Tooro Kingdom Succession: Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom crowned TV journalist Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I as the new Omukama after the death of King Oyo, ending a succession dispute but triggering last-minute court moves and renewed legal challenges. National Governance & Courts: A Kampala High Court dismissed NUP candidate Fred Ssentamu Nyanzi’s bid to compel the EC to release original electoral records for 73 polling stations, while other legal fights around the Tooro coronation continue. Parliament & Digital IDs: MPs opened a review of Uganda’s digital number plate rollout over capacity, shortages, tax-loss claims, and concerns about a single company’s role. Health & Safety Nets: MoH launched/clarified post-abortion care guidelines to protect doctors from harassment, and UNICEF-linked work is investigating unexplained baby deaths in Kasese, Kyegegwa and Mukono. Education Deadlines: UNEB set a midnight deadline for Senior Four continuous assessment scores, warning unsubmitted scores won’t be graded. Regional Economy & Power: Uganda and South Sudan advanced electricity integration with a cross-border 400kV interconnection technical launch. Finance & Privacy: Absa convened banks and regulators to strengthen data privacy and responsible AI use in digital/open banking. Sports Media: CANAL+ secured rights for AFCON 2027 qualifiers and finals on SuperSport across Sub-Saharan Africa.