AGP Executive Report

Public Health: South Sudan has validated new national immunization guidelines, replacing a policy last updated in 2009. The country has also opened its first cancer registry at Juba Teaching Hospital to track cases and guide care. Conflict and Displacement: Four weeks of fighting in Ruweng have killed 23 people and wounded 17. A local official says more than 100,000 people fled, while police sources confirm thousands were displaced. The clashes come ahead of the December 22 elections. Election Preparations: Inter-party talks have resumed in Juba to finalise resolutions, while Lakes State trained election officers for voter registration. Security and Trade: Two Ugandan truckers were shot dead on the road to Kapoeta, prompting their federation to demand answers and compensation. Energy Investment: African Energy Chamber chief NJ Ayuk is urging investors to explore South Sudan’s oil and power opportunities ahead of a Juba conference on November 24–25.

Public Health: South Sudan has opened its first cancer registry at Juba Teaching Hospital, moving from modelled estimates to recorded national data. The IARC estimated more than 8,000 new cases and over 5,000 deaths in 2024. Conflict and Displacement: Four weeks of fighting in Ruweng have left 23 dead and 17 wounded. The area’s information minister says more than 100,000 people fled; a police source confirmed thousands had left. Election Preparations: Political parties resumed dialogue in Juba on November 9 to finalise resolutions ahead of the December 22 vote, though some parties say the process cannot address wider grievances while Riek Machar remains detained. Road Security: Two Ugandan truckers were killed in an ambush while travelling to Kapoeta. Their federation is demanding answers, compensation and the return of the victims’ bodies. Climate Risks: A new projection estimates extreme heat linked to Super El Niño could cause 6,500 additional deaths in South Sudan between October and March.

Political Dialogue: South Sudan’s inter-party talks are set to resume in Juba to finalise resolutions and a joint communiqué ahead of the December election. Some parties have questioned the process while opposition leader Riek Machar remains detained. Conflict and Displacement: Four weeks of fighting between government and opposition forces in Ruweng have left 23 people dead and 17 wounded. Local officials say more than 100,000 people fled, while a police source confirmed thousands had left. Road Security: Two Ugandan transporters were killed in an ambush on the road to Kapoeta. Their drivers’ federation is demanding compensation and action to protect truckers. Public Health: South Sudan has opened its first population-based cancer registry at Juba Teaching Hospital, aiming to improve disease tracking and guide health planning.

Ruweng Clashes: Four weeks of fighting between government forces and opposition fighters have killed 23 people and wounded 17 in the north, with thousands displaced. A local official says more than 100,000 fled. The violence adds to tensions ahead of the December 22 elections. Road Security: Two Ugandan transporters were shot dead on the road to Kapoeta. Their drivers’ federation is demanding compensation and answers from South Sudanese authorities, as another security escort and a driver remain missing. Election Politics: Akot Lual Arech won the SPLM primary in Warrap with 275 of 279 votes, after three rivals boycotted over the committee’s refusal to hold a secret ballot. Health: South Sudan has opened its first population-based cancer registry in Juba. Officials say the country recorded 8,124 new cases and 5,128 cancer deaths in 2024, underscoring the need for reliable data to guide care. Energy Investment: Juba will host the South Sudan Oil & Power conference on November 24–25, bringing officials, investors and industry leaders together to discuss investment and partnerships.

Cross-border Security: Ugandan truckers are demanding compensation after driver Kawooya Jamiru was shot dead in South Sudan’s Kapweta area. His security escort and brother remain missing. Energy Investment: Juba will host the South Sudan Oil & Power conference on November 24–25, as the government seeks investment in oil, gas and electricity. Youth Sport: Refugee athletes from South Sudan and neighboring countries are making a historic Youth Olympic debut in Dakar, competing in judo, athletics and taekwondo. Peace and Elections: South Sudanese churches are mobilizing against online hate and misinformation as violence grows and uncertainty clouds the planned December 22 vote. Public Health: South Sudan has launched its first population-based cancer registry to guide care and planning; officials cite 8,124 new cases and 5,128 cancer deaths in 2024. Digital Finance: The central bank and telecom regulator have agreed to coordinate on cybersecurity and protect digital financial services.

Peace and Elections: Churches are working to counter online hate and misinformation as South Sudan faces rising tensions and uncertainty over the December 22 vote. The elections commission has urged journalists to use local languages and report accurately. Displacement Crisis: More than 1.3 million people have crossed from Sudan into South Sudan since the war began. Tearfund says pregnant women and mothers are giving birth with little food or shelter; one woman walked for three days before delivering twins. Health: South Sudan has launched its first national cancer registry in Juba. Officials cite an estimated 8,124 new cases and 5,128 deaths, and say the data should guide care and planning. Security: A nurse was critically wounded in a suspected revenge shooting at Cueibet County Hospital. In court, Riek Machar said disputes including stolen fishing nets triggered deadly clashes in Nasir. Digital Finance: The central bank and communications regulator have agreed to coordinate on cybersecurity and protect digital financial services. Abyei: Pakistan urged Sudan and South Sudan to pursue talks on the disputed area as UN peacekeepers face a November 15 mandate deadline and warnings of a new drone threat.

