Africa Food Show (Kenya): The 4th Africa Food Show (19–21 Aug, KICC Nairobi) will bring 200+ exhibitors and 6,000+ trade buyers, with South Sudan among participating national pavilions, spotlighting agri-food trade and investment. Electricity for trade: Nimule Electrification Project in Eastern Equatoria has connected 400 customers after launch by SSEC and Conex Energy, aiming to boost reliable power for businesses and services. Refugee food funding crunch: UNHCR and WFP warn South Sudan’s 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers face severe hunger as funding gaps threaten September food support for the most vulnerable 240,000. Returnees from Sudan: About 200 South Sudanese stranded in Sudan’s White Nile (Kosti) have started a voluntary return journey to Western Bahr el Ghazal, with more expected. Governance and pay pressure: An MP in Aweil North says he will back President Kiir only if salary arrears are cleared ahead of December 2026 elections. Women in peacebuilding: UN Women and UNESCO launch a three-year initiative to boost women’s participation in peacebuilding and decision-making in Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el Ghazal, linking economic resilience to conflict prevention. Capital markets compliance (regional): Nigeria’s SEC orders capital market firms to cut correspondent banking and restrict dealings tied to North Korea and Iran under FATF-linked anti-illicit finance rules.