Bobi Wine, a leading opposition figure in Uganda, was reportedly shot in the leg by police during a political march in Kampala. Authorities claim they were trying to prevent Wine and his National Unity Platform from accessing a road and have announced an investigation. The incident has sparked reactions from Kampala residents.

Manaseh Mathiang, a South Sudanese musician, has launched the #wavesouthsudan social media campaign to promote unity and peace in South Sudan. The initiative encourages people to post photos with the South Sudanese flag and share reasons for their pride in the country. The campaign has garnered support from young adults and aims to counteract the negative use of social media during the conflict. Mathiang's efforts are supported by civic education officer Riya William and others who believe in fostering peace across tribal lines. Mathiang has also released a song titled 'Wave South Sudan' to further the campaign's reach.

A top U.S. official, Sigal Mandelker, urges Uganda and Kenya to halt the flow of corrupt South Sudanese investments into their countries. Mandelker emphasizes the responsibility of Ugandan and Kenyan leaders to prevent South Sudanese officials from using illicit funds to buy property. The U.S. has proposed sanctions on South Sudanese leaders accused of blocking the peace process, with potential unilateral actions if multilateral support is not achieved. The Sentry report highlights the investment of ill-gotten wealth by South Sudanese leaders in Kampala and Nairobi. Mandelker's visit to Africa aims to address these issues with regional governments and financial institutions.

In rural Rwanda, Sustainable Health Enterprises turns discarded banana-plant fibres into affordable, eco-friendly sanitary pads sold under the go! brand. The initiative targets period poverty, which forces many girls to miss school and avoid sports because commercial pads are expensive and menstruation is stigmatized. SHE works with banana-farming cooperatives, local workers, schools and the Rwandan government, while Johnson & Johnson provides technical advice. The pads cost up to 50% less than established brands, generate income for cooperatives and workers, and have helped girls such as Nicole Uwase return to school. SHE still faces high production costs and is seeking greater scale and profitability so the model can be replicated in other banana-growing regions.

Journalists in South Sudan face severe restrictions and dangers, with many experiencing censorship, arrests, and threats. Despite these challenges, they continue their work, believing in the critical role of journalism in achieving peace. Government officials claim press freedom exists, but journalists' experiences contradict this. The article highlights the importance of ethical journalism and the ongoing struggle for press freedom in South Sudan.

Uganda is recognized as a hospitable environment for refugees, particularly those fleeing from South Sudan. The country's open-door policy allows refugees to work, access social services, and receive land for farming. Despite the challenges of stretched resources and overcrowded services, Uganda's approach contrasts with more restrictive refugee policies in other African nations. Organizations like the Lutheran World Federation and the UN World Food Programme support refugees with funding and aid, while the Ugandan government provides rights and services. However, there are concerns about the long-term sustainability of this support and the impact on local resources.

South Sudan’s ongoing conflict has driven millions from their homes, with children making up roughly half of those displaced and many arriving in Uganda separated from or having lost their parents. In the Nyumanzi and other refugee settlements, children such as Manyang Deng and Adith Dau shoulder responsibility for younger siblings while facing hunger, interrupted schooling, trauma and the risks of exploitation, forced marriage, abuse and child labour. Refugee families and aid organizations, including the Uganda Red Cross Society and Lutheran World Federation, provide foster care, material assistance, counselling and family-tracing services, but the scale of need overwhelms available resources. The article emphasizes that recovery requires sustained emotional support and that, despite Uganda’s welcoming refugee policy, the children’s lives remain far from safe or secure.

Uganda has become one of Africa’s leading destinations for refugees, particularly South Sudanese fleeing killings, sexual violence, hunger and forced recruitment. Its policy grants refugees freedom of movement, the right to work, access to public services and land for farming, reflecting Ugandans’ own history of displacement. Refugees are also contributing to local economies through cash assistance, trade and agriculture. However, the influx is severely straining schools, food supplies and available land, with overcrowded classrooms, reduced rations and shrinking plots leaving many refugees and host communities concerned about whether Uganda’s generous approach can remain sustainable.

South Sudan’s cholera outbreak is being worsened by renewed fighting, displacement, poor sanitation and the approaching rainy season. Aid agencies face threats to personnel, restricted access, looted supplies and inadequate transport infrastructure, limiting their ability to deliver treatment and prevention measures. The WHO, UNICEF and Doctors Without Borders have established treatment facilities and vaccination efforts, but warn that deteriorating security could lead to a catastrophic escalation in disease and humanitarian needs.

Dozens of people are feared dead after an armed group attacked military, security and government sites in Raja, South Sudan, prompting Governor Rizik Zachariah Hassan, the mayor and other officials to flee. Hundreds of civilians sought refuge at a Catholic church, while witnesses reported that the town, market and bank were heavily damaged. SPLA spokesman Lul Ruai described the attackers as criminals and said government and opposition-aligned forces were working together to regain control, but SPLM-IO representative William Ezekiel denied that claim. Both sides said the violence would not derail implementation of the August peace agreement.