EAC Trade Push: EAC Secretary General Stephen Mbundi urged partner states to clear domestic bottlenecks that slow cross-border commerce, after inspecting One Stop Border Posts at Sirari–Isebania and Busia–Busia and calling for faster movement of goods and people. Ebola Response Pressure: Africa CDC says Ebola control in DRC is improving but still lagging, with cases rising 25% week-on-week, treatment units near saturation, and contact tracing far below targets—while Uganda-based coordination support is now operational. Plant Health Digital Rollout: FAO and IPPC expanded the Africa Phytosanitary Programme to 38 countries, training about 100 specialists and equipping them with tablet-based surveillance tools to detect and report crop pests faster. Oil & Infrastructure Milestone: Uganda’s East African Crude Oil Pipeline is reported at about 80–84% completion, targeting commissioning in July 2026 and first exports by October, with TotalEnergies as majority stakeholder and electrical heating to prevent crude solidification. Agriculture Skills Drive: Education minister Chrysostom Muyingo backed compulsory agriculture in secondary schools, arguing it will build practical skills for a sector employing most Ugandans and driving exports. Connectivity Regulation: Uganda’s UCC launched a nationwide crackdown on unlicensed public Wi‑Fi operators after investigations found rogue hotspots using unauthorised telecoms equipment. Parliament Setup: Parliament completed committee constitution for the 12th Parliament, appointing chairs for key oversight and budget roles.