Aviation & Infrastructure: President Salva Kiir inaugurated Juba International Airport’s Terminal 3, a 17-year project meant to modernise air travel with new passenger lounges and facilities, and to boost trade and connectivity. Oil & Finance: A partial settlement with BB Energy eased a London High Court bar on new South Sudan oil-backed loan deals, temporarily freeing the government to pursue fresh financing while highlighting how much public finances still depend on future crude output. Cost of Living & FX: The South Sudanese Pound’s slide is pushing up prices in Juba, with residents reporting higher transport and food costs as traders struggle to restock. Fuel Prices: Motorists and commuters across the country decried another fuel price surge, with petrol hitting SSP 18,500 per litre in Juba and SSP 20,000 in Yambio, squeezing transport fares and basic goods. Labour & Social Protection: Oil-industry and other workers’ unions urged the government to pause the National Social Insurance Fund (NSIF) rollout, saying compulsory contributions are being implemented without adequate governance, transparency, and systems. Regional Trade & Transport: South Sudanese refugees in Uganda welcomed progress on the Laropi Bridge project, expected to improve transport and trade after ferry breakdowns disrupt livelihoods. Digital Economy: The EAC moved to make cross-border online shopping safer and more trusted by tackling legal and regulatory gaps for e-commerce. Public Health & Cross-Border Risk: Uganda began a 42-day countdown to be declared Ebola-free after discharging its last patient, while the DRC outbreak continues to worsen—keeping regional preparedness high. Governance & Compliance: FATF updated its monitoring lists, removing Algeria and Namibia while adding Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iraq, a reminder that financial compliance rules can quickly affect business risk.