Business Climate: Uganda’s business confidence rebounded in Q2 2026, with the Uganda Business Climate Index rising to 124.9, but fuel price hikes and global uncertainty are still squeezing operating costs and imports. Trade & Policy: SEATINI marked 30 years of shaping Africa’s trade voice, pushing for homegrown research and policy leadership as the continent moves from reacting to global rules to shaping them. Ebola Response: Uganda’s Ebola preparedness drew praise from WHO and Africa CDC during a Kampala mission, with calls for stronger surveillance and cross-border engagement as DRC’s Bundibugyo outbreak accelerates. Ebola Crisis (DRC): Eastern Congo reported 3,802 cases and 1,707 deaths, with about 80% of new cases linked to community spread amid insecurity and delayed contact tracing. Energy & Infrastructure (East Africa): Uganda secured veto power and board seats over Kenya Pipeline Company after taking a 20.15% stake, giving Kampala leverage over key pipeline decisions. State-Owned Assets Probe: MPs on COSASE inspected UPHL properties in Kenya over rent arrears, doubtful debts and idle government land, escalating scrutiny of the state-owned property manager. Agribusiness Trade: Egypt moved to expand poultry exports to Uganda, aiming to open the Ugandan market for chicken meat and eggs. Climate Risk: Uganda issued an early warning for the 2026/2027 El Niño season, flagging floods, landslides, disease outbreaks and livelihood disruption. Micro-enterprise Finance: EIB Global and Centenary Bank say about 24,000 micro-enterprises have benefited, with women and rural projects dominating funding. Digital Security: INTERPOL reports AI now drives over 55% of cybercrime in Africa, with losses rising to $484m.