Elections & Politics: President Salva Kiir told a rally in Aweil that South Sudan’s general elections will be held in December 2026, with the campaign starting in July, as he urged presidential hopefuls to declare early. Justice & Rights: UNDP and the Judiciary launched a 30-day GBV and Juvenile Mobile Court at Juba Central Prison to clear backlogged cases and speed up hearings for survivors and children. Accountability in Pibor: A mobile court in Greater Pibor handled 16 criminal cases and resolved 10 civil disputes over land, with convictions recorded in five cases. Security & Law Enforcement: The National Security Service warned the public against unauthorized manufacture and use of military uniforms and insignia, citing risks of impersonation and public danger. Human Rights Alarm in Kenya: Amnesty International says a Kenyan–South Sudanese businessman was abducted in Nairobi and fears deportation to South Sudan; authorities have been urged to reveal his whereabouts and protect due process. Culture & Diplomacy: South Sudan’s Minister of Culture confirmed the Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape will be submitted to UNESCO next month for World Heritage consideration. Health & Travel: As Ebola fears grow around the World Cup, the US continues urging tighter travel restrictions, while South Sudan remains listed among high-risk countries in regional advisories. Regional Development: South Sudan is set to benefit from new AfDB regional development projects after talks in Juba, including work on electricity, agriculture, climate resilience, and economic diversification.