AGP Executive Report

Humanitarian Water Crisis: IOM warns 187,000 displaced people in Bentiu and Malakal could lose clean water, sanitation, drainage and flood protection from November due to a USD 8.35 million funding gap, raising risks of cholera and diarrhoea. Health & Education Access: Fashoda County (Upper Nile) received a newly built health facility and school in Gulbany and Nyigiir Bomas, funded by the World Bank with IOM support, to improve community access to basic services. Water Scarcity & Hygiene: In Terekeka’s Rijong Payam, women report walking up to three hours for water, with dry-season shortages forcing reliance on traditional post-birth cleaning and worsening hygiene. Tobacco Control Push: South Sudan is gathering national stakeholders in Juba to build support for ratifying the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, aiming to strengthen laws and protect children and youth. Agriculture Skills for Jobs: Upper Nile University plans to overhaul its agriculture curriculum toward practical, business-focused training through a partnership with Premium Agro Consult, including digital farming and demonstration farms. Charcoal & Forest Pressure: In northern Uganda, UPDF distributed seized charcoal to communities—raising the hard question of whether such “free” relief can curb the illegal trade driving forest loss. Early Rainfall Preparedness: IGAD’s October–December 2026 rainfall forecast urges early action across the Horn, highlighting major implications for farming, water, health and infrastructure. Wildlife & Heritage Spotlight: UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee session in Busan highlighted South Sudan’s first-time inscription, adding momentum for protecting natural and cultural sites amid the climate crisis.

Climate & Disaster Preparedness: IGAD’s October–December 2026 rainfall forecast flags higher-than-normal wet conditions for parts of the Greater Horn, urging early action to protect farms, water, health, and infrastructure. Water Access & Hygiene: In Terekeka’s Rijong Payam, women report walking hours for water, with dry land and long distances worsening pregnancy and post-birth hygiene. Health & Community Services: Fashoda County (Upper Nile) received new health and school facilities to improve access to basic services for children and communities. Agriculture & Jobs: Upper Nile University is overhauling agriculture training with Premium Agro Consult, pushing practical, business-focused learning and digital farming skills. Drought Resilience: South Sudan calls for more direct drought financing as overlapping droughts, floods, and land degradation keep hitting the same regions. Food Security & Nutrition: Japan pledges about USD 2.2m to WFP for lifesaving nutrition support for malnourished women and children. Waste & Public Health: Juba City Council warns residents against dumping rubbish on roads, saying it creates health and environmental risks. Wildlife & Heritage: UNESCO highlights South Sudan’s first World Heritage listing amid a wider push for more inclusive protection of sites. Security & Displacement: Families displaced near the South Sudan–Uganda border seek urgent food, healthcare, and education after clashes.

Drought & Land Degradation: South Sudan’s agriculture minister urged global partners to scale up direct, accessible drought financing as overlapping dry spells, floods, and land degradation keep disrupting crops, livestock, and livelihoods. Water & Health: In Terekeka, women in Rijong Payam say they walk hours for water, struggle with hygiene after childbirth, and face higher risks during pregnancy and delivery. Waste & Urban Health: Juba City Council warned residents against dumping rubbish on roads and public spaces, saying it creates health and environmental risks and that collection trucks are already operating across quarter councils. Food & Nutrition Aid: Japan pledged about USD 2.2 million to WFP to support lifesaving nutrition for malnourished women and children in hard-hit South Sudan communities. Public Health Systems: WHO says South Sudan still relies too much on family blood donors, with low voluntary non-remunerated donations putting patients at risk. Security & Peacekeeping: The AU condemned attacks on UNMISS patrols in Jonglei that killed Ethiopian peacekeepers, calling for investigations and prosecutions. Agriculture Education: Upper Nile University is overhauling its agriculture curriculum with Premium Agro Consult, pushing practical, business-focused training and digital farming skills. Petroleum Sector: A new undersecretary for petroleum in South Sudan is set to push higher production, better recovery from ageing fields, and more domestic refining.

