Judiciary Support: UNMISS donated laptops, registry books, and court forms to South Sudan’s judiciary in Juba, aiming to fix long-running record-keeping shortages and improve case registration. Youth Jobs: The Labour Ministry and IOM signed an MoU to train and support over 10,000 young people with vocational skills and pathways into employment. Elections Watch: President Salva Kiir told the AU that elections will be held in December 2026, while Jakaya Kikwete said he is assessing readiness with the NEC, political parties, and constitutional bodies. Cabinet Reshuffle: Kiir moved Justice Minister Michael Makuei Lueth to parliamentary affairs and appointed Dr Wek Mamer Bol as the new justice minister. Social Insurance Fight: A new committee of employees says it will challenge the Labour Ministry in court over mandatory NSIF remittances before key systems are in place. Energy & Connectivity: The World Bank backed Eastern Africa grid integration with a $1.6bn programme, while Seacom launched a high-capacity Nairobi–Kampala route to boost regional digital services. Oil Dependence Debate: As oil exports resume, questions remain about South Sudan’s vulnerability to a single export route and the need for diversification. Food Security: UN agencies warned acute hunger could worsen in 13 hotspots, including South Sudan, as funding gaps and climate shocks bite. Inflation Pressure: A global inflation ranking put South Sudan at 58.21% (with older data), underscoring persistent cost-of-living strain. Deportation Case: A Vietnamese man deported to South Sudan under the US “third country” removals was repatriated to Vietnam after months in detention.