AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola & Travel Policy: The WHO urged countries to lift recent travel restrictions tied to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, after Canada introduced visa pauses and a 21-day self-isolation rule for arrivals from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan—while the outbreak continues to spread. US Visa Moves: The US temporarily halted visa services at its embassies in South Sudan, DRC and Uganda, citing Ebola risk; existing visas remain valid but new appointments are paused. Elections Deadline: South Sudan’s Political Parties Council set 30 June 2026 as the cut-off for parties to register to contest the 2026 general elections. Sanctions Pushback: The South Sudan government rejected US remarks at the UN Security Council and renewed its call to lift sanctions and the arms embargo. Education Results: The Ministry of General Education released 2025 CSE results, reporting an 80.7% overall pass rate. Media & AI: South Sudan’s Media Authority urged journalists to use AI responsibly, verify AI-generated content, and invest in newsroom skills and infrastructure. Trade Finance Deal: ITC and Equity Group signed an MoU to unlock trade finance for coffee, leather and creative industries across East Africa, with Equity banking subsidiaries including South Sudan.
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