Climate Risk Prep: IGAD’s ICPAC forecast warns of wetter-than-normal October–December rains across parts of the Horn, urging early action to protect farms, water supplies, health, and infrastructure. Agriculture & Jobs: Upper Nile University is overhauling its agriculture curriculum with Premium Agro Consult, pushing practical, business-focused training and digital farming to steer graduates toward agribusiness. Hunger & Nutrition: Japan pledges JPY 350 million (about USD 2.2m) to WFP for lifesaving nutrition support for malnourished women and children in hard-hit South Sudan counties. Water Access: In Terekeka’s Rijong Payam, women walk hours for water, with dry land and limited well options worsening hygiene and pregnancy risks. Drought Financing: South Sudan calls for scaled-up direct drought financing as overlapping droughts, floods, and land degradation disrupt crops and livestock. Health System Pressure: WHO says voluntary blood donations remain low, leaving facilities dependent on families and putting patients at risk. Clean Cities: Juba City Council warns residents against dumping rubbish on roads, citing health and environmental dangers and promising legal action. Security & Peacekeeping: The AU condemns attacks on UN peacekeepers in Jonglei, calling for investigations and prosecutions.

Hunger & Nutrition: WFP welcomed Japan’s JPY 350 million (about USD 2.2m) to support lifesaving nutrition for over 38,000 vulnerable women and children, including treatment for 14,000 pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and girls and preventive support for 24,000 mothers and young children in hard-hit areas. Water & Climate Impacts: In Terekeka, women in Rijong Payam say they walk up to three hours for water as dry land and shrinking water sources worsen hygiene and health risks, especially around pregnancy and childbirth. Land Degradation & Drought Finance: South Sudan urged global partners to scale up direct, accessible drought financing at UNCCD COP17, warning that overlapping droughts, floods, and land degradation are disrupting crops and livestock and deepening food insecurity. Public Health & Blood Supply: WHO says South Sudan still relies heavily on family and replacement blood donors, with voluntary non-remunerated donations low, threatening timely care for childbirth bleeding, severe anemia, trauma, and surgery patients. Waste & Urban Health: Juba City Council warned residents against dumping rubbish on roads and public spaces, saying it creates health and environmental risks and that collection trucks are already operating across quarter councils. Security & Peacekeeping: The AU condemned attacks on UN peacekeepers in Jonglei, calling for investigations and prosecutions as UNMISS deploys a quick reaction force. Elections & Diplomacy: South Sudan summoned ambassadors of Germany, Japan, Norway, and the US over a joint statement urging inter-party dialogue and accountability ahead of December elections, with the government calling it “inappropriate and divisive.”

Water & Health: In Terekeka’s Rijong Payam, women say they walk up to three hours for water, and the dry season leaves families struggling with hygiene after childbirth—raising fears of illness and deaths. Drought & Land Degradation: South Sudan’s agriculture minister urged global partners to scale up direct, accessible drought financing as overlapping droughts, floods, and land degradation disrupt crops and livestock. Food Security: WFP warns food cuts could hit about 240,000 vulnerable refugees after September and around 180,000 internally displaced people from October, at a time when acute hunger and child malnutrition are already high. Public Health Systems: WHO says South Sudan still relies too much on family blood donors, with voluntary non-remunerated donations low, threatening timely care for childbirth bleeding, trauma, anemia, and surgery patients. Environment & Cities: Juba City Council warned residents against dumping rubbish on roads, saying it creates health and environmental risks and that waste collection is already running across all quarter councils. Elections & Stability: Ahead of December polls, South Sudan’s foreign ministry summoned Germany, Japan, Norway, and the US over a joint statement it called divisive, while also calling for a peaceful electoral environment. Wildlife & Conservation: Training continues to expand wildlife ranger capacity to tackle poaching in Badingilo National Park. Peacekeeping Safety: The AU condemned attacks on UN peacekeepers in Jonglei, calling for investigations and prosecutions.

