UN Peacekeeping Overhaul: UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council peacekeepers can’t “keep a peace that does not exist,” urging a doctrine shift toward protecting already-negotiated peace rather than indefinitely containing wars. Nile Dams Diplomacy: South Sudan’s Energy and Dams Minister Agok Makur says Juba will build Nile dams, stressing sovereignty and pointing to Nile Basin Council approvals despite Egypt’s opposition. Elections & Dialogue: Government reaffirmed commitment to December 2026 elections and said inter-party political dialogue is set to begin in Juba next week with British support. Parliament Health Lawmaking: The Transitional National Legislative Assembly opened public hearings on the Midwives and Nurses Bill 2026, aiming to regulate professions and drugstore operators. Economic Recovery Oversight: MPs reviewed steps to cut high commodity charges and discussed Juba Urban Water Corporation’s plan to request support for 300 water trucks. Humanitarian & Displacement: UNHCR says South Sudan hosts 661,529 refugees and asylum-seekers across 31 locations, mainly from Sudan. Sports & Youth: CAF acting secretary general Samson Adamu visited Juba to hand over a school block and launch South Sudan’s first women’s football league. Local Service Gaps: Pochalla community leaders appealed for a modern health facility and better access to medical care.