Peace Agreement Pressure: RJMEC urged South Sudan’s leaders to speed up implementation of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement as the country marks 15 years of independence, warning key reforms still remain undone. Elections Roadmap Debate: International partners say South Sudan’s parliament approved amendments to the 2018 peace deal without the required consensus, calling for dialogue with all signatories and warning the changes could undermine the transitional government’s legitimacy. Finance Accountability: South Sudan’s finance ministry is accused of blocking a $27.4m payment to hotels that hosted peace partners, despite presidential directives—raising fresh questions about government financial accountability. Cross-Border Consular Row: Kenya summoned South Sudan’s mission over the eight-month detention without charge of Kenyan Timothy Maina Nderi, denial of consular access, and attacks on Kenyan truck drivers. Regional Trade & Integration: South Sudan and Kenya agreed to boost EAC integration, including easier banking access for South Sudanese businesses and progress on the Nadapal Road project. Public Service Strain: Bank of South Sudan staff staged a sit-in over salary arrears, unpaid incentives, and access to earnings, while the central bank governor accused protesters of undermining the institution. Security in Jonglei: Jonglei authorities condemned the killing of Akobo County Commissioner James Kueth Makuach and others in an attack, with SPLM also condemning the violence and calling for dialogue over armed action.