International Youth Day: South Sudan’s Ministry of Youth and Sports has scheduled International Youth Day celebrations for Saturday, 15 August 2026, at the Dr. Garang Mausoleum in Juba, with a 9:00 a.m. start and a focus on peace, opportunities, inclusion, resilience, and youth-led cultural and sports participation. Elections & Civic Tension: A fresh debate is growing around South Sudan’s December 22, 2026 elections, with critics warning the country is heading to polls without key peace-accord prerequisites, raising fears of instability and contested results. Warrap Violence: Civil society groups and UNMISS both condemned deadly communal clashes in Tonj North County, Warrap State, where attacks reportedly killed at least 60 people and injured dozens, prompting calls for stronger security and accountability. Cattle Raid Death Toll: Local officials say two separate cattle-related attacks in Tonj North County left at least 60 dead and about 50 wounded, with cattle looted and families displaced. Disability Inclusion: A Western Equatoria disability union is pushing for equal opportunities and stronger government support, urging better access to education, healthcare, jobs, skills training, and leadership for persons with disabilities. DRC Ebola Update: In the wider region, DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has passed 2,000 deaths, and WHO says it may now allow use of the Ervebo vaccine in trials—an important shift as cases surge. Sports Spotlight: Meet Adit Kuol, a South Sudan-born basketball player in the U.S., sharing how sport helped her build community and pursue her future.