The East African High-Level Forum focused on food security, climate change, and financial sustainability amid severe floods and droughts in the region. President Salva Kiir is set to take over the EAC chairmanship from Evariste Ndayishimiye. The forum, held near Kilimanjaro International Airport, will also address peace and security, crucial for regional growth. El Niño rains have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis, affecting millions and displacing hundreds of thousands. The UN reported significant impacts from the heavy rains and flooding. Experts anticipate Kiir's leadership will enhance regional security and cross-border trade.

The National Transitional Committee has not yet set a date for the graduation of the second batch of unified forces in Northern and Western Bahr el Ghazal states. Lieutenant General Akol Ayii refuted claims by other military officials that the graduation would occur next week. The first graduation ceremony for the Necessary Unified Forces took place on August 30, involving 21,973 personnel. Arrangements are ongoing to start the graduation soon, with all graduates now assembled in Wau.

A South Sudanese student, Lalum Joselyn Oluku, was awarded a certificate and $550 at the East African Heads of State Summit for being among the winners of the 2022 EAC Essay Writing Competition. Joselyn, who previously did not succeed in 2021, emerged as one of six winners in 2022. The competition aims to enhance understanding and appreciation of regional integration among East African Community secondary school students. Other winners hailed from Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi, with the Democratic Republic of Congo being the only member state not participating last year.

The Director-General of South Supreme Airlines, Ayii Duang, has pledged to compensate the families of the 10 victims killed in a recent plane crash in Jonglei state. The crash occurred on Tuesday at Pieri Airstrip, killing both pilots and all passengers. President Salva Kiir has suspended the airline's operations to ensure the airworthiness of its planes. The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority will screen all aircraft, engineers, and pilots to prevent future crashes. Since 2011, 11 plane crashes in South Sudan have resulted in 93 deaths and 132 injuries.

South Sudan's oil production has decreased by 20 percent, attributed to lack of investment, the COVID-19 pandemic, and labor strikes. The reduction from 165,000 to 156,000 barrels per day has significantly impacted the economy, which heavily relies on oil revenue. Despite substantial oil income, the Kiir administration faces criticism for corruption and mismanagement, with funds allegedly diverted to weapons and personal pockets. President Salva Kiir has urged the labor ministry to expedite salary payments for June and July.

The army headquarters in Bilpam has allocated 350 military positions among the SSPDF, SPLA-IO, and SSOA based on the power-sharing ratio from the 2018 peace agreement. SSPDF will receive 210 positions, SPLA-IO 105 positions, and SSOA 35 positions. This distribution includes various directorates and administrations within the national Army headquarters and the Ministry of Defense and Veteran Affairs. The allocation marks a significant step in the deployment of forces as outlined in the Security Arrangement of the peace agreement, which has seen slow implementation since the formation of the unity government three years ago.

The National Security Service (NSS) has denied allegations of arresting musician Larson Angok, stating that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) was responsible. Angok, who was detained in Wau and reportedly transferred to Juba, has been active on social media, accusing the NSS of his arrest. The NSS has condemned these claims as misinformation and warned against defamation. Angok's arrest is speculated to be linked to his songs criticizing the SPLM leadership and government services, including the employment practices of President Salva Kiir and the lack of salaries for civil servants.

The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has acknowledged the government's progress in implementing the revitalized peace deal, including the reconstitution of the transitional parliament and efforts to unify the army. However, Nicholas Haysom, head of UNMISS, expressed concerns over the slow implementation of crucial peace provisions and the incomplete formation of the legislature. He emphasized the need for a unified military command and control structure and highlighted the impact of weak state governance on communal violence. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Sudan welcomed the recognition of progress but stressed the need for international support and the lifting of the arms embargo, which the UN Security Council has conditioned on full implementation of security reforms.

A 35-year-old mother, Nyanyuot Maring Yor, died after giving birth to a stillborn, deformed baby at Pariang Teaching Hospital in the Ruweng Administrative Area. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about environmental pollution in the oil-producing region, which has been linked to birth defects and stillbirths. Miakol Makuac, the area's director-general for information, confirmed the details. A 2015 study by Sign of Hope indicated that over 180,000 people in the region are at risk due to contaminated drinking water.