AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEritrean Independence Celebrations in Juba: Nationals in Juba marked the 65th anniversary of Eritrea’s armed struggle for independence at the Eritrean Embassy on 1 September, with speeches calling for stronger organization and a cultural performance by students from the Eritrean community school. SPLM-IO Leadership Tension: In Unity State, SPLM-IO governor Dhoal Koryom Lingling says the suspension of acting chairman Oyet Nathaniel was ordered directly by detained SPLM-IO leader Riek Machar, adding Oyet remains a member and could return if he accepts the decision. South Sudan Elections Update: President Salva Kiir assented to Constitutional Amendment No. 13, delinking the permanent constitution-making process and the national population census from the December 2026 polls to keep voter registration on track. Basketball Spotlight: The Ministry of Youth and Sports cancelled the planned Victory Celebration for the Bright Stars in Juba, despite the team’s recent wins as they push toward the 2027 FIBA World Cup. Media Training Boost: MTN, the University of Johannesburg and the African Editors’ Forum welcomed the first cohort of the MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme, including South Sudanese media practitioners. Sudan Conflict Spillover: Reports from Sudan’s South Kordofan say clashes tied to SPLM/N-Al Hilu and RSF allies killed at least 21 people, while UN-backed investigations warn foreign support networks are fueling violence and drone attacks.
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