Public Health: South Sudan has opened its first population-based cancer registry at Juba Teaching Hospital, aiming to guide prevention, treatment and health spending. The health ministry reported 8,124 cancer cases and 5,128 deaths. Hospital Security: A nurse was critically wounded in a suspected revenge attack at Cueibet County Hospital after a patient died there. Digital Finance: The central bank and communications regulator signed an agreement to coordinate cybersecurity and protect digital financial services. Election Preparations: The elections commission urged journalists to provide accurate, impartial voter information in local languages ahead of the December 22 polls; it says 3,101 registration centres are planned. Humanitarian Crisis: Aid cuts could leave 150,000 displaced people in Bentiu and Malakal at risk of cholera and other diseases. Abyei: Pakistan called for sustained Sudan–South Sudan talks on the disputed area’s future, as UN officials warned drone attacks add a new security threat.

Healthcare: A nurse was critically wounded in a suspected revenge shooting at Cueibet County Hospital after a patient died; he was transferred to Rumbek for treatment. South Sudan also launched its first population-based cancer registry, after years without reliable national records. Officials cite estimates of 8,124 new cases and 5,128 deaths over five years. Elections: The elections commission urged journalists to use local languages and report fairly ahead of the December 22 vote, saying 3,101 voter registration centres are planned nationwide. Nasir Trial: Riek Machar told a Juba court that disputes over fishing nets, arrests and other incidents helped fuel deadly clashes in Nasir between 2021 and 2024, displacing civilians and destroying homes. Digital Finance: The central bank and telecom regulator signed an agreement to improve cybersecurity and protect mobile money and electronic transactions. Aid Crisis: Funding cuts could leave 150,000 displaced people in Bentiu and Malakal at greater risk of cholera and other diseases, MSF warned.

Health: South Sudan has opened its first population-based cancer registry at Juba Teaching Hospital, after years of relying on estimates from neighboring countries. WHO estimates the country recorded 8,124 new cases and 5,128 cancer deaths in 2024. Humanitarian Crisis: Aid cuts and the withdrawal of relief groups have left about 150,000 displaced people in Bentiu and Malakal at risk of cholera and other diseases because of reduced access to clean water, sanitation and healthcare. Elections: The National Elections Commission has delivered more than 13,000 voter registration books to states and administrative areas as preparations continue for December 2026 polls. Abyei Security: UN officials urged the Security Council to renew the peacekeeping mission’s mandate, warning that drone strikes and deadly clashes have added to threats in the disputed region, despite a 32% fall in recorded security incidents. Detentions: Kapoeta South’s youth association says two young men arrested by soldiers in Kapoeta remain missing.

Kapoeta Arrests: Two youths, including the county youth association chair, were reportedly arrested by soldiers at a hotel on October 30; their whereabouts remain unknown, the association says. Election Preparations: In Torit, an SPLM delegation promised aspirants freedom to campaign despite local rules requiring approval for public gatherings. Public Health: Aid cuts could leave about 150,000 displaced people in Bentiu and Malakal exposed to cholera and other diseases, MSF warns. UNICEF has delivered 50 tonnes of medical supplies to strengthen Ebola preparedness. Agriculture: UN peacekeepers in Bor are training farmers in crop production and poultry as drought worsens food shortages. Farmers in Morobo say poor roads, taxes and checkpoints are pushing them to sell produce across the Ugandan and Congolese borders. Digital Finance: South Sudan’s communications regulator and central bank have agreed to coordinate on fintech cybersecurity, consumer protection and oversight. Flood Protection: The government is advancing plans for a 94-kilometre dyke to shield communities in Jonglei from recurrent flooding.

Election Campaigns: An SPLM delegation in Torit says candidates must be free to meet supporters, despite local rules requiring approval for public gatherings; it urged authorities to protect aspirants. Humanitarian Crisis: MSF warns funding cuts put about 150,000 displaced people in Bentiu and Malakal at greater risk of cholera and other diseases as clean water, sanitation and healthcare decline. Regional Trade: A Ugandan citizen has taken South Sudan and Kenya to the East African Court of Justice, challenging restrictions on small businesses that allegedly target citizens of other EAC states. Ebola Preparedness: UNICEF has delivered 50 tonnes of medical supplies to South Sudan, including protective equipment, as the outbreak in neighbouring DRC worsens. Flood Protection: The government is planning a 94-kilometre dyke between Bor South and Twic East, with culverts and wildlife crossings to reduce flood risks while preserving water flows. Agriculture: Morobo farmers say poor roads, multiple taxes and checkpoints are driving them to sell produce in Uganda and DR Congo. Wildlife: GPS tracking shows millions of antelopes range far beyond South Sudan’s Boma and Badingilo parks, complicating conservation efforts.

