeting 65,000+ people with cash support and early warning messages to protect livelihoods before hunger worsens. Local Security Spending: Lakes State’s new police commissioner started a 30 million SSP renovation drive for police facilities, using personal funds to fix dilapidated headquarters and county stations. Independence & Unity Push: Independence Day coverage focused on calls for peace, unity, and a credible democratic transition, with citizens urging leaders to prioritize reconciliation and economic recovery. Regional Trade Links: Kenya renewed its push for the Lamu Port–South Sudan–Ethiopia transport corridor, tying infrastructure to jobs and regional value chains.
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