Tooro Succession Crisis: Uganda’s King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was buried in Fort Portal amid a bitter fight over who succeeds him, with family members disputing claims of an heir and accusing palace officials of undermining the late king’s wishes. BRICS Diplomacy: In New Delhi, BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration, calling for UN Security Council reform and condemning unilateral aggression, while India pushed for consensus despite Middle East tensions; China’s Xi arrived for talks with Modi. Trade Rules at WTO: BRICS also urged the immediate restoration of a fully functioning two-tier WTO dispute settlement system and warned against unilateral tariffs that disrupt trade. Uganda Oil Milestone: Uganda’s Kingfisher oilfield reached mechanical completion, moving the country closer to commercial production as China-aided construction nears final phases. Health and Education Pressure: Experts say Uganda’s education export boom lacks a clear strategy, while Soroti Regional Referral Hospital faces urgent calls for replacement due to dilapidated infrastructure and understaffing. Regional Social Security: Uganda and Kenya are moving toward cross-border pension savings portability, letting workers transfer NSSF balances when they move between the two countries. Agriculture Under Strain: Farmers in Greater Masaka report heavy drought losses to coffee and food crops, with livestock also suffering.