Elections & Governance: South Sudan’s cabinet approved constitutional changes to let December 2026 elections proceed under an amended transitional constitution, while the UN and RJMEC warned the country is still not ready due to unresolved legal, political and security gaps. Political Dialogue: The NDM and UPA both urged inclusive dialogue, with NDM calling for consensus-building before rushing polls and UPA pushing for talks outside the country under neutral mediation. Local Administration: Central Equatoria Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony reshuffled leadership in the Local Government and Law Enforcement ministry. Trade & Transport: South Sudan and Kenya discussed steps to operationalize South Sudan’s Naivasha dry port, aiming to cut cargo clearance delays and storage costs. Infrastructure Finance: A ministerial economic reforms committee backed rehabilitating the Juba–Nimule highway using non-oil revenue and ordered fuel quality testing and review of fuel-marking PPPs. Education & Human Capital: The education ministry launched teacher professional development modules with Oxfam support. Humanitarian & Security: UK Ambassador David Ashley urged stronger protection for aid workers as arrests over forced elopement of schoolgirls were reported in Twic County and police continued anti-tramadol raids in Aweil. Development Snapshot: UNDP’s 2025 Human Development Index put South Sudan at 0.388, among the lowest globally.