Ebola Alert: Tanzania has tightened border screening and ordered 21-day monitoring for high-risk travellers as cases are reported in the DRC and Kenya, raising regional concern for South Sudan. Economic Outlook: The IMF forecasts South Sudan’s economy will grow 10.5% in 2026, the region’s fastest rate, but says this follows a 7.7% contraction last year; inflation is still forecast at 33.3%. Investment: Finance Minister Athian Ding Athian returned from Bangkok after talks with Saudi Arabia’s development fund and the World Bank on investment and economic cooperation. Unity State Violence: Clashes between rival SPLA-IO factions have left at least 29 people dead and eight wounded, according to an official from one faction. Juba Infrastructure: Juba County plans to install solar streetlights and begin road-safety works and lighting on Freedom Bridge next week. Food Security: FAO showcased farming innovations in Terekeka for World Food Day, as 7.8 million people in South Sudan faced acute food insecurity earlier this year. CAF Champions League: Egypt’s Pyramids beat El Merriekh Bentiu 1-0 in Juba, taking an away advantage into the return leg.