UPDF & Regional Security: UPDF Chief of Joint Staff Lt Gen Jack Bakasumba urged Eastern Africa to strengthen regional security institutions and cooperation as threats evolve, warning that peace needs capable mechanisms to anticipate “tomorrow’s challenges.” Road Safety: The Ministry of Works and Transport announced tougher bus driver rules to curb fatigue, including limits on how far a driver can go on long-distance routes and mandatory replacement for return journeys. Gaza Deployment: Uganda’s Parliament approved UPDF deployment to Gaza under a proposed international stabilization force, though some MPs raised concerns about risk assessment and how the motion was introduced. Ebola Update (DR Congo): WHO says the current eastern Congo Ebola outbreak began in February, months before the May declaration, with cases now at about 4,200 and deaths over 1,900 as responders struggle with conflict, misinformation, and health worker shortages. Public Health & Travel: The US tightened Ebola travel restrictions for people arriving from DR Congo, while Uganda’s own measures include suspending flights and adding entry controls via designated airports. International Diplomacy: Uganda’s Olara Otunnu is in the UN secretary-general race, traveling to New York for meetings—assisted by visa support due to US Ebola-related entry limits. Climate Resilience: Uganda launched a three-year initiative to strengthen climate resilience in livestock, land and insurance systems, partnering with UN agencies and IGAD. Youth & Peacebuilding: African youth meeting in Kampala called for more investment in peacebuilding, skills and inclusive opportunities to tackle unemployment and insecurity.