Tooro Succession & Unity Call: Uganda buried King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV in Fort Portal after a nine-day mourning period, but the funeral capped a bitter succession fight: the Babiito clan says Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma is the new king, while Oyo’s family disputes the choice and claims a will naming an undisclosed son. State Response: President Museveni urged the Batooro to resolve the succession peacefully and legally, while Queen Mother Best Kemigisha appealed for unity and warned against social media fueling division. BRICS Diplomacy (Uganda in the mix): As BRICS leaders met in New Delhi, the bloc adopted the New Delhi Declaration after Iran and the UAE reached a last-minute compromise; Uganda is listed among BRICS partner countries. Trade Rules Push: BRICS also called for restoring a fully functioning two-tier WTO dispute settlement mechanism and warned against unilateral tariffs and non-tariff measures. Oil Update: Uganda’s Kingfisher field reached mechanical completion, moving toward final construction and future commercial oil production. Health & Services: Parliament flagged serious gaps at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, renewing calls for a new regional referral and teaching hospital. Education Export Gap: Uganda was criticized for failing to turn foreign students into a clear education export strategy, with researchers urging a more economic, not just social, approach. Diaspora Finance: NSSF Uganda is targeting Ugandans in Kenya with savings and investment products to keep contributions flowing home.