Ebola Watch (Uganda): Uganda says Ebola prevention is working, with no new cases for five days and 19 confirmed cases total, after President Museveni urged the public to stay serious; the Health Ministry has suspended mass gatherings and tightened guidance for districts bordering eastern DR Congo. Ebola Crisis (DRC): In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Bundibugyo outbreak is worsening amid conflict, with reports of 101 deaths and 550 confirmed cases, as contact tracing and testing capacity struggle to keep up. US–Europe Pressure: The US is urging Europe to tighten travel restrictions on arrivals from Ebola-affected African nations ahead of the World Cup, warning weaker rules could trigger broader US curbs. Uganda Budget & Oil Revenue: Uganda’s 2026/27 budget is set at about Sh84.3 trillion, with projections of 1.44 trillion shillings from oil and gas—marking the start of direct oil revenue expectations. Solar Irrigation Loan: Parliament approved a €168.9m loan for phase II of solar-powered irrigation to boost coffee production and climate resilience. Parliament Congestion: Uganda’s MPs face severe seating shortages, with some forced to sit on the floor as the long-delayed chambers project remains incomplete. Digital & Payments: Yuno and Onafriq plan to expand cross-border payments across Africa, connecting merchants to 43 markets and nearly 1 billion mobile wallets. Business & Investment Climate: SHIPU hosted investors and Huawei Uganda to discuss bridging policy and production to strengthen Uganda’s investment environment.