Humanitarian Funding Crunch: UNHCR and WFP warn that 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan face a sharp cut in food and nutrition support as funding runs out, with final assistance for 240,000 most vulnerable refugees due to stop in September. Diplomacy & Regional Trade: The Horn of Africa Initiative’s trade facilitation roadmap validation meeting in Nairobi brought together Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan to agree priorities ahead of a ministerial meeting in Addis Ababa. Public Finance & Youth Jobs: South Sudan’s youth empowerment push gains momentum as Pakistan Embassy and the Youth Ministry develop a National Youth Support Programme for over one million young people via affordable, bank-delivered revolving financing. Transport Policy: South Sudan’s Transport Minister tables a new transport sector policy framework in parliament, covering regulation, infrastructure, safety, technology, inclusion and financing. Embassy Operations in Nairobi: South Sudan’s foreign ministry and embassy deny Nairobi closure claims, saying consular services were disrupted by a localized power outage, not rent arrears. Ebola Risk at Borders: DRC’s Ebola outbreak spreads to a sixth province, raising concerns about cross-border movement affecting South Sudan’s northern corridor. Security & Governance: EU envoy Pelle Enarsson says secure land rights and stronger natural resource governance are key to peace and conservation in South Sudan. Business & Skills: A TVET training center at Wed-wail refugee settlement will teach masonry, carpentry, bakery and cosmetics to refugees and host communities to support livelihoods.