Central Banking & Revenue: The Bank of South Sudan governor, Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, ordered tighter monitoring of tax collection and remittance by commercial banks to improve transparency and accountability. Market Regulation: South Sudan’s Ministry of Trade launched the Competition and Consumer Protection Authority in Juba to curb monopolies, enforce pricing standards, and tackle unsafe products. Prices Squeezing Businesses: In Yei River County, retailers say soaring commodity prices are wiping out profits and are urging government action to stabilize the market amid currency pressure. Social Protection Payments: The Shabaka Maisha project reassured beneficiaries that delayed cash transfer cycles under the World Bank-funded SNSOP have not been cancelled and payments will be cleared. Local Governance Changes: President Salva Kiir reshuffled Upper Nile State leadership, replacing senior officials and county commissioners through new decrees. EU Support for Recovery: The EU ambassador visited Yei River County to assess recovery projects, including efforts to reopen Yei University and rehabilitate the electricity power station. Tourism Push: South Sudan is leveraging UNESCO’s new Boma-Badingilo World Heritage listing to boost tourism, wildlife conservation, and local jobs. Health & Education Pressure: A teacher criticized plans to recruit volunteer teachers, arguing the real fix is better pay and working conditions; meanwhile, public health funding and access remain a recurring concern. Drug Crackdown: Aweil police arrested 11 people and seized 14 cartons of tramadol in a targeted anti-drug operation. Food Security Threat: WFP warned El Niño could worsen hunger across East and Southern Africa, with South Sudan among countries already facing anticipatory response needs.