Oil Transparency Push: A South Sudan civil society leader welcomed higher crude output to 174,000 barrels per day, but warned that transparency must go beyond production figures to include how much revenue is earned. Budget & Security Spending: The Economic Cluster endorsed a 2026/27 budget of Shs11.335 trillion, with priorities including agriculture for food security plus mining and livestock support, alongside broader resilience plans. Cash Crunch Hits Schools: Private schools in Central Equatoria say a liquidity shortage is trapping money in banks, limiting exam preparation, utilities, and printing. Humanitarian Alarm in Jonglei: Save the Children warns hunger is worsening in Jonglei as families survive on leaves and water lilies, with violence disrupting aid and education. Politics & Elections: Opposition leader Dr. Lam Akol returned to Juba from medical treatment in Jordan, saying his party is ready for December elections if civic space and a clear timetable are guaranteed. Civil Society Curbs: The Relief and Rehabilitation Commission ordered registered associations to refrain from political activities, stressing neutrality under the NGOs Act. Ebola Preparedness: Kenya’s doctors’ body issued urgent Ebola guidance to isolate suspected cases immediately and heighten clinical vigilance. Cross-Border Rights Concern: A South Sudanese man abducted in Nairobi has been deported to Juba and held in military detention, raising fears of forced return and calls for access to family and legal counsel.