AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Spillover Risk: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has now killed 438 people and confirmed 1,406 cases, with the virus reaching Kisangani and spreading beyond Ituri into North and South Kivu—raising fears for cross-border transmission to Uganda and South Sudan. Public Finance Pressure: South Sudan’s Political Parties Council says a 60% funding deficit is slowing key election preparations, with less than 40% of operational election funds reaching its accounts. Peace Implementation Watch: CTSAMVM warns recurring ceasefire violations, delayed security reforms, and chronic funding gaps are undermining the 2018 peace deal and transition planning. Border Trade Boost: South Sudan and Ethiopia agreed to strengthen cross-border trade and security, committing to implement the Border Trade Protocol and curb illegal trade. Civil Service Pay Update: Government says civil servants’ salaries and organized forces’ pay are being processed in phases, with some ministries and states already receiving at least one month. Telecom/Business Leadership: South Sudan’s telecom regulator adjusted mobile tariffs amid forex woes, while regional business news highlights MTN’s Jerry Soko appointment as CEO of MTN Eswatini. Regional Business & Security: Reports also flag insecurity affecting Kenyan truck drivers on the Juba–Nesitu corridor, threatening trade flows.
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