AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoConstitution-Making: South Sudan’s National Constitutional Review Commission says public views gathered in Juba will form the basis of the first draft permanent constitution, stressing citizens must lead before experts write. Defense Diplomacy: A new U.S. Defense Attaché, Lt. Col. Stephen J. Karr, paid a courtesy visit to SSPDF headquarters, pledging continued military-to-military cooperation. Embassy Rumors: South Sudan’s embassies in Kampala and Nairobi both denied closure reports, citing misinformation, rent arrears/power issues, and technical problems. Football: The South Sudan Football Federation handed a lifetime ban to an unnamed individual accused of firing a handgun during unrest after the Super Cup final in Juba. Sports Safety: Central Equatoria temporarily suspended community sports tournaments in Juba after violent incidents at football grounds, pending investigations. Humanitarian Spotlight: World Humanitarian Day highlighted record danger for aid workers, with national staff bearing most attacks, including in South Sudan. Ebola Watch: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is described as moving at an unprecedented pace, with WHO warning it’s far from under control. Media & Regulation: South Sudan’s Media Authority faces pushback over a one-month license renewal deadline and concerns about costs and short notice.
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