Fuel Relief: South Sudan expects fuel prices to drop from SSP 18,000 to SSP 14,800 per litre after a deal with Somali traders, with about 200 fuel trucks due next week to stabilise supply. Elections & Peace: Catholic bishops warn of a looming constitutional crisis around the December 2026 elections, urging full implementation of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement and peaceful, dialogue-led politics. Martyrs’ Day: The Culture Minister calls for peaceful 30 July observance despite a budget shortfall, urging candlelight vigils and prayers. Cybercrime Law: The government has begun enforcing the controversial Cybercrime and Computer Misuse Act, 2026, saying it targets online crime while critics fear limits on free speech. Abyei Vote Dispute: South Sudan defends including Abyei residents in the 22 December 2026 polls, rejecting Sudan’s objections and citing legal instruments. Higher Education Push: President Kiir establishes new public universities in Yei and Kuajok and renames Northern Bahr el Ghazal’s university to Aweil. Security Incident: Two security personnel are killed in a cattle camp attack in Jur River, with authorities pursuing suspected attackers. GBV Update: Central Equatoria reports over 120 gender-based violence cases this year, urging stronger protection for children. International Travel Warning: The US places South Sudan on its Level 4 “Do Not Travel” list.