Infrastructure & Urban Mobility: Central Equatoria says the Lou–Referendum–Bilpam dual carriageway (5.6 km, with plans to extend to 11.3 km and link to a wider ring road) is easing traffic in western Juba, though bitumen shipment delays from Iran are slowing work. Anti-Corruption & Due Process: Information Minister Ateny Wek Ateny says four alleged corruption detainees were released on “strong bail” for medical treatment abroad, stressing they remain under investigation. Governance & Media Access: Parliament ordered journalists out of the chamber as it approved a constitutional amendment bill behind closed doors, with no clear explanation for the secrecy. Economic Reform & Revenue: The Economic Reform Committee ordered telecom operators (Zain, MTN, Digitel) to pay government revenue in cash and moved to stop unlawful tax exemptions. Security Outlook: CTSAMVM warns violence, abductions and alleged forced recruitment are worsening in parts of Western Equatoria, Jonglei and Lakes, and says humanitarian access is still being constrained. Elections & Diplomacy: The US urged South Sudan to hold peaceful elections funded with domestic public resources, while rejecting any attempt to impose a model. Political Parties: The National Alliance of Political Parties split after leaders withdrew confidence in Kornelio Kon Ngu, days after he declared a presidential bid against Salva Kiir. Health & Policy: South Sudan is pushing to ratify WHO’s tobacco control treaty, convening stakeholders in Juba to build support. Regional Health Shock: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has passed 6,000 cases and 2,911 deaths, with WHO warning it remains out of control.