Water Access & Climate Pressure: In Terekeka’s Rijong Payam, women say they can walk up to three hours for water as land dries in the dry season, forcing some to move closer to wells during pregnancy and making hygiene after childbirth harder. Peace & Security for Civilians: The AU condemned deadly attacks on UN peacekeepers in Jonglei, calling for investigations and prosecutions as UNMISS deploys quick response to secure areas. Waste & Urban Health: Juba City Council warned residents that dumping rubbish on streets is a crime, citing health and environmental risks and pointing to shift-based collection across quarter councils. Drought Financing & Land Degradation: South Sudan’s agriculture minister urged global partners to scale up direct drought funding at UNCCD COP17, warning that drought and floods overlap in the same season and are degrading farmland and grazing areas. Health System Strain: WHO says voluntary blood donations remain low, leaving facilities dependent on families and putting patients at risk, especially during childbirth emergencies. Wildlife Protection: Badingilo National Park graduated 50 wildlife rangers after training to tackle poaching and protect habitats around the Great Nile Migration Landscape. Food Security Funding Gap: WFP warned food assistance could be cut for vulnerable refugees and internally displaced people if funding is not secured soon. Breastfeeding Rates: UNICEF-linked data says only about 71% of mothers exclusively breastfeed for six months, with calls for support during World Breastfeeding Week.

Drought & Land Degradation: South Sudan’s Agriculture Minister Clement Juma Mbugoniwia urged global partners to scale up direct drought financing for fragile, conflict-affected states as prolonged dry spells, floods, and worsening land degradation disrupt crops and livestock. Food Security: WFP warns food assistance could be cut for the most vulnerable—240,000 refugees after September, and 180,000 internally displaced people from October—raising fears of deeper hunger and asset loss. Health & Blood Supply: WHO says voluntary non-remunerated blood donations remain low, leaving hospitals dependent on families and replacement donors, putting patients at risk during emergencies. Environment & Public Health: Juba City Council cracked down on illegal rubbish dumping, warning it can trigger health and environmental risks and threatening legal action. Wildlife Protection: Badingilo National Park graduated 50 wildlife rangers after two months of training to strengthen anti-poaching and habitat protection around the Great Nile Migration Landscape. Elections & Governance: As December polls near, foreign diplomats were summoned over calls for inter-party dialogue and accountability, while police training in Wau prepares for a more secure electoral environment. Peacekeeping Safety: The AU condemned attacks on UN patrols in Jonglei that killed two Ethiopian peacekeepers and injured seven.

Peace & Security: The AU condemned a deadly attack on a UNMISS patrol in Jonglei that killed two Ethiopian peacekeepers and injured seven, urging an immediate investigation and prosecution. Humanitarian Access: South Sudan’s government also called for partners to help maintain peace ahead of December elections, while separate coverage warns that attacks on peacekeepers and humanitarian workers threaten civilians and aid delivery. Elections & Dialogue: Germany, Japan, Norway and the US urged urgent inter-party dialogue and an end to violence; South Sudan summoned their ambassadors over a statement it called “inappropriate and divisive.” Waste & Public Health: Juba City Council warned residents against dumping rubbish on streets, saying it creates health and environmental risks and could lead to legal action. Blood Safety: WHO says voluntary non-remunerated blood donations remain low, leaving hospitals dependent on families and putting patients at risk. Wildlife Protection: Badingilo National Park graduated 50 wildlife rangers after training to tackle poaching and protect habitats. Climate Resilience: South Sudan’s agriculture minister called for more direct drought funding and early-warning systems combining forecasts with emergency support. Food Security: WFP warns food assistance cuts could hit 240,000 vulnerable refugees after September and 180,000 internally displaced people from October. Land & Transport: The transport ministry says it’s building a policy framework to turn South Sudan into a regional logistics hub, including progress on the LAPSSET corridor.

Waste & Public Health: Juba City Council warned residents that dumping rubbish on streets is a crime, citing health and environmental risks, and said waste collection trucks now operate across all 57 quarter councils. Blood Safety: WHO says South Sudan still relies heavily on family and replacement blood donors, with voluntary non-remunerated donations low (7.6–34%), warning that unstable supplies can cost patients their lives. Food Security: WFP warns funding cuts could end food assistance for about 240,000 vulnerable refugees after September and for around 180,000 internally displaced people from October, deepening acute hunger. Climate & Drought Resilience: Agriculture Minister Clement Juma Mbugoniwia urged more direct drought funding for fragile states at UNCCD COP17, highlighting early warning systems and community land restoration. Wildlife Protection: Badingilo National Park graduated 50 wildlife rangers after two months of training to tackle poaching and protect habitats around the Great Nile Migration Landscape. Transport & Environment Link: The transport ministry says it is building a policy framework to turn South Sudan into a regional logistics hub, including progress on the LAPSSET corridor. Nutrition: UNICEF-linked data for 2025 MICS shows only about 71% of mothers exclusively breastfeed for the first six months, as World Breastfeeding Week 2026 calls for better support.

