Hunger Crisis Warning: UN agencies say South Sudan’s aid budget shortfall is pushing millions toward acute hunger, with 7.8 million people (55%) projected in IPC Phase 3 or worse as agencies ration support. Ebola Preparedness & Risk: Yei River County renewed Ebola readiness amid cross-border concerns, while DR Congo’s outbreak keeps spreading and WHO warns funding gaps are slowing the response. Public Sector Pay Pressure: Jonglei civil servants began receiving one month’s salary after nearly two years, but public calls are growing for at least six months to one year of arrears to be cleared. Trade & Revenue Push: South Sudan and Tanzania signed a customs cooperation deal to speed cargo movement via Dar es Salaam and strengthen the Dar es Salaam–South Sudan trade corridor. Elections Under Strain: Peace monitors warn funding shortages and insecurity could delay December 22 election preparations, as the Political Parties Council cites a major funding deficit. Reintegration Through Education: Torit Municipality enrolled 36 former teenage gang members back into school after they pledged to abandon violence. Regional Health & Funding: WHO says conflict and lack of funding in eastern DR Congo are hindering Ebola containment, with the response still far below required levels. Diplomacy & Business Links: Russia plans new diplomatic missions in four African countries, including South Sudan, as sanctions and fuel shortages reshape its Africa strategy.