Elections & Party Politics: SPLM steps up election mobilization in Juba, reaffirming readiness for December polls as the NEC timetable pushes parties from planning to active preparation. Opposition Tensions: A senior minister says detained Riek Machar will “die in jail,” a remark likely to inflame the already tense legal and political standoff. Legal Proceedings (Nasir): In the Nasir garrison attack trial, the third accused argues a contested press release was meant to prevent violence, while defense says two accused missed court again due to illness. Political Party Registration: The Political Parties Council appoints 13 registration coordinators across ten states and three administrative areas to streamline party registration ahead of 2026 elections. Local Governance & Security: Community leaders in Juba vow to tackle land disputes and insecurity after a workshop supported by YWCA and Oxfam. Judiciary Support: UNMISS donates laptops and registry materials to South Sudan’s judiciary to improve case handling and civil documentation. Infrastructure & Development: Work begins on the Kanjoro Bridge in Yei River County, with communities urging faster delivery of materials. Humanitarian & Health: An Ebola scare in Kerala linked to travel from South Sudan ends after a suspected case tests negative, while Africa CDC warns DRC’s outbreak remains under pressure from tracing gaps and funding shortfalls.