Tooro Kingdom Burial & Succession: Uganda received the body of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV at Entebbe, with President Museveni among mourners; the casket was flown to Kyegegwa as the kingdom begins a nine-day mourning period amid a growing dispute over succession, ahead of burial on September 12. EU Migration “Return Hubs”: Denmark says five EU states (Denmark, Greece, Austria, Germany, Netherlands) aim to agree with a non-EU partner country by “around New Year” to run “return hubs” for rejected asylum seekers, with Uganda and Rwanda flagged as possible locations and a target of operations by 2027. Petroleum Authority Leadership: PAU confirmed Ernest Rubondo’s exit after his second term ended, appointing Otonga Michael Ochan as Acting Executive Director from September 1 while a substantive successor is being processed. Tourism Push with AI: Uganda is rolling out an AI and digital agenda for tourism ahead of World Tourism Day in Mbale, citing rising visitor numbers and receipts and aiming to lengthen stays and boost spending. Education Policy: The Education Ministry warned head teachers against sending learners home over unpaid fees, saying it violates UPE/USE goals and urged non-coercive parent-school agreements instead. Judiciary/Trials: A High Court rejected a flash disc of photos from the Katanga murder trial over concerns about authenticity and whether images were unaltered. Regional/International Justice: BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum opened in New Delhi, with Uganda listed among delegations as CJI Surya Kant held bilateral judicial meetings. Sports (AFCON 2027): Pitso Mosimane named a Bafana Bafana preliminary squad for AFCON 2027 qualifiers, including new faces, as the tournament preparations intensify across the region.