AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEAC Trade Pressure: Uganda and Kenya urged South Sudan and Tanzania to remove roadblocks, levies, and other trade restrictions hitting EAC cargo trucks, after a Kampala meeting flagged 27 non-tariff barriers that are slowing regional commerce. Peace Deal Amendments Row: In Juba, USAP backed amendments to the 2018 R-ARCSS but warned against unilateral changes, calling for public hearings and inclusive signatory participation; meanwhile SPLM-IO and SSOA lawmakers boycotted parliament over the tabling process and the removal of opposition MPs, arguing procedures violate the peace framework. US Diplomatic Message: A senior US official told South Sudan that, despite flaws, the 2018 peace agreement remains the basis for the transitional government’s legitimacy—while stressing dialogue must be genuine. Regional Politics: Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for a new term, with African leaders attending. Local Human Stories: Aweil East authorities accused a self-proclaimed prophet of alleged trafficking of 245 children, after buses were intercepted. Culture & Media: Juba hosted Pojulu cultural festival events promoting unity, and South Sudan’s ICT ministry honored journalists for media excellence.
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