Food Security & Funding: WFP warns food aid could be cut for about 240,000 vulnerable refugees after September and for roughly 180,000 internally displaced people from October, at a time when 7.8 million people face acute hunger in South Sudan. Wildlife Protection: Badingilo National Park graduated 50 wildlife rangers after two months of training to strengthen patrols and crack down on poaching, supporting conservation of the Great Nile Migration Landscape. Climate & Drought Resilience: Agriculture Minister Clement Juma Mbugoniwia urged more direct drought funding for fragile states, pushing early-warning systems that link forecasts with emergency support and community land restoration. Security for Aid & Civilians: South Sudan’s government and UN leaders condemned a deadly ambush on a UNMISS convoy in Jonglei that killed two Ethiopian peacekeepers and injured seven, with calls for investigations and accountability. Governance & Elections Environment: Foreign Minister James Pitia Morgan summoned ambassadors from Germany, Japan, Norway and the US over a joint statement urging inter-party dialogue, an end to violence, and better public revenue use ahead of December elections. Water & Ecosystems (Regional): Conservationists urged UNESCO heritage protection for Lake Victoria, citing pollution, wetland loss, invasive species, illegal fishing, deforestation and climate change.

Diplomatic Tensions Ahead of Elections: South Sudan summoned the ambassadors of Germany, Japan, Norway and the United States over a joint statement urging leaders to restart inter-party dialogue, reject violence and improve accountability ahead of December elections. Peace and Security for Civilians: The government also renewed calls for regional and international partners to support a peaceful electoral environment, as UNMISS condemned a deadly ambush on its convoy in Jonglei that killed two Ethiopian peacekeepers and injured seven others. Climate Risk and Drought Funding: Agriculture Minister Clement Juma Mbugoniwia urged more direct drought financing for fragile states at UNCCD COP17, saying South Sudan is shifting from emergency response toward early warning and better preparation. Wildlife Protection Push: Badingilo National Park graduated 50 wildlife rangers after two months of training to strengthen anti-poaching patrols and protect the Great Nile Migration Landscape. Transport and Environment Link: The Transport Minister vowed to turn South Sudan into a regional logistics hub, citing plans for trade corridors and transport bills—an agenda that will shape land use, routes and environmental pressures. Child Protection Policy: The Ministry of Labour began reviewing and validating South Sudan’s National Child Labour Policy with partners, aiming to curb hazardous work and expand education access.

Wildlife Protection: South Sudan’s Badingilo National Park graduated 50 wildlife rangers after two months of training, aiming to strengthen patrols and crack down on poaching and the bushmeat trade. Climate & Food Security: South Sudan’s Agriculture Minister Clement Juma Mbugoniwia urged more direct drought funding for fragile states, warning the country is hit by both severe floods and prolonged drought affecting over 7 million people. Peace & Safety for Aid: UNMISS reported two Ethiopian peacekeepers killed and seven injured in a Jonglei ambush, while South Sudan’s government promised prosecution of those behind the attack. Governance & Security: The Economic Reform Committee ordered a reduction of security personnel at Mabil checkpoint to curb illegal checkpoints and unauthorized fees on the Juba–Bahr el Ghazal highway. Transport & Environment Link: The Transport Minister said South Sudan is building a legal and policy base to become a regional logistics hub, including progress tied to the Lamu Port–South Sudan–Ethiopia corridor. Policy on Children: The Ministry of Labour began reviewing and validating South Sudan’s National Child Labour Policy with partners, focusing on ending hazardous work and improving education access. Water Access: Egypt-backed SOMBA solar groundwater station commissioned at the University of Juba targets safe drinking water for tens of thousands.

