Tooro Kingdom Mourning: Uganda is preparing for the official burial of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, with his remains expected to arrive from Nairobi on Thursday and a nine-day mourning programme set to begin after a procession from Entebbe to Fort Portal. Ebola Update (DR Congo): The DRC Ebola outbreak has crossed 6,000 confirmed cases and is nearing 3,000 deaths, as students and communities push for stronger school hygiene and authorities warn containment is struggling amid insecurity and health-system gaps. Energy & Minerals: Uganda has temporarily halted new mineral licences as the Energy Ministry reviews the sector, which currently covers hundreds of permits. Agriculture & Farmers: AGRA says Africa’s food systems must be judged by what farmers earn, even as output and yields rise, while Uganda’s iKnowFarm app aims to bridge the extension gap with digital advice, weather and market info. Protest & Oil Policy: Police arrested 10 anti-EACOP activists in Kampala after marches to Parliament and TotalEnergies offices, with charges tied to public nuisance. Trade Facilitation: UNBS launched an ePortal to speed clearance of imported goods by linking with URA’s ASYCUDA World and adding a review layer for inspections. Sports (Volleyball): Kenya’s Malkia Strikers face Algeria in the quarter-finals of the CAVB Women’s Nations Championship at Kasarani, chasing a semi-final spot and global qualification.