AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMedia & Governance: President Salva Kiir swore in a new South Sudan Media Authority board, urging professionalism, accuracy, and responsible media freedom while warning social media users against hate speech and misinformation. Youth Protection: Yei residents welcomed a ban on children under 18 entering discos and nightclubs, saying it could curb drug abuse, crime, and violence linked to youth delinquency. Elections Watch: Peace monitors say South Sudan’s December 2026 election preparations may slip due to funding shortages and insecurity, even as the Political Parties Council reports 39 registered parties and a binding code of conduct. Church Dispute: The Presbyterian Church of South Sudan declared its 35th General Assembly illegal, saying the 34th assembly’s mandate runs until December 2028. Health & Community: A free cleft surgery mission in Juba completed its first operation, with plans to expand corrective surgeries and train local healthcare workers. Digital Culture: Ghanaian creator Kwadwo Sheldon was shortlisted among Africa’s top digital storytelling voices for 2026, alongside South Sudan’s Nyma Tang. Sports (World Cup): Free viewing guides for World Cup Round of 32 circulated as South Sudan’s football campaign and regional fans stayed locked in.
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