AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElections Countdown: South Sudan’s National Elections Commission (NEC) has officially set December 22, 2026 as the general election date, saying the six-month legal notice requirement has been met, while also warning that key hurdles remain—especially funding, legal amendments, and security support. Voter Push: NEC Chairperson Prof. Abednego Akok Kacuol urged citizens to turn out, calling voting a constitutional right and asking media to help educate the public. Media & Civic Role: The National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) urged journalists to join civic education and public consultations as the country moves toward its permanent constitution. Conflict-Sensitive Reporting: The ICRC called on South Sudanese journalists to use survivor-centered, responsible narratives when covering sexual violence in conflict. Agriculture for Jobs: Kumuri General Trading Company is promoting commercial farming as a route to food security and economic recovery, with plans to expand maize production. Regional Spotlight: AfDB approved $180.62m to upgrade Uganda’s Arua Airport into an international gateway, boosting trade links to South Sudan and the DRC.
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