Elections Update: South Sudan’s Council of Ministers has approved amendments to the National Elections Act ahead of the December 2026 polls, including restoring the 102 geographical constituencies used in 2010 and setting up a 332-member National Legislative Assembly; the changes also remove links to completing a population census and will now go to the Transitional National Legislative Assembly before President Salva Kiir’s assent. UN Rights Warning: A UN human rights commission says worsening violence, impunity, and weak institutions are endangering civilians and could derail the democratic transition, urging credible accountability, civilian protection, and inclusive political dialogue. Security for Machar Trial: Riek Machar’s defence team says there are alleged threats against Machar, co-accused and their lawyers, including claims of a planned road accident and possible poisoning in court; the Special Court adjourned proceedings to 23 September for further investigation. Humanitarian & Education: Plan International launched a $1.5 million, four-year “Play Matters” learning project in Eastern Equatoria to support about 26,000 learners in Torit and Magwi through play-based teaching. Food Support in Terekeka: IsraAid distributed food to over 900 households in Terekeka amid drought-linked hunger fears, targeting displaced people and vulnerable host communities. Wildlife Boundaries: The wildlife ministry says communities near protected areas will be involved in defining conservation zone boundaries, aiming to fix outdated demarcations and improve land-use planning. Regional Health Alert: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has expanded to a seventh province, Sud-Ubangi, raising fears of further spread beyond the eastern epicenter. Livestock Disease (Kenya): Kenya reported African swine fever has killed 1,470 pigs in Kiambu and spread to six other counties, prompting stepped-up surveillance and cross-border movement controls.