AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Watch: New modelling says the DRC’s fast-growing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has a high chance of reaching South Sudan, as cases top 1,000 and response efforts lag. Public Health Tech: India’s Air Suvidha 2.0 rolls out a contactless passenger health self-declaration portal as WHO flags high-risk spread to neighboring countries, including South Sudan. Media Freedom: South Sudan’s Speaker’s office withdrew a directive pushing media houses to use official portraits of Speaker Joseph Ngere Paciko after journalists raised concerns about editorial independence. Local Governance: Eastern Equatoria Governor Louis Lobong Lojore announced two new administrative areas—Jie and Ngauro—to close service gaps and bring government closer to communities. Culture & Sports: CES launched a 5-kilometer peace and development race in Juba ahead of July 12, aiming to unite youth through sport. Heritage Spotlight: South Sudan submitted the Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape nomination to UNESCO for World Heritage listing, with review expected in July. Refugee Football: The Refugee World Football Championship in Birmingham featured a South Sudan team among 20 nations, celebrating sport as a bridge for displaced communities.
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