Ebola Update: The DRC Ebola outbreak has hit at least 1,792 confirmed cases and 625 deaths, as the U.S. entry restriction and airport screening order nears expiry in about eight days—while Oxford University begins Phase I testing of a new Bundibugyo vaccine (ChAdOx1 BDBV) with 50 volunteers in the UK. Politics & Justice: Uganda’s opposition leader Kizza Besigye’s treason trial has opened without his main lawyers after they were arrested or barred from the country, raising fresh concerns over a fair process. Oil & Courts: Four Ugandan farmers have filed a London court challenge to stop the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), arguing it could devastate Uganda’s environment and communities. Migration Shock: South Africa’s crackdown has seen over 53,000 immigrants deported or repatriated amid xenophobic protests, with Uganda among affected countries. Local Economy & Regulation: Uganda’s UCC has started enforcing licensing rules against public Wi‑Fi hotspot operators, warning that offering internet to the public without a telecom licence is illegal. Infrastructure: Uganda has signed the contract for the new Karuma Bridge, with construction set to start in October 2026. Sports: Kitara FC has signed Ghanaian defender Christopher Bonney on a two-year deal.