Juba Airport Upgrade: President Salva Kiir inaugurated Terminal 3 at Juba International Airport, a 17-year project meant to modernize aviation services and lift travel standards. Fuel & Cost of Living: South Sudanese motorists and commuters report another fuel price jump—petrol up to SSP 18,500 in Juba and SSP 20,000 in Yambio, with black-market rates higher—pushing transport and food costs further. Digital Skills for Youth: In Yei River County, the Internet Society trained youth and community leaders over three days on responsible internet use, digital communication, and spotting misinformation—linking skills to education, jobs, and business opportunities. Oil Finance Pressure: A partial settlement involving BB Energy eases a London High Court bar on new oil-backed loans, but highlights how much the economy still depends on future crude sales to meet obligations. Workers’ Social Insurance Pushback: Oil-industry unions and other employers urged the government to pause NSIF Act 2023 implementation, saying the rollout lacks governance, transparency, and stakeholder consultation. Ebola Watch in the Region: Uganda began its 42-day countdown after discharging its last Ebola patient, while the DRC outbreak continues to worsen—keeping cross-border health preparedness a business risk for the region. Trade & Compliance Signals: FATF updated its monitoring lists, removing Algeria and Namibia while adding Bosnia and Iraq; South Sudan remains on the monitored list, affecting how financial institutions assess risk.