Oil & Infrastructure: Uganda’s long-delayed East African Crude Oil Pipeline is now about 80–84% complete, with commissioning targeted for July 2026 and first exports by October, moving Albertine Graben crude to Tanzania’s Tanga port under a TotalEnergies-led consortium. Public Finance & Accountability: Auditor General probes at Makerere-linked projects continue to bite, with reports flagging misallocated spending and weak controls at the H3Africa biorepository and cash-transfer research work, raising questions on budget discipline. Health & Ebola Response: Oxford has launched the first human trial of a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine (ChAdOx1 BDBV) in the UK, while Uganda partners prepare for further studies—at a time when Congo’s outbreak keeps accelerating. Governance & Justice: Uganda’s High Court clears the way for Dr. Kizza Besigye’s treason trial to begin on July 13 after dismissing an attempt to halt proceedings. Local Government: KCCA sets aside Shs50m to fight Kampala bedbugs, urging targeted community action and hygiene improvements. Regional Politics: Somalia seeks to repair ties with Uganda after a reported deterioration linked to Museveni’s political outreach. Energy Security Watch: South Africa floats plans to expand strategic oil reserves to cover 60 days of demand, aiming to blunt future supply shocks.