Ebola Response: US senators Lisa Murkowski and Jeanne Shaheen urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to release $608m in family-planning funds and distribute $1.7m in supplies for women and infants affected by Ebola in East Africa, warning stored items could be destroyed. Public Health & Safety: Kampala suburbs are still battling uncollected garbage a week after National Cleaning Day, with residents in areas like Bwaise and Lubaga reporting rotting waste, foul smells and pests. Justice Reform: Chief Justice Flavian Zeija launched Uganda’s Administration of Justice Programme strategy to cut case backlog, expand legal aid and improve court processes. Anti-Corruption: IGG ordered the interdiction of seven senior Parliament officials pending criminal proceedings over alleged embezzlement and causing financial loss. Regional Security: AU and troop-contributing leaders meeting in Kampala pushed for UN Security Council support to extend AUSSOM in Somalia for 18–24 months; Museveni said Africa will stand by Somalia even if donors pull out. Economy & Business: Pearl Bank says its rebrand from PostBank is driving deeper digital inclusion and enterprise support; New Vision warned of another annual loss amid weak sales and advertising. Culture & Media: iKON Film and Television Awards set December 12, aiming to grow into a continental meeting point for African creatives. Sports: Uganda’s Commonwealth Games campaign continues to draw attention, including Sinesipho Dambile’s 200m gold.