ICT & Diplomacy: South Sudan’s ICT and Postal Services Minister Ateny Wek Ateny met the US Ambassador to discuss deeper cooperation in information and communication technology. Digital Government: The Higher Education, Science and Technology ministry ordered an official website and permanent social media pages to cut misinformation and fraud around scholarships and admissions. Health Tech & Research: WHO says the DRC Ebola outbreak remains a public health emergency, with cases now above 5,000 and deaths above 2,300 as the epidemic spreads fast across provinces. Clinical Trial Pipeline: NanoViricides says Phase II trials for NV-387 oral gummies for Ebola in the DRC are expected to begin soon, led by a local principal investigator. Finance & Sustainability: KCB launched a Sustainability Bond Framework ahead of a planned KSh 300 billion programme over five years, earmarking proceeds for green, blue and social projects. Local Skills & STEM Culture: A Juba chess tournament organized by Nile Rapid Chess Academy highlighted rising youth talent and plans for ongoing training. Education & Critical Thinking: Makerere University’s first Critical Thinking and Social Intelligence cohort graduates, aiming to strengthen how people question claims and engage communities. Security & Aid Risk: A report for World Humanitarian Day warns national aid workers are bearing the brunt of attacks, with South Sudan listed among the most dangerous places. Institutional Capacity: A policy analyst says the South Sudan embassy in Nairobi was found locked, while the Kampala mission is operating normally.