Border Security: South Sudan and Uganda agreed to jointly identify, arrest and prosecute suspects behind recent cross-border cattle raids, after Ugandan raiders stole over 300 cattle in Abaya village; 171 were recovered and authorities warned communities against incitement and retaliation. Violence in Warrap: Armed youths attacked an SSPDF barracks in Acong-cong, Warrap State, killing at least 26 people including soldiers, police and civilians, with investigations underway and a state of emergency declared. Drought Emergency: Warrap also declared an “unprecedented” drought emergency after severe rainfall deficits devastated crops, grazing lands and livestock, raising fears of catastrophic famine as El Niño threatens the region. Humanitarian Pressure: WFP warned funding shortfalls will cut food aid for 400,000 South Sudanese refugees and IDPs after September distributions, hitting people during the rainy season when access is hardest. Repatriation from Egypt: Cabinet approved $26.5m to repatriate and reintegrate about 20,000 vulnerable South Sudanese stranded in Egypt, with a government delegation set to coordinate with Egyptian authorities. Land & Wildlife Governance: Juba’s land policy talks urged lawmakers to integrate wildlife and protected areas laws into South Sudan’s National Land Policy to strengthen conservation and community involvement. Elections Readiness: A youth activist urged the government to match the speed of constitutional amendments with faster funding and security guarantees for inclusive, credible December elections. Regional Diplomacy: South Sudan and Ethiopia agreed to launch a joint investigation into the killing of Ethiopian UN peacekeepers in Jonglei and to strengthen cross-border security mechanisms. Opposition Stability: SPLA-IO said it will not descend into armed infighting despite leadership turmoil, framing the dispute as administrative and constitutional.