Cybersecurity & Rights: South Sudan has started enforcing its Cybercrime and Computer Misuse Act, with the government saying it will protect digital infrastructure and support the December 2026 elections, while critics warn it could be used to curb free speech. Digital Economy: The National Communication Authority has begun work on a National Spectrum Management and 5G Strategy to improve connectivity, attract investment, and strengthen cybersecurity. Energy Investment: The African Energy Chamber says it will keep pushing South Sudan as a frontier energy destination after a high-level visit to support reforms across the oil value chain. Macroeconomy & Prices: An analyst warns the South Sudanese pound’s depreciation is deepening the economic crisis by lifting the cost of imported essentials like food, fuel, and medicine. Aviation & Trade Facilitation: President Salva Kiir inaugurated Terminal 3 at Juba International Airport, calling it a “positive signal” for safer, more efficient air transport that can boost trade and tourism. Local Revenue & Services: Juba City Council passed the Property Tax Bylaw 2026 to strengthen the legal basis for collecting property taxes and funding roads, waste management, and sanitation. Trade Integration: AfCFTA officials urged South Sudan to fast-track ratification so businesses can access a wider continental market. Humanitarian Pressure: A bishop appealed for urgent aid for displaced people after renewed violence along the South Sudan–Uganda border. Food Security & Nutrition: Central Equatoria’s gender director praised Koneta Hub’s UNICEF-supported nutrition work in Yei, reaching over 3,000 malnourished children. Regional Context: The EU banned purchases of Sudanese gold, aiming to cut funding for Sudan’s war economy.