Ebola Preparedness: UNICEF has delivered 50 tonnes of protective and infection-control supplies to South Sudan as the outbreak in neighbouring DR Congo exceeds 10,500 cases. Displacement and Health: MSF warns that funding cuts put about 150,000 displaced people in Bentiu and Malakal at greater risk of cholera and other waterborne diseases by reducing access to clean water and healthcare. Elections: Voter registration materials have arrived in Central Equatoria as preparations continue for December polls, though concerns about readiness persist. Farmers and Markets: Morobo farmers say poor roads, checkpoints and multiple taxes are pushing them to sell produce in Uganda and DR Congo instead of South Sudan. Flood Protection: The government is planning a 94-kilometre dyke to protect communities in Jonglei from recurrent flooding. Consumer Safety: Juba County officials seized expired food at Kuburi Haboba Market, citing unsafe storage and risks to public health.

Food Security: A regional analysis warns that worsening Middle East tensions could push more South Sudanese women and girls into food insecurity, with the projected increase equal to about 14% of the female population—the highest share among countries assessed. Regional Trade: The EAC is developing a cross-border payment system to cut reliance on the US dollar, but South Sudan is not yet connected; the bloc is also reviewing rules to lower roaming costs, a framework South Sudan has adopted. Oil and Infrastructure: PetroChina is exploring a 1,550-kilometre oil corridor through Ethiopia to Djibouti, which could give South Sudan an alternative export route. Health Preparedness: UNICEF delivered more than 50 tonnes of medical supplies to help South Sudan prepare for possible Ebola cases. Elections: The NEC delivered its first voter-registration materials to Central Equatoria as preparations for December’s polls continue, despite concerns about readiness. Western Equatoria: Authorities are seeking the release of eight MTN workers reportedly detained after an ambush while working on a fibre-optic project. Local Enterprise: A young farmer in Rajaf has grown a $700 start-up into a business employing 10 people, while a Juba pharmacist is bringing essential medicines closer to underserved communities.

Security: Western Equatoria officials are seeking the release of eight MTN workers reportedly detained by SPLA-IO forces after an ambush while they were working on a fibre-optic project. Election Preparations: The NEC delivered voter-registration materials to Central Equatoria ahead of the December 22 vote, but academics question whether the country is ready. A recruitment drive for 10,000 police officers has also raised fears of a security clampdown. SPLM Politics: Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin lost his party primary in Uror, ending his bid to represent the constituency in the National Legislative Assembly. Local Conflict: Clashes around a gold-mining area in Kapoeta South have killed soldiers and civilians, prompting authorities to engage communities as they try to restore calm. Community Life: In Rajaf, farmer John Ladu has grown a $700 start into a business employing 10 people, while a Juba pharmacist is bringing essential medicines closer to residents in Shirikat. The Derik Cultural Festival returns to the University of Juba from November 7, with organisers pledging to promote peace and unity through culture.

Election Preparations: The National Elections Commission has delivered the first voter-registration materials to Central Equatoria as South Sudan prepares for its planned December 22 vote. But University of Juba experts say legal, administrative and security gaps make the timetable doubtful. Kapoeta Clashes: Authorities say the situation is easing after deadly violence around gold-mining sites in Kapoeta South, where soldiers and civilians were killed and others wounded. The government says it is engaging communities to restore calm. Oil Security: Drone strikes set oil facilities ablaze in eastern Sudan, including near a pipeline carrying South Sudanese crude to the Red Sea coast. No disruption to exports was reported, but the attacks put vital infrastructure at risk. Health Alert: South Sudan is among six countries facing the highest risk of Rift Valley fever as heavy El Niño rains raise outbreak concerns. UN agencies urge stronger disease surveillance and preparedness. Child Health: A Chinese medical team is providing regular check-ups, treatment and supplies to children at a Juba orphanage, including teenagers who say its care has helped them stay healthy and continue their studies.

Türkiye Ties: South Sudan has asked Türkiye to extend visa-free travel to ordinary passport holders, saying it could boost trade, tourism and people-to-people links. Oil Exports: RSF drone strikes set oil facilities ablaze in Sudan’s Haya region, where a pipeline carries South Sudanese crude to the Red Sea export terminal. Election Concerns: Civil society groups and UN officials warn that political divisions, insecurity and unresolved preparations threaten December’s planned elections. Humanitarian Needs: Women and children displaced by violence in Tonj North are digging for water, while UN agencies warn that 650,000 refugees in South Sudan could soon lose food aid amid funding cuts. Health Risks: South Sudan is among the countries facing heightened Ebola and Rift Valley fever risks as regional outbreaks and climate-related threats intensify. Moscow Partnership: President Salva Kiir returned from the Russia-Africa Summit, where Moscow announced 40 scholarships for South Sudanese students and discussed closer trade ties.