Central Banking Shake-up: President Salva Kiir has fired Johnny Ohisa Damian as Governor of the Bank of South Sudan and reappointed his predecessor, Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, as central bank governor, amid cash shortages and soaring inflation. Elections & Peace Readiness: The UN says South Sudan’s National Elections Commission has launched nationwide civic and voter education, while RJMEC warns peace implementation is at a critical stage as December 2026 elections approach; a Catholic bishop also cautions that preparations like civic education and monitoring are still missing. Revenue & Borders: Government and Lobong administration are harmonising tax collection at the Nimule border to cut leakages and clarify national vs state revenue mandates. Telecom for Growth: Youth in Maiwut and Kauto are calling for expanded mobile network coverage, saying weak connectivity is hurting business, emergencies, and daily communication. Trade & Finance Fallout: A US court ordered South Sudan and the Bank of South Sudan to pay Qatar National Bank about $1.02bn over defaulted wartime loans, rejecting corruption claims. Agriculture & Climate: Yei farmers report a sharp first-season harvest drop blamed on prolonged dry spells. People & Inclusion: Light for the World urges better inclusion for persons with disabilities, using sports to push equal access in education and economic life. Health & Skills: Thirty South Sudanese medics complete a Chinese language training course to improve communication with Chinese counterparts. Global Context: UNESCO inscribed South Sudan’s Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape, adding to 25 new World Heritage sites worldwide.