Ebola Preparedness: South Sudan formed a national Ebola task force on Sept 7, adding border surveillance and early warning measures as risks rise from outbreaks in Uganda and DR Congo. Humanitarian Funding Crunch: WFP warns food assistance could run out by end-September, threatening support for about 650,000 refugees and nearly 200,000 internally displaced people, with “super El Niño” already worsening drought impacts. Food Insecurity Pressure: New figures show 7.8 million South Sudanese face acute food insecurity (55% of the population), as conflict, displacement, and climate shocks deepen vulnerability. Connectivity & Telecom: MTN South Sudan boosted population broadband coverage to 85% after modernizing 500+ network sites and cutting diesel use by over 50% through hybrid solar-battery systems. Trade & Logistics: Kenya Revenue Authority contracted 15 firms for electronic monitoring and seals to track transit cargo from Mombasa, aiming to curb diversion and theft. Governance & Elections: A High Court in Central Equatoria suspended UJOSS journalists’ union elections pending a court review over alleged constitutional breaches. Regional Policy: IGAD ministers met in Djibouti to review peace and security, including developments in South Sudan and Sudan, while warning the bloc faces financial and institutional strain. Digital Corridor: Somaliland is positioning Berbera as an alternative digital gateway for Ethiopia and South Sudan by linking submarine fibre to terrestrial networks. Local Business & Disputes: A woman died in Aweil after trying to stop a fight over an 8,000 SSP debt, highlighting how household debts can turn violent.