Drought & Funding: South Sudan’s Agriculture Minister Clement Juma Mbugoniwia urged global leaders to boost direct drought funding for fragile, conflict-affected states, pushing for early warning systems and better preparation as floods and droughts have hit over 7 million people. Peace & Dialogue: Germany, Japan, Norway and the US called for urgent, authentic inter-party dialogue and an end to violence as political competition, linking peace to accountability and conditions for private investment. Transport & Trade: The Transport Minister vowed to turn South Sudan into a regional logistics hub, outlining policy work and transport bills, and stressing corridors like LAPSSET to strengthen trade routes. Security & Environment Protection: The Economic Reform Committee ordered a reduction of security personnel at Mabil checkpoint to curb illegal checkpoints and fee-taking that disrupt trade. Wildlife & Anti-Poaching: Fifty wildlife rangers graduated after two months of training at Badingilo National Park to strengthen patrols against poaching and bushmeat trade, supporting the Great Nile Migration Landscape’s UNESCO status. Water Safety: A report highlights how solar groundwater stations can still fail households if water quality and access aren’t reliable, using Egypt-financed Juba university water as a case study. UN Security: UN chief and South Sudan officials condemned an ambush on a UNMISS convoy in Jonglei that killed two Ethiopian peacekeepers and injured seven, warning such attacks may amount to war crimes. Lake Victoria Conservation: Calls grew for UNESCO heritage protection for Lake Victoria as pollution, wetland loss, invasive species, illegal fishing and climate change threaten biodiversity and livelihoods. Child Protection Policy: The Ministry of Labour began validating South Sudan’s National Child Labour Policy with partners to reduce hazardous work and expand education access. Elections Readiness: An African Union pre-election mission arrived to assess preparedness for December 2026 polls and discuss challenges with South Sudan’s foreign ministry.

UN Security & Accountability: South Sudan promised to track down and prosecute attackers behind a deadly ambush on a UNMISS convoy in Jonglei on Aug. 24, killing two Ethiopian peacekeepers and injuring seven others; the UN chief warned such attacks may amount to war crimes. Wildlife & Anti-Poaching: Fifty wildlife rangers graduated after two months of training at Badingilo National Park, aiming to expand patrol coverage and crack down on poaching and the bushmeat trade. Water & Public Health: Egypt-backed SOMBA solar groundwater stations were commissioned in Juba, targeting safe drinking water for tens of thousands—highlighting how “access” must also mean safe, affordable supply. Lake Victoria Conservation: Calls are growing for UNESCO heritage protection for Lake Victoria as pollution, wetland loss, invasive species, illegal fishing, and climate change strain the shared freshwater ecosystem. Climate Shocks & Food Security: El Niño-linked drought is worsening hunger risks across the Greater Horn, with Sudan’s crisis deepening as rainfall drops. Local Infrastructure & Environment: Juba’s Konyo-Konyo Market could be redeveloped into a modern commercial hub to tackle congestion, waste, drainage, hygiene, and fire risks. Roads & Livelihoods: Reporting warns the deteriorating Juba–Nimule road is slowing trade and raising costs, choking supplies that many communities depend on.

Wildlife Protection: South Sudan’s Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism has graduated 50 rangers after a two-month training at Badingilo National Park, with patrol and anti-poaching skills aimed at cutting illegal wildlife trade. Security for Civilians & Aid: The UN strongly condemned an ambush on a UNMISS patrol in Jonglei’s Pajut area that killed two Ethiopian peacekeepers and injured seven others, warning attacks on peacekeepers may amount to war crimes. Climate & Food Risks: El Niño-linked dry conditions are worsening hunger in Sudan, with below-average Nile-region rainfall expected to hit farming and food supplies—an outlook that raises alarms for South Sudan’s own weather-linked vulnerability. Water & Public Health: Egypt-financed solar groundwater stations are being commissioned in South Sudan, including SOMBA at the University of Juba, as communities still face the gap between “having water” and having safe drinking water. Governance & Environment Policy: The Ministry of Labour, with partners, is validating South Sudan’s National Child Labour Policy to reduce hazardous work and protect children’s access to education. Local Infrastructure: Juba’s Konyo-Konyo Market could be redeveloped into a modern commercial hub, targeting congestion and poor waste and hygiene conditions.