Ebola & Cross-Border Trade: Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya says travel bans over the Bundibugyo Ebola strain are undermining transparency and slowing response, warning that intense movement between DRC, Uganda and South Sudan could fuel spread; he also flags no licensed vaccine yet and calls for faster, better-funded regional coordination. Regional Health Response: East African Community health ministers meet in an emergency virtual session to coordinate surveillance, labs, infection control and risk communication as suspected cases in DRC and Uganda top 1,100. South Sudan-US Sanctions: South Sudan rejects U.S. criticism of its political leadership and renews its call to lift UN sanctions and the arms embargo, arguing they hinder the 2018 peace deal and state-building. Aviation & Safety Oversight: South Supreme Airlines is not cleared to resume flights; the Civil Aviation Authority says it only allowed access to grounded assets while safety concerns remain unresolved. Business Climate: The Trade and Industry Ministry consults businesses on high taxation, FX instability, border/customs delays, unreliable electricity and counterfeit goods—collecting recommendations to improve the private sector environment. Mining & Community Rights: A Juba workshop warns weak mining regulation can drive environmental damage, displacement and livelihood loss, urging stronger community participation and safeguards. Oil Sector Reforms: A South Sudan oil executive profile highlights reforms aimed at boosting production and economic recovery.