Transport & Trade Policy: South Sudan’s Transport Minister Rizik Zakaria Hassan says the government has tabled a transport policy framework and five transport bills to turn the country into a regional logistics hub, with focus on the Northern Corridor and the Lamu Port–South Sudan–Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor. Roads & Agri-Tech Spillover: Kenya’s new Chinese-built highways and digital agri-tech platforms are cutting farm-to-market delays and helping produce reach Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan faster. Connectivity: Uganda and Rwanda have completed the physical interconnection of their fibre-optic networks, boosting cross-border broadband across the Northern Corridor. Skills & TVET: MoHEST announces 15 fully funded Algerian TVET scholarships for 2026/2027, aimed at building practical technical skills for national development. Child Protection Training: 25 police officers in Juba undergo a five-day child protection focal points training to prevent recruitment and abuse of children in conflict. Water Safety Tech: Egypt-financed solar groundwater station SOMBA is commissioned at the University of Juba to improve safe drinking water access. Landmines Back in Force: Despite bans, landmines and unexploded ordnance are still harming civilians—especially children—across affected regions. VP Travel Clarification: South Sudan’s VP Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior denies social media claims she was stopped at Juba airport, saying her Kenya trip was cancelled due to missing presidential authorization. Regional Energy Rivalry: East Africa’s oil refinery plans—from Lamu to Tanga—are reigniting competition over who controls storage, refining and distribution. Ebola Update: WHO updates temporary recommendations for the DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, including surveillance and community engagement guidance.