AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBasketball Spotlight: South Sudan’s Bright Stars opened the 2027 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifiers window with an 81-71 win over Guinea in Tunisia, leaning into pace, spacing and outside shooting under coach Royal Ivey. Sports Schedule: FIBA Africa released the full 2027 qualifiers schedule, with South Sudan set to face Guinea and other Group E rivals across the August 27–30 window. UN Security: Two Ethiopian UN peacekeepers were killed and seven wounded in a Jonglei ambush, with South Sudan calling for a joint investigation. Public Health & Travel: The US Embassy in Kenya issued an Ebola-related health alert for travellers denied boarding, directing them to contact a dedicated DHS help email. Money & Reform: Bank of South Sudan officials met a British ambassador to push digital payments, while a key question remains: will faster transactions also mean stronger oversight? Local Governance: Lakes State governor Gen. Madhang Majok Meen swore in a new cabinet, commissioners and culture/youth sports leadership. Immigration Update: South Sudan paused a “Silence Search” operation to check foreign credentials pending wider coordination with security and diplomatic authorities. Arts & Talent: Brizzy De Dancer says he’s preparing for Britain’s Got Talent Series 20 and has been invited to an organizer meeting ahead of auditions.
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