Fuel Relief Plan: South Sudan expects fuel prices to drop after a deal with Somali traders, cutting pump prices from SSP 18,000–18,500 to SSP 14,800 per litre, with about 200 fuel trucks due next week to stabilise supply. Election Readiness: The National Elections Commission says preparations for the first post-independence general elections are progressing, but funding gaps, insecurity and logistics still threaten the timetable. Cybersecurity Law: Government has begun implementing the Cybercrime and Computer Misuse Act, 2026, saying it will protect digital systems, while critics warn it could curb legitimate online speech ahead of December 2026 elections. Aviation & Trade Infrastructure: President Salva Kiir inaugurated Juba International Airport Terminal 3 and urged better management of public contracts; separately, the African Energy Chamber renewed support for South Sudan’s oil-sector investment push. Digital Connectivity: South Sudan started work on a National Spectrum Management and 5G Strategy to improve connectivity and attract investment. Regional Market Push: AfCFTA officials urged South Sudan to speed up ratification so businesses can access a wider continental market. Local Revenue: Juba City Council passed the Property Tax Bylaw 2026 to strengthen municipal revenue for services like roads, waste management and sanitation. Women in Peacebuilding: UN Women and UNESCO launched a three-year peacebuilding project in Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el Ghazal to support women’s leadership and economic empowerment.