Fuel Relief Measures: South Sudan expects fuel prices to drop after a deal with Somali traders, cutting pump costs from about SSP 18,000 to SSP 14,800 per litre, with 200 fuel trucks due next week to ease shortages. Election Readiness: The National Elections Commission says it has appointed commissioners in nine states and is close to completing deployment, but warns funding gaps, insecurity and logistics still threaten the December 2026 timetable. Cybersecurity Push: Government has started implementing the Cybercrime and Computer Misuse Act, 2026, saying it will strengthen digital security ahead of elections, while critics fear vague rules could curb online speech. Investment & Oil Revival: The African Energy Chamber backs South Sudan’s reform drive to attract new capital across the oil value chain, as officials seek clearer rules and incentives to revive production and downstream projects. Youth & Peacebuilding: IGAD and the South Sudan National Youth Union will hold a Juba youth forum on peace, security and the economic future, aiming to boost youth participation in the democratic transition. Martyrs’ Day Observance: The culture ministry urges peaceful candlelight remembrance on 30 July despite a lack of a state budget for official celebrations. Regional Health Curbs: Canada and the U.S. tightened Ebola-related border measures in response to the DRC outbreak, raising concerns they could slow humanitarian response and specialist deployment. Higher Education Expansion: President Kiir ordered two new public universities (Yei and Kuajok) and renamed the University of Northern Bahr el Ghazal to the University of Aweil. Finance & Trade Context: The EAC pushed its single-currency target to 2031, aiming to deepen trade integration across member states.