Ebola & Cross-Border Trade: WHO chief Tedros praised Uganda’s Ebola response but urged easing border restrictions, warning they hurt the economy as DRC cases rise and travel rules tighten across the region. Mining & Regulation: Central Equatoria Governor Emmanuel Adil approved new draft mining regulations to license and monitor artisanal mining, with tighter environmental oversight. Banking & Co-ops: Co-operative Bank of South Sudan hosted a Northern Bahr el Ghazal forum to strengthen co-operatives for food security, market access and jobs, tied to IFAD/UNDP support. Youth, Jobs & Food Security: Farmers in Yei River County renewed calls for tools, storage and transport support to boost production amid rising food insecurity, while the Yei commissioner pushed for fair employment practices and local youth inclusion. Governance & Data: UNDP and AfDB handed over 72 computers to government institutions to improve economic governance and evidence-based policymaking. Urban Business Compliance: A lawyer demanded police and Juba City Council summon hotel and nightclub owners over reports of minors entering venues, citing a decree banning under-18 entry. Infrastructure: Wau airport upgrade kicked off with a new control tower and terminals expected in 7–8 months, alongside radar and air-traffic checks. Energy & Trade Links: Japan received its first crude shipments from Alaska and South Sudan since Strait of Hormuz disruptions, highlighting how global shipping shocks can reshape regional supply chains.