Infrastructure & Trade: Renovation has started on the 110-kilometre road linking Majok-Yith-Thiou (border with Sudan) to Aweil East, with clearing agents contributing about SSP 20 million and works awarded to Ann Company Limited—aimed at restoring a key trade lifeline. Energy & Power: Government reiterated plans to build the Fula Dam to expand electricity beyond current low utilization, while the World Bank approved a $1.6bn regional programme to integrate Eastern Africa power grids and boost reliable supply for businesses and households. Finance & Banking: Stanbic/Stanbic Bank says it exceeded its sustainable trade finance target, disbursing Sh133bn across Kenya and South Sudan, supporting green building and solar projects. Skills & Jobs: The Labour Ministry and IOM signed an MoU to support vocational training for over 10,000 youth, targeting unemployment and labour-market needs. Transport & Health (Ebola): Kenya intensified Ebola screening for truck drivers moving goods across borders, using temperature checks and awareness to protect trade corridors. Regional Business & Connectivity: Seacom launched a high-capacity Nairobi–Kampala route to scale data services for telecom, finance and digital commerce. Security & Markets: Aweil traders report repeated armed robberies, including one incident where a shop was raided for cash and phones—raising costs and risk for small businesses. Humanitarian Economy (Refugees): South Sudan’s government and UN urged durable refugee solutions focused on self-reliance, economic inclusion and moving from camps to settlements. Public Health (Ebola): Africa CDC warned that despite improvements, operational gaps like contact tracing, insecurity and funding are undermining the DRC and Uganda Ebola response.