Ebola Watch: DRC’s Ebola outbreak has spread to a 6th province after a fatal case in Bas-Uele, raising alarms for cross-border movement affecting South Sudan and the Northern Corridor. Diplomacy & Security: South Sudan and Sudan signed a memorandum to restart and strengthen joint political, security and economic cooperation along their long border, after disruption from Sudan’s conflict. Embassy Update: South Sudan’s Nairobi embassy denied closure over rent arrears, saying consular services were briefly disrupted by a localized power outage from an electrical surge. Transport Policy: South Sudan’s Transport Minister tabled a new transport sector policy framework in parliament, aiming to improve regulation, infrastructure, safety, technology and service delivery. Trade & Regional Links: Kenya’s Northern Corridor faces fresh disruption as truckers pause cargo routes into DRC after killings of drivers, threatening flows through Mombasa. Charcoal Enforcement: In Uganda, 800 bags of impounded charcoal were distributed to Nwoya residents as authorities renew enforcement of a charcoal ban, including imports from South Sudan. Banking Signals: Kenya’s KCB and Co-op Bank posted strong half-year results, with profit growth driven by lending and improved asset quality—useful signals for regional finance sentiment. Youth & Peace: Mundri East youths marked International Youth Day calling for an end to violence and displacement tied to recurring cattle-related disputes.