AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoForestry & Livelihoods: A new report warns South Sudan’s forests and woodlands are shrinking fast—fuelwood, charcoal, farming expansion and livestock pressures are driving annual forest loss of about 1.5–2%, threatening jobs, ecosystems and household energy security. Fintech Growth: Optasia says H1 revenue jumped 58% to $185.3m, with Micro Financing Solutions (MFS) up 84% and new deployments including South Sudan helping momentum. Oil Pricing: Uganda plans to price its Pearl Sweet crude against Platts Dated Brent, with first cargo loading expected in December 2026—an important signal for regional crude benchmarks that South Sudan’s blends are often compared with. Banking Stability: Kenya’s central bank proposes tighter rules for “too big to fail” lenders, potentially limiting expansion and new products to curb systemic risk. Women’s Economic Support: A new women’s centre opened in Aweil West to provide training, business support and gender-based violence prevention, funded by EU and Germany. Governance & Rights: UN experts warn violence and impunity in South Sudan are endangering civilians and undermining the democratic transition.
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