UPDF Command Shake-up: Uganda’s Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba appointed Maj Gen Felix Busizoori as UPDF deputy land forces commander, replacing Maj Gen Joseph Ssemwanga, with further reshuffles across infantry divisions. Humanitarian Funding Crunch: UNHCR and WFP warned that 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan face losing food and nutrition support as funding runs out, with the last assistance for 240,000 due to end in September. Refugee Hunger Alarm: A joint WFP/UNHCR warning said the gap could drive malnutrition and push more people to cross borders in search of aid. Media Regulation Pressure: South Sudan’s Media Authority gave outlets one month to renew expired operational licences, citing some stations operating for six years without valid permits, and media houses complain of higher fees. Ebola Escalation Regionally: UN officials said Ebola in DR Congo is killing a person every 30 minutes, raising fears for neighbouring countries including South Sudan. Healthcare Under Attack: WHO reported over 10,000 attacks on healthcare since 2018 with no cases entering accountability systems. Interior Minister on Guns: Gen Aleu Ayieny Aleu accused politicians of secretly supplying firearms to rural communities in Warrap, linking weapon spread to recurring violence. Diplomatic Mission Clarification: South Sudan’s foreign ministry denied Nairobi embassy closure, saying operations were hit by a temporary technical issue. Health System Support: AGOSS handed maternal and newborn health training simulators to Juba Teaching Hospital to boost practical skills for midwives and reproductive health workers. Elections Dilemma (Opinion): A new analysis argues South Sudan faces a hard choice between holding elections without R-ARCSS prerequisites or extending the transitional period again.